Neurodivergence and Aligning Values with Iris Wong

Summary:
In this episode of Neurodivergent Spot, Sam Marion talks with Iris Wong, a neurodivergent parent, educator, and creator of EF Toolkit. Iris shares her journey navigating career transitions, burnout, and identity shifts—especially after an adult neurodivergent discovery. They reflect on the challenges of aligning one’s life with personal values, embracing nonlinear paths, and honoring sensory and emotional needs. The conversation touches on redefining success, the concept of emotionally based school absences, and the importance of community connection and creative outlets. Iris’s insights offer hope and validation for those making big life transitions while trying to stay true to themselves.

Quotes:

• “Maybe see things as seasons and move with it.”

• “Why are we launching people so aggressively into the world?”

• “I’m trying now to make a life where I’m very, very aware of where I am in my system—and honoring that with the people I live with.”

Contact Information:

• Instagram: @eftoolkit

• Website: eftoolkit.com

Keywords:

• Neurodivergent parenting

• Adult ADHD

• Burnout recovery

• Speech-language pathologist

• Emotionally based school avoidance

• Identity transitions

• Values-based living

• EF Toolkit

• Gentle career change,

• Creative coping

• Sensory needs

• High-autonomy living

• PDA support

• Neurodivergent educators

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