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‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

FromBrain & Life


‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

FromBrain & Life

ratings:
Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Great British Bake Off contestant Lizzie Acker. Lizzie shares her experience of being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyspraxia and how she has learned to overcome the challenges that accompany these diagnoses not only to build confidence but also to create beautiful baked goods. Next Dr. Nath talks with Dr. David Urion, behavioral neurologist and director of education and director of behavioral neurology clinics and programs at Boston Children’s Hospital, and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Urion explains the history of ADHD, how it was first diagnosed, and how it is treated today. Additional Resources: https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/dyslexia https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/adults-with-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-often-have-other-conditions https://chadd.org/ https://dyslexiafoundation.org/ Social Media:   Guest: @lizzieacker_ (Instagram), @lizzieacker_ (Twitter), @lizzie.a.bakes (TikTok) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
Released:
Jan 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath speak with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.