Ange McArthur - Mother, Business Owner and Advocate
Ange McArthur, a mother, business owner, and advocate, discusses her experience managing time and being punctual as a mother and business owner with ADHD and autism. She emphasizes the importance of giving herself grace and reducing work hours to accommodate her children's needs. Ange communicates openly with her team and clients about her neurodivergence and potential for occasional lateness. She stays organized using calendars, reminders, and alarms. Ange prioritizes self-care by scheduling time for herself and acknowledges the challenges of balancing motherhood, business, and neurodivergence. She advocates for better standards and practices within the NDIS system and addresses bad providers by reconciling invoices and escalating issues. Ange encourages other parents and business owners to ask questions, join support groups, and seek resources to navigate the NDIS system. She uses her platform and influence to bring attention to systemic issues and drive positive change within the NDIS sector. Ange recommends sticking to what you know and being kind to yourself in a system designed to defeat neurodivergent individuals.
Takeaways
Give yourself grace and make accommodations to manage time and meet the needs of children with special needs.
Communicate openly with your team and clients about your neurodivergence and potential for occasional lateness.
Stay organized using calendars, reminders, and alarms to manage tasks and appointments.
Prioritize self-care and schedule time for yourself to maintain mental health while juggling multiple responsibilities.
Advocate for better standards and practices within the NDIS system by addressing bad providers and escalating issues.
Seek resources, join support groups, and ask questions to navigate the NDIS system effectively.
Use your platform and influence to bring attention to systemic issues and drive positive change within the NDIS sector.
Stick to what you know and be kind to yourself in a system designed to defeat neurodivergent individuals.
Sound Bites
"How does your ADHD diagnosis affect your ability to manage time and be punctual as a mother and a business owner?"
"How do you communicate with your team and clients about your neurodivergence and potential for occasional lateness?"
"What strategies do you use to stay organized despite the challenges of your autism and ADHD?"
You can contact Ange at:-
http://www.acmcathurservices.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/acmcarthur_services/