We love working with Josh and you’re going to appreciate the perspectives he shares with us in this episode. Josh is an educational consultant who helps families and young people when they’re in crisis and things aren’t working. He matches young people with the best programs for their needs. He shares important things to consider when you create a launch into adulthood plan for your neurodiverse son or daughter, and points out one of the biggest mistakes parents make.
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In this episode, Jason explains why neurodiverse young people are so susceptible to screen addiction and overuse. He talks about what the real problem is and why taking a sobriety approach to gaming and screen addiction isn’t realistic or sustainable. Jason shares what actually helps neurodiverse young people find balance in their screen use and how you can support them effectively.
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Have you ever felt like you were a bad mom or dad? Have you ever had a professional tell you your child is normal and he will “grow out of it?” We’re delighted to share with you this conversation we had with Patricia & Maximilian.
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Life can feel like one big juggling act, especially when you’re parenting a neurodiverse son or daughter. Do you ever “drop the ball” sometimes or… a lot of the time? If you ever think it’s too much and feel overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Listen in as Life Coach, Debbie Grygla, shares a simple way to lessen your stress and free yourself up to enjoy your life more.
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It’s time for some neurodiverse girl talk! We invited Caitlin to come talk about the unique presentation and issues neurodiverse females experience. They’re often misunderstood and misdiagnosed or go undiagnosed until later than their male counterparts.
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In today’s episode, part 2, Jason continues to draw from a presentation he gave at a Young Adult Transition Association (YATA) conference. (In case you missed part one, you can hear it on episode 5.) Jason gets to the heart of why we need to throw out the usual timelines for neurodiverse teens and young adults.
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In this episode, we interview Joanna Lilley, a Treatment Placement and Therapeutic Gap Year Consultant, who helps young adults and their families during the important transition time into adulthood. In our discussion we cover what you can’t overlook when considering the transition to college or independence, what to expect for a timeline, and things to consider in your planning. We also talk about the various options out there that may be more effective than struggling to follow the typical traditional college plan and timeline. No matter the age of your neurodiverse son or daughter, this episode will help you better prepare for the important adult transition stage.
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In Jason’s first solo episode, find out why one of the most successful treatments for neurodiversity actually has nothing to do with treatment. Learn how understanding the developmental model can give you a big start in how to influence lives and be ready for which developmental stage that delays really become apparent. This episode sets the stage for what a high school re-do is and why it’s often so needed.
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Join us this week to learn about a wilderness program that uses the outdoor effect and safe struggle to accelerate growth and results. Nichol is the Executive Director of Summit Achievement in Stow, Maine. You’ll gain great insights from him on things you can implement at home.
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In this first solo episode with Debbie, she talks about some of the challenges in neurodiverse parenting. You love your son or daughter and want them to be happy. You want the best for them, but it’s hard to figure it out what to do. There’s a lot of conflicting advice and approaches out there. How do you know if you’re doing it right? How do you know what’s going to help your loved one? Listen in as she points out from personal experience what positive results really boil down to- every time.
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