There are nuances with assessing someone’s capabilities that many people miss. In this episode, I share one of the common ways we assess that’s causing lots of frustration and disappointment.
It sets us up for unfair and dishonest expectations. It can also hinder development. Listen in for what it is and what you’ll want to do instead.
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The difference between the strengths and weaknesses of our neurodivergent young people can feel frustrating. Passing judgement hurts our relationship. Honest assessment is necessary, but ignoring weaknesses doesn’t work. In this episode, Jason shares the approach and philosophy we follow at TechieForLife to support development.
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As parents, teachers, coaches, therapists, etc. who mentor autistic and neurodivergent young people, it can feel like we’re at war. We’re battling dysfunction, regression, and stagnation. In this episode, Jason shares his favorite quotes from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, and he applies them to mentoring and parenting. We’d love to hear what your favorite quote is from this episode. Email support@jasondebbie.com and let us know which quote resonated for you and why.
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Do you feel like you struggle and fail a lot as a parent. Or do you watch your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult suffer through fails over and over again?
How we respond to these fails can actually support development or hinder it making things so much harder. You really can turn fails into amazing wins. Listen in to learn what I mean by this and start experiencing more developmental wins.
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Join us as we share the recording of a presentation we gave at the Independent Educational Consultant’s Association (IECA) 2021 Fall Conference. It’s time to rethink interventions for those who are Neurodivergent (ND). ND diagnoses are swelling, shifting, and crystalizing. The latest research is giving better perspectives on why ND diagnoses are developmental differences and not mental health issues. Those who serve this population already know that although anxiety and depression are common, the root cause is not the same as “typicals.” Historically, ND individuals have been directed into the treatment world, when different approaches, specifically developmental approaches, are proving to be more effective.
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