Parenting or working with neurodivergent children, teens, or young adults? Join us Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder and Director of NeuroDev, a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults, and Debbie Grygla, Certified Parent Coach as we share practical tools, expert insights, and personal experiences to help you better support neurodivergents and foster their growth, development, and emotional well-being.
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Why Waiting for Them to Get Motivated Is a Bad Idea with Debbie
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Ever feel like you’re stuck in a waiting game, hoping your child, teen, or young adult will finally find the motivation to move forward? It’s a common struggle, especially when you’re parenting an autistic and/or neurodivergent, but here’s the hard truth: waiting for motivation is a losing strategy. In this episode of the Autism and Neurodiversity …
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When High IQ is Part of the Problem with Debbie
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Does your brilliant child, teen, or young adult struggle with everyday tasks? It can be incredibly frustrating when they aren’t living up to their IQ potential. Society often equates intelligence with success, but the reality is more complex. Research also shows that those with high IQs have brains that may actually be getting in the way of their s…
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Why Traditional Therapeutic Approaches Are Failing OCD / Neurodivergents with Josh Doyle, M.ED
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Join us for this chat with Josh Doyle, an Educational Consultant, with over 25 years of experience focused on helping children, adolescents, and young adults with challenges in learning, attention, social, emotional or behavioral issues. He also helps young adults who are struggling to find the traction necessary to move forward into independence. …
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The Critical Role Connection Plays in Supporting Development with Cam Sherman, MA, ACMHC
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What if the key to helping neurodivergent young people thrive isn't about intensive therapies, but something far more fundamental: human connection? Join hosts Jason and Debbie Grygla as they chat with Cam Sherman, the new executive director of the new NeuroDev Raleigh campus (formerly known as TechieForLife), about the transformative power of conn…
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The Most Important Thing to Start with When Nothing Motivates Them with Debbie
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Feeling frustrated and discouraged when your efforts to motivate your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult fall flat? We all want to support our young people in being motivated to do the things that will help them be more successful and happy. But often our efforts to help just lead to frustration, disconnect, and negative spirals. In this ep…
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Motivating Change by Pointing Positive with Debbie
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Do you find yourself frustrated when you correct your child, teen, or young adult and you’re met with resistance? On today’s episode of Autism & Neurodiversity, I’ll be sharing how one simple shift in communication, inspired by the recent river rafting trip we took our student on, can lead to improved emotional regulation, skill development, and in…
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Rethinking SMART Goals for Neurodivergents with Jason
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Are traditional goal-setting methods like SMART goals failing your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult? In this episode, discover a fresh perspective on fostering growth and connection. Learn why focusing on tasks rather than attributes like kindness and empathy can lead to stress and avoidance, and how an approach rooted in Eastern philosop…
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Embracing Minimalism for Neurodivergent Well-being with Jason
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Let's talk about clutter! Anxiety, stress, and distractions plague our young people, especially our neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. Reducing life clutter and focusing on the principals of minimalism can help. Learn the benefits of a minimalistic life approach and why it's a natural fit for our neurodivergent young people. Gain str…
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Connecting with the Hard Ones with Debbie
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We all would like to have meaningful connections with our children, teens, and young adults, and some of our young people are hard to connect with for various reasons. They require different approaches. The quality of our relationships impact our loved one's development and well-being. Discover some strategies for creating meaningful connections an…
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Mastering Crisis Response with Jason
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Parenting comes with challenges. If you're parenting neurodivergents like children, teens, and young adults who are autistic, ADHDers, or have learning differences, those challenges can quickly turn into regular crises. In this episode, Jason discusses the personal and developmental aspects of responding to crises, contrasting it with professional …
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Nurturing Independence: Essential Tools for Neurodiverse Growth
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Independence isn't an age (18) or destination, it's having the skills to self-govern, self-advocate, and get needs met in healthy ways. Nurturing independence is important for toddlers to teens to twenty-somethings, and our autistic and neurodivergent young people often need more support. Providing either too much or too little support can impede d…
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Autism is often confused with narcissism. Autistic traits are often misinterpreted as narcissistic. In this episode Jason delves into the complex relationship between autism and narcissism, highlighting the unique ways in which self-centeredness manifests in individuals on the autism spectrum. By exploring the neurological differences that contribu…
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Time Blindness and It's Complexities with Jason
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The disabling effects of time blindness in neurodivergent individuals are often underestimated, overshadowed by more apparent symptoms. This common but often misunderstood trait in neurodivergent individuals, can have profound consequences on their daily lives and future prospects. Unlike mere forgetfulness or distraction, time blindness presents a…
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Developmental Focus: Why It's Important with Debbie
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Have you ever felt frustrated because you couldn't get your autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to do something desirable or stop doing something undesirable? You've tried so many things and it's not working. Many parents and people working with young people get stuck in negative behavioral focused patterns. On today's episode of…
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The Shift from Parent to Mentor: A Critical Transformation with Jason & Debbie
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Are you tired of trying to make traditional parenting approaches work for you? Ready to make a profound shift that fosters genuine connections and sustainable growth for your child, teen, or young adult? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of NDM™ NeuroDevelopmental Mentoring and how adopting a mentor mindset can revolutionize your…
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Big Announcement! Parenting to Mentor with Jason & Debbie
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Friends, Hello! We've got something exciting to share with you in this episode! You know, parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when it comes to raising neurodivergent young people. But, guess what? It doesn't have to be a struggle without hope. In today's episode, we're peeling back the curtain on our personal transformation moments and the…
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The Power in Choosing a Parenting Framework with Debbie
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Parenting neurodivergents and those who have struggles can be overwhelming, especially when faced with conflicting advice. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of choosing a framework to operate from. Learn how selecting a clear direction can help you move beyond confusion and towards effective solutions. Discover the key to targe…
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Move Beyond Quick Fixes to Sustainable Development with Debbie
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Parenting neurodivergent children can be challenging, and relying on quick fixes may seem like an easy solution. However, these quick fixes can lead to long-term damage and hinder sustainable development. On today's episode of the Autism & Neurodiversity podcast, I'm discussing the pitfalls of using quick fixes and highlighting the importance of em…
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Stop Reacting and Start Nurturing Connection with Debbie
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Parenting can be hard, especially when you have an autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult. It's easy to find yourself constantly reacting to your loved one's undesirable or challenging behaviors. And... it's a stressful way to be parenting. Reactive approaches fall short of addressing your young person's needs, and it's a damaging c…
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Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 3 with Dr. Jack Hinman
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Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, u…
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Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 2 with Dr. Jack Hinman
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Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, u…
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Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 1 with Dr. Jack Hinman
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Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, u…
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3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 3 with Debbie
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Feeling the holiday squeeze? The holidays can be magical... and manic, especially when your neurodivergent loved ones are on sensory overload. In this Part 3 of our holiday stress-busting mini-series, we dive deep into the hidden challenges that neurodivergent kids face and uncover a key strategy for calmer holidays or any time for years to come. I…
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3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 2 with Debbie
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Feeling frazzled instead of festive? The holidays bring joy, but for families with neurodivergent children, the season can be a sensory overload meltdown-maker. Part 2 in this mini-series on reducing stress I'll help you understand the hidden challenges that add to stress and one of the keys to calmer holidays or anytime for years to come. If you e…
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3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 1 with Debbie
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Holiday season is here, bringing festive cheer but also potential meltdowns for families with autistic and neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. In part one of this mini-series, I have some important perspectives to support you in taking care of yourself and your loved ones so that you can enjoy more of the good stuff over the holidays …
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Managing Our Expectations with Jason
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Parenting is one of those jobs that rarely matches up with our expectations. The challenges of parenting an autistic or neurodivergent is an experience many of us were not well prepared for. Sometimes it's hard to adjust our expectations for what it would be like, what our child would be like, and what our definitions of success look like. If you a…
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Boost Their Resilience with Debbie
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It takes resilience to grow, develop, and be happy and successful in life when we have very real struggles. Resilient children, teens, and young adults are more willing to try things and try at them for longer. Low resilience leads to giving up quickly or even refusing to try. Get some insightful tips on how to foster resilience in your child, teen…
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Supporting the Transition into Adulthood with Jason
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Parenting an autistic and/or neurodivergent child can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. As they transition into adulthood, the question of independence often arises. In this episode, Jason explores practical strategies to help neurodivergent young adults navigate the path to self-reliance. Join him as he delves into essential life skills, sel…
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The Secret to Building Their Confidence with Debbie
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Do you want to raise a confident child, teen or young adult? One who is not afraid to take risks, try new things, and perseveres in the face of challenges? When you get skilled at building their self-confidence you can help them be more successful even if they are autistic, an ADHDer or neurodivergent with disabilities that make things extra challe…
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When Your Love One Pulls Away with Jason
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Do you have a teen or young adult in your life who is pulling away from you? If so, you're not alone. Many teens and young adults but especially autistic and neurodivergents go through a phase where they need to distance themselves from their parents in order to grow and develop their own identity. When you understand why neurodivergent young peopl…
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Crush Shame & Boost Well-being by Parenting with Empathy with Debbie
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Our young people, especially our autistic and neurodivergent, thrive when they're met with support and empathy, and spiral down when they're met with shame-based approaches and rejection. It can be challenging to offer empathy, especially when your child, teen, or young adult is behaving negatively or acting out. But empathy is an essential tool fo…
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Mania and Neurodiversity: What Parents Need to Know with Jason
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Does your autistic or neurodivergent loved one swing between manic, over the top, emotions and depression? In this episode, Jason talks about the challenges of extreme swings in emotionally dysregulated states. This can lead to problems in their relationships, at work, and in other areas of their lives. Being more aware of the signs of mania can he…
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Breaking the Cycle of Shame-based Parenting Approaches with Debbie
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Have you ever tried to stop yelling at your kids, only to find yourself yelling again? Have you tried rewarding and punishing, but it's not working? If so, you're not alone. Many of us were parented with shame-based approaches, and we may be unintentionally using the same approaches with our own kids. But the research shows that shame-based parenti…
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Time Blindness and It's Impact on Connecting Cause and Effect with Jason
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Time blindness is a common challenge for autistics and neurodivergents. It can make it difficult to estimate how long it will take to complete a task, to plan ahead, and to meet deadlines. This can lead to frustration and anxiety for both parents and their children. Understanding some of the nuances of time blindness can help us develop more suppor…
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Boundaries with Love: Fostering Attachment and Autonomy with Debbie
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Have you ever felt powerless, confused, angry, or resentful because you were struggling to hold healthy boundaries with your child, teen, or young adult? Or maybe you thought you were holding boundaries, but they felt ineffective or even damaging to your relationship? In this episode, I share my insights on how to set healthy boundaries with love, …
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Beyond 'No': Building Stronger Bonds with Debbie
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Learn how saying 'yes' can strengthen bonds, promote open communication, and guide your child's growth. Discover practical strategies to shift from conflict to connection, leading to empowered, confident kids. Tune in for a fresh perspective on effective parenting. Follow "Debbie Grygla" on Instagram Visit our website JasonDebbie.com If you liked t…
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Mindful Parenting: Embracing Connection as a Practice for Success with Debbie
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If you've ever felt stuck in your attempts to build a meaningful bond, Debbie is here to share a powerful tool that can transform your relationship into one of influence and connection. Discover how this tool can lead to better support for your child's success, development, and overall happiness while enhancing the joy and fulfillment you experienc…
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Unraveling the Power of Novelty: How Dopamine Drives Motivation in ADHDers with Jason
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"How do you motivate them?" It helpes to understand dopamine, the neurotransmitter connected with feeling good and motivated. ADHDers have issues with dopamine levels and transmition. They need more support to increase their dopamine. Novelty is a powerful tool that can help. Follow "Debbie Grygla" on Instagram. Visit our website JasonDebbie.com If…
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101. Motivation Challenges: The intersection of PDA, OCD, and Paralysis by Analysis with Jason
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In this episode we explore what may appear as laziness or self-sabotage, but is actually a battle with three anxiety-induced barriers. These common barriers overwhelm and frustrate neurodivergent individuals, hindering their progress. Learn how mindful and intentional mentoring can guide them towards taking that leap of faith, break free of barrier…
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100. What Matters Most with Jason and Debbie
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As we celebrate our 100th episode of this podcast, we reflect on our difficult parenting journey and compare what we used to think was most important to what we value now. Join us as we share what we’ve learned matters most. In this episode, you'll be able to: Delve into the power of practicing presence for savoring life’s most precious moments. Ex…
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99. Navigating Through Essential Developmental Experiences with Debbie
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It’s tricky to navigate through essential developmental experiences–even more so with autistic or neurodivergent young people. You may even find that you’re sheltering them from those experiences. What if there was another way? A way in which you and your autistic or neurodivergent young person experience less stress and more delight because you’ve…
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98. How to Manage Neurodivergent Emotional Dysregulation with Jason
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Even with the best of intentions neurodivergent individuals can become emotionally dysregulated. It is a common experience among these young people and it is often misunderstood or overlooked by those around them. Through personal stories we aim to give you the tools to better support your young people in managing their emotions and findings ways t…
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97. Decoding Behaviors: Understanding Your Young Adult's Developmental Stage with Debbie
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Is there a better way to view your child’s development and behavior rather than by age? Do you find yourself getting derailed by your expectations of their behavior and developmental stage? In this episode we explore a supportive lens that facilitates a more positive frame of mind for the expectations you have for your child–a lens which benefits t…
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96. Prioritizing Relationships Over Behaviors with Jason
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We’re all doing our best to raise happy and successful children. Even with the best of intentions, things can go in the opposite direction of what we intended. In this episode, Jason shares a personal story about a negative experience he had while parenting his son and the important lesson in it if you want to improve your relationship with the chi…
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95. How to Effectively Homeschool Neurodivergent Children with Shannon Biancamano
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Have you ever thought about homeschooling your neurodivergent child only to be derailed by your own thoughts of inadequacy? With our guest, Shannon Biancamano, we discuss how homeschool can be a real possibility. She shares her experience and insights into how she successfully does just that with her own neurodivergent children. What You'll Learn f…
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94. Emotion Regulation Skill Development with Debbie
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Emotional regulation is more than just maintaining a state of calmness. It requires an awareness of self and the ability to connect with others we trust. Another part of emotional regulation is being able to sit in our negative emotions, which are a normal part of the human experience. When we understand that nothing has gone wrong, we are able to …
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93. Co-regulation Why it Matters When You Parent or Work with Autistic & Neurodivergent Young People with Debbie
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Our role in co-regulation can have a significant impact on an autistic or neurodivergent’s ability to develop self-regulation skills. Multiple studies suggest this impacts every area of their life and well-being. Are the approaches you’re taking offering co-regulation or co-escalation? This matters! What You'll Learn from this Episode: Why co-regul…
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92. Becoming a Better Mentor with Jason
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Have you ever wondered if you are an effective mentor? Is there anything else you could be doing to meet your full mentoring potential? In this episode we talk about four types of roles a mentor can fulfill to reach to their fullest potential. As you build a foundationally strong mentoring relationship your mentee will begin to see greater benefits…
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91. One of the Biggest Barriers to Effective Parenting with Debbie
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אהבתי
13:37
There are many barriers to effective parenting, but in this episode we’re going to discuss one of the biggest barriers that I frequently coach parents on, judgement. It often causes our neurodivergent loved ones to become stagnant in their progress and stay there. It keeps us as a mentor in a lower brain nervous system state, where worry, fear and …
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90. Attachment and Relationships with Jason
15:49
15:49
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לייק
אהבתי
15:49
Human nature leads us to naturally impute our own needs and understanding of the world on others, but is this best method of developing a relationship with your neurodivergent loved one? We often ask questions that aren’t beneficial for that relationship, like “How social are they?” What if instead we asked, “Does my loved one want to interact with…
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