Podcast Episodes

The Calm Before the Storm: Why Emotional Regulation Starts with You with Debbie

Episode 143

Ever feel like your child’s emotions are a tornado, and you’re just trying to hold on? It’s exhausting, isn’t it?

But here’s the truth: the key to helping your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adu…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Better Outcomes by Focusing on the Process with Debbie

Episode 142

Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you’re not seeing the progress you hoped for with your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult? It’s easy to get caught up in the results we want, but…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Finding Connection in the Chaos of the Holidays with Debbie

Episode 141

The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection, but it can also bring a lot of stress—especially when your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult struggles to navigate the busyness and ex…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

7 Resilience Building Beliefs with Debbie

Episode 140

Does your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult seem to get stuck when facing challenges? Do they shut down or withdraw easily? If you're looking for ways to help them build resilience and navig…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Waiting for Them to Get Motivated Is a Bad Idea with Debbie

Episode 139

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 au…

Published on 7 months ago

When High IQ is Part of the Problem with Debbie

Episode 138

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 wit…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Why Traditional Therapeutic Approaches Are Failing OCD / Neurodivergents with Josh Doyle, M.ED

Episode 137

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, s…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Critical Role Connection Plays in Supporting Development with Cam Sherman, MA, ACMHC

Episode 136

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 wit…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Most Important Thing to Start with When Nothing Motivates Them with Debbie

Episode 135

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 …

Published on 9 months ago

Motivating Change by Pointing Positive with Debbie

Episode 134

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 i…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago