Podcast Episodes

Unraveling the Power of Novelty: How Dopamine Drives Motivation in ADHDers with Jason

Episode 102

"How do you motivate them?" It helps to understand dopamine, the neurotransmitter connected with feeling good and motivated. ADHDers have issues with dopamine levels and transmission. They need more …

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Motivation Challenges: The intersection of PDA, OCD, and Paralysis by Analysis with Jason

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 indi…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

What Matters Most with Jason and Debbie

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…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Navigating Through Essential Developmental Experiences with Debbie

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. Wh…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

How to Manage Neurodivergent Emotional Dysregulation with Jason

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 thos…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Decoding Behaviors: Understanding Your Young Adult's Developmental Stage with Debbie

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 e…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Prioritizing Relationships Over Behaviors with Jason

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 persona…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

How to Effectively Homeschool Neurodivergent Children with Shannon Biancamano

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…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Emotion Regulation Skill Development with Debbie

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 …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Co-regulation Why it Matters When You Parent or Work with Autistic & Neurodivergent Young People with Debbie

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…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago