Podcast Episodes

Autism at 18 and Legal Adulthood with Jason

Aging into legal adulthood is not the same thing as developing into an adult who is ready for the rights and responsibilities governmental laws bestow on adults.

Our autistic and neurodivergent young …

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

How to Motivate Autistic and ND Young People with Debbie

Jason and I get asked all the time, “How do you motivate them?”

The short answer is you can’t.

But there are things you can do as a parent and mentor to tap into their own desires and support their suc…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Giving Your Best or Burning Yourself Out? with Jason

When you are parenting or working with autistic and neurodivergent young people there is a line between giving your best and martyring or burning yourself out.

Don’t set yourself up for failure.

Learn …

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

What Interferes with Development? with Debbie

Many of us with good intentions are sabotaging development.

Over time, this can be really discouraging when you’ve invested your time, energy, emotions, and even money, and your neurodivergent young p…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Rigidity Issues with Jason

Rigidity issues cause a lot of problems and frustrations for many parents and mentors.

When you examine what may be behind rigidity for many autistics and neurodivergents it can be easier to handle an…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

What May Be Keeping You From Meeting Them Where They're at with Debbie

If you’ve heard the phrase, “You need to meet them where they’re at,” you may be wondering what it really means and why it’s so important when you’re parenting and mentoring neurodivergent young peop…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Opportunity in Conflicts with Jason

Problems and conflicts are always going to come up.

In this episode, Jason shares an example of how some positive things came from some difficult challenges between some of our students at our school …

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Don't Make This Mistake When Assessing Development & Expectations with Debbie

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 …

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Honest Assessment with Jason

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 weakn…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Going to War (Sun Tzu) with Jason

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 episo…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago