neurodivergent kids

364: PDA Through a Problem-Solving Lens: Moving from Power Struggles to Partnership

364: PDA Through a Problem-Solving Lens: Moving from Power Struggles to Partnership

PDA isn’t defiance, it’s a nervous system on alert. Stacey Curnow shares how to turn power struggles into real partnership with your child.

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363: Raising Problem-Solvers: Lessons from the Co-Creator of Blue’s Clues & Daniel Tiger

363: Raising Problem-Solvers: Lessons from the Co-Creator of Blue’s Clues & Daniel Tiger

The pause on Blue’s Clues was research-backed and it is one of the most powerful tools you have as a parent of a neurodivergent child. Here is how to use it.

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357: Three Layers of Regulation for ADHD

357: Three Layers of Regulation for ADHD

Emotional regulation improves in ADHD and autism when you address nervous system, beliefs, and behavior patterns through a simple three-layer approach.

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354: Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Kids (and Adults)

354: Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Kids (and Adults)

Learn why neurodivergent kids struggle with friendships and belonging, and how to support real connection while fostering authenticity.

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351: ADHD in Kids: Why Understanding Their Brain Changes Everything

351: ADHD in Kids: Why Understanding Their Brain Changes Everything

ADHD diagnosis and masking shape identity, safety, and self-understanding. Learn why honest conversations about neurodivergence change long-term outcomes.

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350: Alternative School Options

350: Alternative School Options

When your child is surviving school instead of succeeding, this episode offers real alternatives, practical advocacy tips, and hope for finding a better fit.

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349: Tracking & Maintaining Progress

349: Tracking & Maintaining Progress

Tracking progress builds emotional regulation and resilience. Learn a 6-step framework to support your neurodivergent child intentionally.

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347: Accommodations That Reduce Cognitive Load Restore Motivation

347: Accommodations That Reduce Cognitive Load Restore Motivation

Jeff Copper explains motivation as a two-force system, why extra time prolongs suffering, and how adaptive accommodations reduce executive function strain in ADHD.

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346: Teaching Kids Friendship Skills

346: Teaching Kids Friendship Skills

Teaching neurodivergent kids friendship skills: reading social cues, building empathy, staying authentic, and knowing when to step in or step back.

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325: Unlocking the Best Possible Outcomes in Special Education

325: Unlocking the Best Possible Outcomes in Special Education

Learn how to gather IEP data, advocate confidently, and support your neurodivergent child’s growth with emotional regulation and collaboration tools.

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