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PodcastThe best app for kids that won’t leave them in tears (even when they need to turn it off)

*This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission from every sign up for the app- however, [continue reading]

Podcast“But everyone does that!” and other things people say about neurodiversity

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify What you’ll hear in this episode: Episode Links [continue reading]

PodcastRecess is necessary for all kids – stop taking it away!

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Have you ever had terrible day at work?? I mean the kind of [continue reading]

Podcast“Help! My child is so dysregulated after school”

This episode is a re-air of “After-school regulation ideas for neurodivergent kids”. The blog post, transcript, and audio for this [continue reading]

Podcast“A Kids Book About Neurodiversity” (author’s notes version)

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify This post contains Amazon affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if [continue reading]

PodcastStory time: Updates on my medication & diagnosis journey

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify What you’ll hear in this episode: Episode Links [continue reading]

Podcast9 stupid-simple self regulation tools for parents (that don’t include deep breaths)

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Do you find yourself constantly out of patience? You’re trying so hard to [continue reading]

PodcastDoes my child need classroom accommodations?

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Have you heard anything like the following from your child’s teacher? “Sean is [continue reading]

PodcastRe-air: The “size of the problem” lesson & why I don’t use it anymore

This episode is a re-air of The “size of the problem” lesson & why I don’t use it anymore. The [continue reading]

PodcastHow to support regulation around summer break

Transitions are hard. They are hard for all humans. But they are especially hard for neurodivergent people. I know that [continue reading]

PodcastRe-writing the script: Unlearning childhood narratives with Stephanie Pinto

Stephanie lives in Sydney, Australia with her family and is a certified Emotional Intelligence coach, paediatric anxiety therapist, and ex-speech [continue reading]

PodcastKeeping sensory seekers entertained AND regulated (easy solutions you can do at home!)

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Disclaimer: This podcast and blog post is sponsored in part by Figgy. We [continue reading]

PodcastWhy Is My Child’s Behavior Worse When They’re Sick?

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Whew! This sick season has been so rough. It feels like it’s been [continue reading]

PodcastBreaking Generational & Cultural Cycles as a Neurodivergent Parent with Marcela Collier

Are you a late diagnosed adult with childhood trauma relating to their missed/ignored neurodivergent needs who is NOW trying to [continue reading]

PodcastYour Body, Your Rules: Masturbation, Orgasms & Intimacy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish helps empower women and couples to improve their communication and build strong and healthy connections with themselves [continue reading]

PodcastTHC, CBD and Neurodiversity, with Dr. Miyabe Shields Ph.D.

Dr. Miyabe Shields is a Ph.D. pharmaceutical scientist who specialized in the structural biochemistry of the endocannabinoid system for drug [continue reading]

PodcastWhy are restaurants so hard for my neurodivergent child and how can I help them?

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Going out to eat at your favorite restaurant might be the highlight of [continue reading]

PodcastNeurodivergent kids & birthday parties: the struggle is real

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify What you’ll hear in this episode: Episode Links [continue reading]

PodcastHelping Kids Thrive Outdoors with Nature-Based OT

I know what you’re thinking. And no, I’m not going to tell you that spending more time outside is going [continue reading]

How an autism diagnosis saved Paige Layle's life

PodcastHow an Autism Diagnosis Saved Paige Layle’s Life: Interview

This interview with Paige Layle, an Autistic advocate and author, really moved me. I often discuss the difficulties our neurodivergent [continue reading]

PodcastWhy wiggle cushions AREN’T helping your child sit still

Have you ever wondered why some kids just can’t seem to sit still? Maybe you’ve tried giving them more movement [continue reading]

PodcastHelping Kids Understand Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Parents

Ever wondered what occupational therapy (OT) can really do for neurodiverse families? Beyond the common belief that it’s just about [continue reading]

PodcastFrom your OT bestie: Answering Your OT Questions

Get ready for an info-packed episode on Occupational Therapy to celebrate this wonderful field in OT month (for U.S.). I [continue reading]

PodcastWhy does my child hate changes in routine?

I’ve always said that when we understand what’s going on beneath a behavior, it opens up so many doors to [continue reading]

PodcastHow to provide regulation in a home with conflicting sensory needs

Caring for the needs of one child with sensory processing differences can be a challenge. But what if there are [continue reading]

PodcastHelp! My child wakes up dysregulated. What do I do?

I remember a time when Liliana was around 18  months old and we felt like we were just living life [continue reading]

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PodcastBrainstorming solutions WITH our kids, instead of for them.

Today we’ll delve into a transformative approach that may already be a part of your parenting toolkit—though you might not [continue reading]

PodcastThe Nervous System Budget: a new way to think about accommodations for neurodivergent individuals

The Nervous System Budget is an analogy I came up with to give folks a new way to understand how [continue reading]

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