Autism & Neurodiversity

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, social, emotional or behavioral issues. He also helps young adults who are struggling to find the traction necessary to move forward into independence. 

We discuss:

• Why some traditional therapeutic approaches for OCD especially with for neurodivergents not only fail but can even exacerbate issues. 
• What is proven to be effective. 
• The critical thing parents need to stop doing.
• Practical ways parents can be more supportive.

To find Josh Doyle visit: https://www.joshdoyleconsulting.com/

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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 with Cam Sherman, the new executive director of the new NeuroDev Raleigh campus (formerly known as TechieForLife), about the transformative power of connection.

Discover how building strong, supportive relationships can be the catalyst for personal growth and well-being in neurodivergent individuals.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why connection is crucial: Explore the concept of "Belonging to Become" and how a sense of belonging fuels personal development.
• The surprising role of mentors: Understand how mentors can guide neurodivergent individuals toward their ideal selves, fostering a trusting mindset that empowers growth.
• What the difference is between a training mindset and a trusting mindset: Learn why it matters.
• Practical strategies for building connections: Gain insights into fostering mutual understanding, navigating challenges, and creating an environment where neurodivergent young adults can flourish.

You can reach out to Cam Sherman by email: [email protected]

👉 Looking for more support? Catch the replay of our workshop: Strategies for Motivating Neurodivergent Minds in our NDM Circle.

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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 that will help them be more successful and happy.

But often our efforts to help just lead to frustration, disconnect, and negative spirals.

In this episode, I share the most important thing to start with when nothing you've tried is working. And the best part is it helps you build your relationship in the process.

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Strategies for Motivating Neurodivergent Minds Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, 5:00-6:00 PM MDT or catch the replay in our NDM Circle.

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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 in communication, inspired by the recent river rafting trip we took our student on, can lead to improved emotional regulation, skill development, and increased trust between you and your loved one, especially if they’re autistic or neurodivergent. 

It’s not always easy to break old habits, but with a little practice you can create a more positive connection that supports their development and well-being.

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Join our upcoming workshop: Strategies for Motivating Neurodivergent Minds Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, 5:00-6:00 PM MDT or catch the replay in our NDM Circle.

NDM Circle: Our online membership program providing parent coaching, educational resources, live events, and a supportive community.

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Are traditional goal-setting methods like SMART goals failing your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult? In this episode, discover a fresh perspective on fostering growth and connection.

Learn why focusing on tasks rather than attributes like kindness and empathy can lead to stress and avoidance, and how an approach rooted in Eastern philosophies can create a healthier, more supportive environment for your loved one.

Want more in-depth support?

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Join us for our upcoming workshop: Strategies for Motivating Neurodivergent Minds Wednesday, September 4, 5:00 – 6:00 PM MDT or catch the replay when you join our NDM Circle and start accessing community and events that support you.

Visit https://jasondebbie.com/ndmcircle/ to get started.

Let's talk about clutter!

Anxiety, stress, and distractions plague our young people, especially our neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults.

Reducing life clutter and focusing on the principals of minimalism can help.

Learn the benefits of a minimalistic life approach and why it's a natural fit for our neurodivergent young people.

Gain strategies for how to go about it in a way that is supportive.

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TO support your child, teen, or young adult, especially if they're autistic, neurodivergent, or struggling.

BECOME the parent they need (and you love being,) without all the frustration.

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We all would like to have meaningful connections with our children, teens, and young adults, and some of our young people are hard to connect with for various reasons. They require different approaches.

The quality of our relationships impact our loved one's development and well-being. Discover some strategies for creating meaningful connections and learn how to attune to their unique needs, even when they're hard.

➡️ Join me for my upcoming workshop: How to Connect When They Make It Hard, Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT or catch the replay. ✔️ Join our NDM Circle $97/month membership and private community to get access by visiting jasondebbie.com.

Parenting comes with challenges. If you're parenting neurodivergents like children, teens, and young adults who are autistic, ADHDers, or have learning differences, those challenges can quickly turn into regular crises.

In this episode, Jason discusses the personal and developmental aspects of responding to crises, contrasting it with professional crisis responders like EMTs and firefighters who manage to remain calm under pressure.

Crisis response is a skill built with experience, maturity, and perspective.

When you learn to regulate your emotional reactions and focusing on what you can control, you can maintain peace even in tumultuous situations.

Jason shares the three things that help us mitigate the impact of crises, so we can be more effective and composed in our responses.

➡️ Visit jasondebbie.com to get access to our 'Parenting to Mentor' mini-course replays and learn about our $97 per month NDM Circle membership and community for more support.

👉 Join us for our upcoming NDM Circle Workshop Live Stream: "How to Connect When They Make It Hard' on Wednesday, July 10th 4 pm PDT / 7 pm EDT or catch the replay. Visit here to subscribe: https://jasondebbie.com/ndmcircle/

Independence isn't an age (18) or destination, it's having the skills to self-govern, self-advocate, and get needs met in healthy ways.

Nurturing independence is important for toddlers to teens to twenty-somethings, and our autistic and neurodivergent young people often need more support.

Providing either too much or too little support can impede development and sometimes finding a good balance can be tricky.

On this episode of Autism & Neurodiversity I have some insights and practical tips to help you build your practice of nurturing independence so our young people can grow and develop.

➡️ Visit jasondebbie.com to get access to our 'Parenting to Mentor' mini-course replays and learn about our $97 per month membership and community for more support.

Autism is often confused with narcissism. Autistic traits are often misinterpreted as narcissistic. In this episode Jason delves into the complex relationship between autism and narcissism, highlighting the unique ways in which self-centeredness manifests in individuals on the autism spectrum.

By exploring the neurological differences that contribute to these behaviors, Jason sheds light on the challenges faced by both neurodivergent individuals and their loved ones. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these differences without judgment or expectations of traditional social norms.

You'll learn:

• Why autistics are often called narcissistic.
• Why misjudging them causes problems.
• The nuances in understanding the neurological differences.
• How to cope with narcissistic presenting traits.
• How to support your autistic young person's development.

➡️ Visit jasondebbie.com to get access to our 'Parenting to Mentor' mini-course replays and join our monthly membership and community for more support.