In this short relaunch episode, I’m welcoming you back to Sensational Synergy and sharing the question that now sits at the center of this work: What does this nervous system need?

Together, we’ll explore neurodivergence, regulation, felt safety, autonomy, learning, parenting, and connection through lived experience, science, and practical support.

My hope is that these conversations help you better understand yourself and the people you care for, teach, or lead—so you can respond with more curiosity, support, and connection.

New episodes are coming soon. I’d love to hear what you’re trying to understand and what you’d like us to explore together.

Honor differences. Support needs. Strengthen connection.

Learn the value of understanding how your Nervous System is navigating your day. Engage in reflection and self awareness to empower your everyday interactions. Reference: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce Perry

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Get to know the basics and the background to this series. Join this experience to get to know how our sensory and nervous systems work together. Discover how to intentionally meet the nervous system needs of your students, children and selves with effective sensory interventions and accommodations.

Educators: How do I identify and intentionally respond to Masking Behaviors in the classroom?

Family Members (Parents and More): How do I chill out my nervous system so I can effectively support my Un-Masking Child?

What does it mean to "mask?" (Not #covid19 style). Understand this concept will bring an ah-ha to your behavior patterns. Let's also bridge the relationship of a neurotypical human and neurodiverse human by accepting each other for who we are authentically. Successes and struggles included. 

You are SENSATIONAL. Learn why you are Sensational and how to gain impactful Synergy. 

Anxiety is real. For all of us. Our brains seek predictability. Thank you @ZDoggMD and @Judson.Brewer for Unwinding Anxiety so we can be our Sensational Selves! 

This is my testimonial of neuroplasticity. The journey of my Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery. 

Marie Forleo inspired us to believe that "Everything is Figureoutable" in her book and more. Applying it to parenting and neurodiversity takes courage yet builds our capacity and resiliency.