Neurodiversity Podcast
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Planners and Binders Don't Fix Executive Dysfunction. So, what does?
September 30, 2026 · 36 minWhen a student consistently misses deadlines, misplaces assignments, or struggles to get out the door in the morning, adults often label them as disorganized or careless. Handing them a paper planner or demanding they clean their desk…
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Why Forced Transitions Dysregulate the Autistic Brain with Pete Wharmby
September 23, 2026 · 44 minWhen autistic kids struggle, their difficulties are often treated as behavioral non-compliance or a lack of social desire, when it's often a direct mismatch with the learning environment. Adults routinely push these students into…
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The Myth of the Uncoachable Athlete
September 16, 2026 · 34 minIn competitive sports, athletes who struggle to follow plays, miss subtle social cues, or freeze during high-pressure moments are often branded as uncoachable, unmotivated, or even defiant. Because athletic environments lack formal…
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Understanding Yourself: A Process to Finding the Person Inside
September 9, 2026 · 41 minToday's episode is a heartfelt conversation about the importance of helping neurodivergent children understand themselves and their brain profile, and how this understanding can foster confidence and self-advocacy. Emily talks with Dr. Liz…
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The Wall of Awful: Why Starting Feels Impossible
September 2, 2026 · 40 minWhen people with ADHD struggle to start, return to, or finish a task, their inaction is frequently mislabeled as laziness, poor motivation, or chronic procrastination. In reality, the obstacle is rarely about logistics or effort. It stems…
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The Asynchrony Paradox: Why Capable Kids Struggle with the Basics
August 27, 2026 · 42 minWhen raising or teaching gifted, twice-exceptional, and differently wired children, adults often face the emotional whiplash of asynchronous development. A child might engage in deep, high-level discussions one moment, only to struggle…
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Neurodivergent Capacity: Why Can They Do It Sometimes But Not Every Time?
August 19, 2026 · 41 minWhen supporting neurodivergent kids, adults often struggle to balance when to gently challenge a child and when to pull back to prevent nervous system overload. Pushing too hard risks chronic distress and shutdown, but overprotecting can…
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Learning Differences And Emotional Well-Being Aren't Separate, and Here's Why
August 13, 2026 · 41 minIt's easy to view academic difficulties and mental health challenges as two separate issues when a child struggles. However, the emotional toll of an unaddressed learning difference often leads to chronic anxiety, low self-esteem, and a…