The At Peace Parents Podcast is your source for all things related to understanding, supporting, accommodating, and advocating for your demand avoidant or PDA child. It will completely transform the way you think about your PDA child's brain, behavior, and parenting, and support you in finding your path to more peace and stability in the home. For more information see www.atpeaceparents.com
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A podcast for parents raising PDA autistic kids and teens. Real talk, personal stories, and practical tools to move from chaos to connection - hosted by parent coach Amy Kotha.
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Born from 20 years of friendship, during which they navigated the trenches of autism parenting and advocacy, the Refrigerator Moms is Kelley Jensen and Julianna Scott’s way of reaching out to parents waging the same battles they were. Their purpose with this podcast is to clear the fog, silence the noise, and find a path through neurodivergence for parents that are stuck between bad choices. They tackle parenting topics such as mom guilt, tantrums, pathological demand avoidance, siblings, me ...
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The Journeys With PDA coffee chat podcast will be discussing and sharing all things Pathological Demand Avoidance autism profile and neurodiversity. Join Heather and Kerissa as we share our journey parenting our autistic PDA children. We will also share our experience in discovering our own neurodivergence! We will be discussing the authentic and honest reality that comes with supporting unique brains. There will be lots of laughs and even some tears.You will find connection, community and c ...
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Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
Debbie Reber
Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child? Full-Tilt Parenting is here to help. Hosted by parenting activist and author Debbie Reber, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating life with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e) kids. With expert interviews and candid conversations, you'll discover practical solutions for things like school challenges and refusal, therapy options, a ...
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Podcast exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance, and all things neurodivergent.
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We share our experiences parenting young children with the pathological demand avoidance profile of autism.
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Raising awareness and acceptance about Pathological Demand Avoidance, or PDA as well as other forms of neurodivergence.
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A different brilliant is an Aspect podcast made for Autistic adults and parents or carers of kids on the autism spectrum.
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Welcome to My BCBA Life, the podcast by Circle Care Services, hosted by Penina. Whether you’re navigating the highs or facing the challenges of being a BCBA, this is the space for real talk and real solutions. You’re not alone—join a community of passionate BCBAs who are committed to improving the lives of others while finding fulfillment in their own journey. Let’s dive into practical strategies and insights that will help make every day more rewarding.
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The SEND Mum Club is a parenting podcast with a difference. Made specifically for parents with children with all kinds of additional needs and/or disabilities. It's a place to share the joys and challenges of raising children with extra needs, with raw, honest conversations, designed to make you feel seen and heard on a journey none of us expected to be on.
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Join Mona Kay as she focuses on increasing understanding of the strengths, differences, and challenges in mixed neurotype relationships. Whether you're autistic, neurotypical or allistic, this podcast is for you! Knowing how your neurology may impact your communication style, emotional and social needs, processing speeds, sensory needs and sexual and physical intimacy desires is critical, especially in your romantic relationships. Listen in and learn about other's lived experiences, lessons ...
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Catie and Erik’s Infinite Quest is a podcast about ADHD, neurodivergence, and navigating life as a weird little brain in a neurotypical world. Hosted by TikTok creators Cate Osborn (Catieosaurus) and Erik Gude (HeyGude), we talk ADHD, depression, relationships, mental health, and executive dysfunction—with a side of queer joy, video games, and chaos.
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Takiwātanga, Love Not Cure; Exploring autism one strength at a time. This is a podcast about autism stories. Takiwātanga is the Te Reo Māori for autism. From 'tōku/tōna anō takiwā' - 'my/his/her own time and space'. www.takiwatanga.org.nz ------------------------------ Support our here: https://bit.ly/Takiwatangashirts ----------------------------- #Takiwatanga, #autismawareness, #autism, #lovenotcure
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This is a podcast dedicated to answering your questions about mental health, anxiety, depression, relationships, sex, and life WITHOUT psychobabble BS. I am Dr. Robert Duff, a psychologist from Southern California, but I'm also a regular dude who legitimately wants to help out. I wrote the best selling books Hardcore Self Help: F**k Depression and Hardcore Self Help: F**K Anxiety. Those are available at http://hardcoreselfhelp.com
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We often enter motherhood envisioning joy, nurturing, peace, and love. But the reality can blindside us. Nobody tells us about Mom Rage, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts, or other mental health struggles. Unfortunately, when we seek help, we might face a lack of support, a system that doesn’t put moms first, and a world that turns a blind eye to the challenges of motherhood. We’re here to change that. We believe that moms deserve access to community, support, and mental health literacy. I ...
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This podcast offers essential insights for parents of children with disabilities, covering topics from advocating for your child’s rights through the special education process to innovative interventions and practical support strategies. Each episode features conversations with experts, empowering you to confidently navigate your child’s unique educational journey. Join me for guidance, inspiration, and a supportive community on your path.
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The Pathological Demand Avoidance of Stardew Valley
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1:10:35Pathological Demand Avoidance, Stardew Valley Routines, and Breaking Mental Health Patterns In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and how it affects daily life for adults with ADHD. They explore the challenging cycle of avoiding tasks specifically because they feel like things you're "supposed" to do…
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18: Jessie Townz: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
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54:53This week I’m joined by Jessie Townz to talk about her son Max who has Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and high functioning autism. We discuss the challenges of navigating the school system and how hard it was to find Max a suitable setting where they understood his needs. We discuss the importance of advocacy, the impact of PDA on their family…
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TPP 214a: Alane Freund How to Support & Parent a Highly Sensitive Child
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44:38Licensed family therapist and international consultant on high sensitivity Alane Freund explains what high sensitivity is, how it shows up in children, teens, and adults, and gives her insights on how parents can help a highly sensitive child flourish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Hosts Julianna Scott and Kelley Jensen explore the controversial term "virtual autism," coined by Romanian psychologist Marius Zomfier in 2018 to describe behavioral abnormalities in children aged 0-3 exposed to excessive screen time. The discussion clarifies that virtual autism is not real autism and examines the developmental impacts of early scr…
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Intimacy Intensive and Couples Retreat-Grace Myhill
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33:14If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona has available through Neurodiverse Love you can click here . Mona offers coaching and support groups for neurodiverse couples and the non-autistic/NT partners. ____________________________________________________________ During this episode, returning guest Grace Myhill shares information abo…
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As parents of PDA children and teens we do a ton of work to support and heal the nervous systems of our kids, often at the expense of our own (also sensitive) nervous systems. So for this episode I invited Afshan Tafler, a nervous system expert, to speak with me. We talked about: The impact on a parent's nervous system of raising a PDA child or tee…
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TPP 457: A Conversation with Dr. Alissa Jerud About Emotion-Savvy Parenting
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36:46In this episode, I’m talking with clinical psychologist and author Alissa Jerud about her new book, Emotion Savvy Parenting. We get into how parents can better understand and manage their own emotions—especially in those intense, in-the-moment situations—so they can show up more effectively for their kids. Alissa shares her ART tools (Accept, Regul…
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Cultural sensitivity in ABA with Jasmin Chacko
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31:47Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Ethics CEUs with the link below. CEU Links: https://forms.clickup.com/14171965/f/dgftx-61237/MFI5QBBOYD41T5ERAJ?Type%20of%20CEU%27s=.5%20BACB%20Ethics%20CEUs&Instructor=Jasmin%20Chacko,%20BCBA What happens when a BCBA leaves the U.S. and begins practicing in a completely different culture? In this eye-open…
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It’s the summer holidays so the podcast (and me) will be going on a break. I’m going to have more fabulous guests for you from the beginning of September but in the meantime I’m going to leave you with a montage of the advice from all of my amazing guests so far! Tags: parenting podcast, additional needs, SEN parenting, SEND…
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TPP 211a: Parenting Scripts for Stressed Out Moments with Kids, with Dr. Adele Lafrance
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36:17Clinical psychologist and co-developer of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dr. Adele Lafrance, talks about her new book, What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work, a practical guide for parents and caregivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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ADHD storytelling meets childhood nostalgia as Erik and Cate bounce through secret forts, first computers, and teenage rebellion. This neurodivergent conversation captures the authentic ADHD experience of connecting seemingly random memories, from discovering computers in secret passages to stress-inducing DARE programs and early internet adventure…
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Breaking myths: Jodi Rodgers and Michael Theo talk relationships, dating and intimacy
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42:16In the latest episode of A Different Brilliant, host Madeleine Jane Lobsey is joined by Michael Theo and therapist and author Jodi Rodgers to explore relationships, dating, intimacy and consent. Together, they unpack common myths, including the idea that people on the autism connection don’t want romantic or physical connection, and highlight the d…
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Cold Hard Truths: Suggestions for RFK Jr.
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11:43Hosts Julianna Scott and Kelley Jensen address listener feedback on the title of their episode on siblings, clarifying their intention wasn't to pit neurotypical against neurodivergent siblings, but rather show all siblings united against the challenges neurodivergence can bring to family dynamics. They discuss their recent op-ed about RFK Jr.'s au…
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Embracing Neurodiversity in a Relationship-Tony Attwood & Michelle Garnett
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44:10If you would like to buy lifetime access to the 31 sessions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference click here and use code Podcast50 to get $50 off the conference price. Also, to learn more about the other resources Mona has available you can check out her website. ____________________________________________________________ During this session…
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TPP 456: Maggie Dent on How to Parent, Love & Support Today’s Teens
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44:42In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by beloved Australian parenting expert and author Maggie Dent to explore what it really takes to raise resilient, emotionally healthy teens in today’s ever-changing world. Drawing on her experiences as a high school teacher, mother of four boys, and trusted voice in the parenting space, Maggie shares practi…
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Voice, Vision, and Validation: A Conversation With Diane Gould on Empowering Neurodivergent Lives
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46:57In this powerful episode of The PDA Parenting Podcast, host Amy Kotha is joined by Diane Gould, LCSW - a veteran therapist, late-diagnosed autistic woman, and Director of PDA North America. Diane shares her personal journey to discovering her neurodivergence and how it informs her professional mission to amplify PDA awareness and advocacy across th…
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20: Becky Blount: Pectus Excavatum & ADHD
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55:18This week I’m chatting to Becky Blount about her son Bobby's health journey, including his diagnosis of pectus excavatum and ADHD. Becky shares her experiences with Bobby's surgery, recovery, and the significant changes in his quality of life post-operation. We talk about funding cuts for the pectus excavatum surgery and how Becky has campaigned to…
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TPP 210a: Dr. Roberto Olivardia Talks About Kids with ADHD and Sleep Challenges
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47:55Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, talks about the relationship between ADHD and sleep challenges, and offers strategies for children struggling with sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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Oh Brother! (And Sister!): Siblings vs. Neurodivergence
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53:42Hosts Julianna Scott and Kelley Jensen welcome their own children, Ethan and Rosalie, to discuss the profound impact of growing up as siblings to neurodivergent family members. The conversation explores "glass child syndrome" - when siblings feel invisible due to the intense focus on a high-needs child. Through candid personal stories, they examine…
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Learning How to Give and Receive Emotional Reciprocity-Solo Episode
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16:17During this solo episode, Mona Kay talks about how important emotional reciprocity can be in a neurodiverse relationship. Learning how to give and receive emotional reciprocity can begin to change your connection to your partner and your relationship. However, it's also important to remember that each partner may have different emotional needs. As …
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TPP 455: A Conversation with Dr. Naomi Fisher on Neurodivergence, PDA, and Self-Directed Learning
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40:32In this conversation, I talk with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Naomi Fisher about self-directed education, and why it can be such a powerful approach for neurodivergent kids, especially those with a PDA profile. Naomi shares why agency is so important in learning, how traditional school can chip away at a child’s self-worth, and what it loo…
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Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form. Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE. Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE. ------------------- How can BCBAs foster trust with families and make parent training more effective through empathy and realistic goals? In this episode, Penina sits down with Megan Patton to …
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19: Lauren James: Accepting a Second Diagnosis Alongside Down Syndrome
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1:07:20Lauren James joins me to talk about her gorgeous 3 year old daughter Dottie. This is an emotional one for me because my Leo is only slightly younger than Dottie and a lot of Lauren’s initial feelings about a diagnosis of Down Syndrome mirror my own. We discuss acceptance, how to talk to siblings about a diagnosis – Dottie is one of 6, and how Laure…
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In this special mini-episode, Debbie reflects on the Tilt Parenting revolution nearly 10 years after it began and invites listeners to complete a short survey to help assess what’s working and what still needs to change for families raising neurodivergent kids today. This is your chance to help shape the future of the movement to shift the parentin…
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TPP 209a: Blake Boles Asks Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School
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42:35Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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Life with a PDA Sibling: A Raw Conversation with Devi
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43:14What is it really like to grow up with a sibling who has PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) autism? In this powerful episode, I sit down with my daughter Devika -an autistic, ADHD teen herself - to talk about her personal experience as the sister of a PDA child. Devi shares openly about the emotional ups and downs, how family dynamics were affecte…
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TPP 454: What Do I Do When My 18-year-old Is Stalled Out and Not Ready to Launch?
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25:16This week I’m joined by Zach Morris for a thoughtful conversation about the challenges of parenting neurodivergent teens who are approaching adulthood. We dig into a listener question about an almost-18-year-old who’s still really struggling, despite years of support. Zach and I explore the pressures parents face, the grief that can come up, how to…
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The Refrigerator Moms podcast relaunches with this first episode. Julianna Scott and Kelley Jensen dive deep into the pervasive issue of mom guilt that plagues autism parents. Drawing from their 20+ year friendship and experience raising autistic children, they debunk the harmful "Refrigerator Mother Theory" while offering practical strategies for …
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Autism and Sensory Sex: Enjoying Sexual Pleasure by Connecting to Your Sensory Experience-Candice Christiansen
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40:57During this episode you will have an opportunity to hear Candice’s outstanding presentation from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. Research over the past decade suggests that many Autistic adults seek sexual and romantic relationships similar to non-Autistic adults. However, there are still outdated stereotypes and beliefs that Autistic people…
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Ep. 120 - Healthy Self-Concept for PDA Child or Teen
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25:58How do we help our kids develop a positive self image, no matter their diagnosis? In this episode I walk through the steps of helping your PDA child or teen do so, and in a way that provides them autonomy and equality throughout. It's an excerpt from one of the live workshops of our Paradigm Shift Program. I hope it's helpful! Mentioned in this epi…
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TPP 453: Dr. Lisa Rappaport on Parenting Dyslexia and Supporting Dyslexic Learners in School and Beyond
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31:21In this conversation, I talk with neuropsychologist Lisa Rappaport about the realities of living with dyslexia—something she knows firsthand. We get into what dyslexia really is (and isn’t), how awareness and support have evolved, and why early diagnosis and strong advocacy matter so much. Lisa shares insights from both her personal and professiona…
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Season 3 Episode 34 Special Guests - Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles
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1:05:46Send us a text In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles. Rachel and Brad are from Polaris Academy in Mesa, Arizona. Polaris Academy is a transformative autism academy dedicated to empowering neurodiverse children. Find out more about Polaris Academy: www.polarisacademy.org Connect with Rachel: rachel@polarisacademy…
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TPP 207a: Dr. Tina Payne Bryson on The Power of Showing Up
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59:56Psychotherapist and author Tina Payne Bryson talks about what showing up for our kids looks like and the theory of secure attachment and how it affects our children on a neurological level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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AuDHD: Dual Diagnosis of Autism & ADHD in Adults - Sarah Hendrickx
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44:33During this episode you will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned author Sarah Hendrickx about how autism and ADHD (AuDHD) impact adults. Increasing numbers of people are realizing that one neurodivergent condition doesn't explain all of their experiences and dual diagnosis rates of Autism + ADHD are growing fast. During this episode S…
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TPP 452: Dr. Laura Markham on Peacefully Parenting Siblings in Neurospicy Families
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46:15In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Markham to unpack the often messy world of sibling dynamics—especially when one or more kids are neurodivergent. We talk about why peaceful parenting starts with connection, how to handle those inevitable "it's not fair!" moments, and how to repair after conflict. Laura shares thoughtful, practical strateg…
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Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form. Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE. Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE. How can BCBAs avoid burnout while delivering high-quality care to others? In this episode, Penina chats with Danae Medrano, BCBA, and founder of Fave Health and Wellness Coaching, about the cri…
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17: Charlotte House: Managing a Rare Form of Epilepsy
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1:01:30My guest this week is Charlotte House, talking about her son Barnaby who has a rare form of epilepsy. Barnaby can have up to 70 seizures a day and we discuss how Charlotte manages that and what measures have had to be put in place to keep him safe. We talk about the on-going wait to find out what’s causing Barnaby’s seizures, how Charlotte finds re…
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TPP 206a: Empathy and Perspective-Building: Why We Need it Now More Than Ever
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40:24Amanda Morin, an author, speaker, parent advocate, former early childhood educator and in-house expert for Understood, talks the importance and power of fostering empathy in our children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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Ep. 119 - Life-Changing Impacts (for all) By Shifting How They Parented Their PDA Child
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45:45In this episode I speak with Paradigm Shift Program alumna Caroline Thor about the tremendous impacts of changing her parenting approach - for her PDA son, her family, and herself as a professional. I hope it's helpful to you. xo, Casey Caroline's Website Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift Program…
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Season 3 Episode 33 Special Guest - Rachel Crupi, M.S., BCBA-LBA
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1:00:44Send us a text In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Rachel Crupi, M.S., BCBA-LBA. Rachel Crupi is the Director of Behavior Services at Polaris Academy in Mesa, Arizona. Polaris Academy is a transformative autism academy dedicated to empowering neurodiverse children. Find out more about Polaris Academy: www.polarisacademy.org Connect with …
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Normalizing and Understanding the Grieving Process-Solo Episode
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31:59Learning you are in a mixed neurotype relationship can lead to grieving the relationship you thought you would have, but may never experience. Going through this process to move towards healing includes many stages that are important to understand. During this solo episode Mona normalizes that grief is usually part of the process of discovering you…
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TPP 451: Dr. Ken Ginsburg on Lighthouse Parenting — Loving Guidance for an Enduring Bond
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40:34In this episode, I’m talking with pediatrician and author Ken Ginsburg about his new book Lighthouse Parenting. Ken shares his powerful framework for showing up as a steady, loving guide for our kids—offering both support and boundaries as they grow. We get into what it means to really know and prepare our kids, how to be their safe harbor in tough…
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16: Steph Papas: Navigating An Extremely Rare Diagnosis of TARP Syndrome
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39:23In this episode I speak to my first international guest, all the way from Australia! Steph Papas joins me to chat about her 2 year old son Archie who has the extremely rare genetic condition TARP syndrome. We discuss the emotional resilience needed to deal with a potentially life limiting diagnosis, the decision to delay telling more than a handful…
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TPP 204a: Musician Laurie Berkner on Inclusivity & Connecting with Neurodivergent Kids
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36:33Debbie talks with singer and songwriter Laurie Berkner (The Laurie Berkner Band) about writing music that connects with all kids, why Laurie's music so powerfully resonates with differently wired children, her mission of inclusivity, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Pathological Demand Avoidance and autism strategies
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32:44Join host Madeleine Jane Lobsey and Aspect’s Positive Behaviour Support practitioner Anna James as they discuss Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA and autism strategies and why anxiety, not defiance, drives avoidance. Also known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy and Pervasive Drive for Autonomy, Anna offers examples and practical tips for parents,…
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Ever wake up feeling 30 years older after doom-scrolling until 3:40 AM? Join us for an unfiltered ADHD conversation covering sleep struggles, social media addiction, chronic pain, antidepressants, and breaking down harmful stereotypes about sexuality and consent. Episode Highlights: ADHD time blindness and social media's grip on sleep schedules Liv…
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Ep. 118 - PDA, Screens, and AI - Oh My!
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1:06:45How do I feel about AI, and how do I use it with my PDA child? In this episode I talk through these things and more with Kelly Edwards, founder of the 90-Minute School Day. As a mom of a PDAer herself, and an expert in the homeschooling/unschooling space, Kelly brings great insight to our conversation. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned in this …
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The Impact of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Neurodivergent Relationships: Navigating Burnout-Grace Malonai
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41:38During this podcast episode you will have an opportunity to listen to one of the 30+ amazing sessions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. You will hear from Dr. Grace Malonai as she explores the impact of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in neurodivergent relationships. She provides a comprehensive understanding of how PDA manifests in n…
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TPP 450: Dr. David Yeager on What the Science Says About Motivating Young People
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37:01In this episode, I talk with David Yeager about what really fuels motivation and a sense of belonging for our kids—especially neurodivergent ones. We unpack the different mindsets adults bring to the table—like enforcer, protector, and mentor—and how shifting into a mentor mindset can help kids feel respected, understood, and more engaged. David sh…
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