Latest Highfunctioningautism Podcast Episodes
Mastering Crisis Response with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - June 28, 2024 20:03 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsParenting 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...
Nurturing Independence with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - June 22, 2024 04:28 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIndependence 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. Pro...
Narcissism & Autism with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - May 25, 2024 00:31 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAutism 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. ...
Time Blindness and It's Complexities with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - May 03, 2024 19:35 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe disabling effects of time blindness in neurodivergent individuals are often underestimated, overshadowed by more apparent symptoms. This common but often misunderstood trait in neurodivergent individuals, can have profound consequences on their daily lives and future prospects. Unlike mere f...
Developmental Focus: Why It's Important with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - April 27, 2024 04:20 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHave you ever felt frustrated because you couldn't get your autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to do something desirable or stop doing something undesirable? You've tried so many things and it's not working. Many parents and people working with young people get stuck in neg...
The Shift from Parent to Mentor: A Critical Transformation with Jason & Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - March 23, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAre you tired of trying to make traditional parenting approaches work for you? Ready to make a profound shift that fosters genuine connections and sustainable growth for your child, teen, or young adult? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of NDM™ NeuroDevelopmental Mentoring...
Big Announcement! Parenting to Mentor with Jason & Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - March 09, 2024 03:19 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFriends, Hello! We've got something exciting to share with you in this episode! You know, parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when it comes to raising neurodivergent young people. But, guess what? It doesn't have to be a struggle without hope. In today's episode, we're peeling back the...
The Power in Choosing a Parenting Framework with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - March 01, 2024 14:18 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsParenting neurodivergents and those who have struggles can be overwhelming, especially when faced with conflicting advice. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of choosing a framework to operate from. Learn how selecting a clear direction can help you move beyond confusion an...
Move Beyond Quick Fixes to Sustainable Development with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - February 17, 2024 03:53 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsParenting neurodivergent children can be challenging, and relying on quick fixes may seem like an easy solution. However, these quick fixes can lead to long-term damage and hinder sustainable development. On today's episode of the Autism & Neurodiversity podcast, I'm discussing the pitfalls of ...
Stop Reacting and Start Nurturing Connection with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - February 09, 2024 19:15 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsParenting can be hard, especially when you have an autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult. It's easy to find yourself constantly reacting to your loved one's undesirable or challenging behaviors. And... it's a stressful way to be parenting. Reactive approaches fall sho...
Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 3 with Dr. Jack Hinman
Autism & Neurodiversity - January 26, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsEver get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. ...
Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 2 with Dr. Jack Hinman
Autism & Neurodiversity - January 20, 2024 06:48 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsEver get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. ...
Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 1 with Dr. Jack Hinman
Autism & Neurodiversity - January 12, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsEver get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. ...
3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 3 with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - December 29, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFeeling the holiday squeeze? The holidays can be magical... and manic, especially when your neurodivergent loved ones are on sensory overload. In this Part 3 of our holiday stress-busting mini-series, we dive deep into the hidden challenges that neurodivergent kids face and uncover a key strateg...
3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 2 with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - December 22, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFeeling frazzled instead of festive? The holidays bring joy, but for families with neurodivergent children, the season can be a sensory overload meltdown-maker. Part 2 in this mini-series on reducing stress I'll help you understand the hidden challenges that add to stress and one of the keys to ...
3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 1 with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - December 16, 2023 00:01 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHoliday season is here, bringing festive cheer but also potential meltdowns for families with autistic and neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. In part one of this mini-series, I have some important perspectives to support you in taking care of yourself and your loved ones so that y...
Managing Our Expectations with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - November 24, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsParenting is one of those jobs that rarely matches up with our expectations. The challenges of parenting an autistic or neurodivergent is an experience many of us were not well prepared for. Sometimes it's hard to adjust our expectations for what it would be like, what our child would be like,...
Boost Their Resilience with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - November 18, 2023 01:47 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIt takes resilience to grow, develop, and be happy and successful in life when we have very real struggles. Resilient children, teens, and young adults are more willing to try things and try at them for longer. Low resilience leads to giving up quickly or even refusing to try. Get some insight...
Supporting the Transition into Adulthood with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - November 11, 2023 04:51 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsParenting an autistic and/or neurodivergent child can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. As they transition into adulthood, the question of independence often arises. In this episode, Jason explores practical strategies to help neurodivergent young adults navigate the path to self-relian...
The Secret to Building Their Confidence with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - November 04, 2023 03:10 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDo you want to raise a confident child, teen or young adult? One who is not afraid to take risks, try new things, and perseveres in the face of challenges? When you get skilled at building their self-confidence you can help them be more successful even if they are autistic, an ADHDer or neuro...
When Your Love One Pulls Away with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - October 27, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDo you have a teen or young adult in your life who is pulling away from you? If so, you're not alone. Many teens and young adults but especially autistic and neurodivergents go through a phase where they need to distance themselves from their parents in order to grow and develop their own identi...
Crush Shame & Boost Well-being by Parenting with Empathy with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - October 21, 2023 02:10 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsOur young people, especially our autistic and neurodivergent, thrive when they're met with support and empathy, and spiral down when they're met with shame-based approaches and rejection. It can be challenging to offer empathy, especially when your child, teen, or young adult is behaving negat...
Mania and Neurodiversity: What Parents Need to Know with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - October 13, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDoes your autistic or neurodivergent loved one swing between manic, over the top, emotions and depression? In this episode, Jason talks about the challenges of extreme swings in emotionally dysregulated states. This can lead to problems in their relationships, at work, and in other areas o...
Breaking the Cycle of Shame-based Parenting Approaches with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - October 06, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHave you ever tried to stop yelling at your kids, only to find yourself yelling again? Have you tried rewarding and punishing, but it's not working? If so, you're not alone. Many of us were parented with shame-based approaches, and we may be unintentionally using the same approaches with our o...
Time Blindness and It's Impact on Connecting Cause and Effect with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - September 29, 2023 16:01 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTime blindness is a common challenge for autistics and neurodivergents. It can make it difficult to estimate how long it will take to complete a task, to plan ahead, and to meet deadlines. This can lead to frustration and anxiety for both parents and their children. Understanding some of the nua...
Boundaries with Love: Fostering Attachment and Autonomy with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - September 23, 2023 05:34 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHave you ever felt powerless, confused, angry, or resentful because you were struggling to hold healthy boundaries with your child, teen, or young adult? Or maybe you thought you were holding boundaries, but they felt ineffective or even damaging to your relationship? In this episode, I share ...
Beyond 'No': Building Stronger Bonds with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - August 18, 2023 17:23 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsLearn how saying 'yes' can strengthen bonds, promote open communication, and guide your child's growth. Discover practical strategies to shift from conflict to connection, leading to empowered, confident kids. Tune in for a fresh perspective on effective parenting. Follow "Debbie Grygla" on In...
Mindful Parenting: Embracing Connection as a Practice for Success with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - July 29, 2023 04:43 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIf you've ever felt stuck in your attempts to build a meaningful bond, Debbie is here to share a powerful tool that can transform your relationship into one of influence and connection. Discover how this tool can lead to better support for your child's success, development, and overall happines...
Unraveling the Power of Novelty: How Dopamine Drives Motivation in ADHDers with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - July 21, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings"How do you motivate them?" It helpes to understand dopamine, the neurotransmitter connected with feeling good and motivated. ADHDers have issues with dopamine levels and transmition. They need more support to increase their dopamine. Novelty is a powerful tool that can help. Follow "Debbi...
101. Motivation Challenges: The intersection of PDA, OCD, and Paralysis by Analysis with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - July 13, 2023 23:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode we explore what may appear as laziness or self-sabotage, but is actually a battle with three anxiety-induced barriers. These common barriers overwhelm and frustrate neurodivergent individuals, hindering their progress. Learn how mindful and intentional mentoring can guide them t...
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