THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST

Oct 23 2024 200 ep. 159
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Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast, your go-to podcast for neurodiversity-affirming, insightful, and practical support. We discuss mental health, emotional regulation, social interaction, academics, independence, and more! Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, you'll find knowledge, evidence-based tips, and real-life stories to empower Autistic and ADHD children and teens to live a life they love. Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist

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Unmasking At Last: The Unexpected Sadness Of Being Authentically Neurodivergent

Oct 23 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I’m opening up about my experience at the Journey's with PDA Retreat—and about my key takeaways: True Freedom: The retreat allowed me to be myself completely—no pressure to conform, no judgment—just acceptance and understanding. The Power of Acceptance: I could take breaks, fidget, or choose not to talk, and it was all okay. No

Shame To Success: How To Give Effective & Neurodiversity-Affirming Instructions

Oct 16 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of The Autism ADHD podcast, we’re exploring how to give instructions that actually work for neurodivergent kids. I’ll discuss why the usual ways of communicating can leave everyone feeling frustrated and share some simple, effective techniques for getting on the same page. I’ll also break down tasks into easy, manageable steps and highlight why creating a supp

Powerful Insights on Parenting Children With Pathological Demand Avoidance

Oct 09 2024 43 mins  
Thanks for joining me today for this episode rewind! Dr. Casey Ehrlich and I are chatting about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), neurodivergent kids and parenting. Specifically, we are covering physiological reactions, parenting stress, misconceptions, creating boundaries, and parenting peace. Don't miss this episode! ❤️ Holly Blanc Moses- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist

Sounding The Alarm: Autistic Burnout & How To Help

Oct 02 2024 41 mins  
In this super insightful episode rebroadcast of the Autism ADHD podcast, Holly welcomes Dr. Alice Nichols, an autistic clinical psychologist. Dr. Nichols shares her personal journey and expert advice on understanding, spotting, and preventing burnout in autistic individuals. They chat about the signs of burnout, the unique struggles autistic people face, and offer practical tips fo

Pragmatic Language: How Social Rules Shape Communication in Neurodivergent Children

Sep 25 2024 63 mins  
🎙️ New Episode Alert! In this episode of the Autism ADHD podcast, Holly sits down with Maggie McGarvey, an awesome neurodiversity-affirming speech-language pathologist, to talk all about pragmatic language and how it affects neurodivergent individuals. 🌟 They dive into some really important topics like: Emotional regulation and mental health 🧠❤️ Social support and e

Words Matter: Statements That Harm the Mental Health of Neurodivergent Kids

Sep 18 2024 40 mins  
Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast! Holly welcomes Jamie A. Heidel, a late-diagnosed autistic ADHD writer, consultant, and communication translator, back to the podcast. They chat about damaging statements toward neurodivergent children and teens such as "Everything has to go your way" and "Stop back talking". They explain how these statements cause confusion and distress. By offer

4 Social/Emotional Factors That Impact Learning in Neurodivergent Children

Sep 11 2024 34 mins  
Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast! Holly Blanc Moses and Dr. Karen Wilson dive into how social and emotional factors affect learning. They talk about how mental health plays a huge role, pointing out that things like anxiety, loneliness, social media pressures, and lack of sleep can really get in the way of doing well in school. Don't miss it! Click here for FREE resources on soci

Unpacking Anxiety: 3 Common Fears in Neurodivergent Children and How to Ease Them"

Sep 04 2024 45 mins  
Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast:) Join Holly Blanc Moses, The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist, and Brian R. King, a neurodivergent social worker, author, and father, to explore three big fears that many neurodivergent kids face. With a focus on empathy, resilience, and collaborative problem-solving, this episode is packed with practical tips and wisdom to help you connect with and

5 Ways to Create a Neurodiversity Affirming School

Aug 28 2024 36 mins  
Welcome to this week's episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast! Dr. Joanne Riordan, Neurodivergent Psychologist and I are chatting about 5 ways to create neurodiversity affirming schools. Key points include understanding the neurodiversity paradigm, learning from those with lived experience, and ensuring representation of neurodivergent individuals. If you are a parent, educator, or the

5 Ways to Support Executive Functioning in Autistic & ADHD Children

Aug 21 2024 46 mins  
Join Cooper Haskins and I in this fantastic episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast! We chat about five must-know strategies for executive functioning and the impact of Executive functioning on mental health. Don't miss it:) Sincerely, Holly - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly