• Sounding The Alarm: Autistic Burnout & How To Help
    Oct 2 2024

    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 for managing stress. Dr. Nichols also talks about her support programs for autistic adults, packed with helpful resources for autistic individuals and their supporters. Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional, this episode is full of real-life advice for supporting autistic people and improving their well-being!

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    41 mins
  • Pragmatic Language: How Social Rules Shape Communication in Neurodivergent Children
    Sep 25 2024

    🎙️ 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 executive functioning 📚
    • The impact of non-verbal cues like eye contact and facial expressions 👀😄

    Maggie and Holly break down why understanding and embracing neurodivergent communication styles is key, and how society can do better at accommodating these differences. 🙌

    They also chat about why it’s so important to create a space where neurodivergent kids don’t have to “mask” who they are, and how parents, educators, and kids can team up to build a supportive and inclusive environment. 💪✨

    Don’t miss this insightful and empowering conversation! 👏

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Words Matter: Statements That Harm the Mental Health of Neurodivergent Kids
    Sep 18 2024

    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 offering personal experiences and professional insights, Holly and Jaime emphasize the importance of understanding and validating neurodivergent experiences to prevent trauma and improve communication. Don't miss it!

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    41 mins
  • 4 Social/Emotional Factors That Impact Learning in Neurodivergent Children
    Sep 11 2024

    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.

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    35 mins
  • Unpacking Anxiety: 3 Common Fears in Neurodivergent Children and How to Ease Them"
    Sep 4 2024

    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 empower the neurodivergent children in your life. Don’t miss out!

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    46 mins
  • 5 Ways to Create a Neurodiversity Affirming School
    Aug 28 2024

    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 therapist, you are going to LOVE this episode as it's packed full of wonderful strategies!

    Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist

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    37 mins
  • 5 Ways to Support Executive Functioning in Autistic & ADHD Children
    Aug 21 2024

    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

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    46 mins
  • Understanding & Treating PANS/PANDAS in Autistic Children
    Aug 14 2024

    In this episode, Holly Blanc Moses chats with Dr. Roseanne Kapana Hodge about some Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated w/ Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and how these sudden-onset (and slower-onset) disorders can drastically impact mental health and behavior. They dive into the challenges of diagnosing these conditions, especially when it comes to tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, and stress how important it is to spread awareness and push for better diagnosis and treatment options.

    ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist

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    30 mins