Episode 260: The Barrier-Breaking Evolution of Whole Body Regulation

How can we support kids' social and emotional growth without just managing their behavior?

ADHD, Autism, Education, Emotional Regulation, ParentingDave MorrisFebruary 26, 2025whole body regulation, adhd, autism, neurodiversity, education, teaching, executive functioning

Episode 259: Dyscalculia & Math: A Teacher's and Parent's Guide

Math can stir up a lot of anxiety—for kids and adults alike.

ADHD, Anxiety, Dyscalculia, Education, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisFebruary 19, 2025dyscalculia, education, parenting, mathematics, anxiety, working memory

Episode 258: What it Takes to Connect With Today's Students

Supporting learners isn't just about what happens in formal lessons—it's about how we connect with them everywhere they learn.

Education, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisFebruary 12, 2025education, parenting, assessments, processing speed

Episode 257: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Dr. Bill Dodson (Part 2)

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD—it’s a term that hits home for so many people with ADHD, but it’s not really acknowledged in the research world.

ADHD, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisFebruary 5, 2025ADHD, rejection sensitivity, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, Emotional disregulation, neurodiversity, social anxiety, mood disorders

Episode 256: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Dr. Bill Dodson (Part 1)

Emotional dysregulation is a big part of living with ADHD that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves.

ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisJanuary 30, 2025ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodiversity, Emotional Regulation, Social Anxiety, Mood Disorders

Episode 254: Unraveling the Mysteries of Baffling Behaviors

What if baffling moments are actually doorways to deeper understanding?

Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisJanuary 17, 2025trauma-informed care, neurodiversity, co-regulation, child development, emotional regulation, parenting, education

Episode 252: Self-Regulation: A Guide for Educators and Parents

Self-regulation isn't just about managing emotions—it's about how we think, feel, and behave in the learning environment.

2e, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Gifted, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisDecember 19, 2024self-regulation, emotional regulation, gifted, 2e, twice-exceptional, neurodiversity, parenting, education

Episode 250: Real-World Relationships, Digital Connections, Keeping It Together

For neurodivergent kids, finding their social groove looks different than you might think.

2e, ADHD, Autism, Executive Functioning, Gaming, Gifted, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisDecember 12, 2024neurodiversity, social relationships, pandemic, online, social skills, parenting, mental health, gifted, executive functioning

Episode 249: Unlocking Motivation in Neurodivergent Children

When it comes to neurodivergent brains, motivation isn't quite as simple as it seems.

ADHD, Education, Executive Functioning, Gaming, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisNovember 15, 2024neurodiversity, motivation, executive functioning, parenting, education, ADHD, PINCH framework

Episode 248: Ask Me Anything #9 with Emily Kircher-Morris

Questions asked via our Facebook group! Join the group and join the conversation.

2e, ADHD, Autism, Counseling, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Education, Executive Functioning, Gifted, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisNovember 7, 2024ADHD, dyslexia, giftedness, 504 plan, cognition

Episode 247: Beyond the Stereotypes of Autism and Neurodiversity

Outdated stereotypes often overshadow the reality and richness of neurodiversity.

2e, ADHD, Autism, Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Gifted, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisOctober 25, 2024autism, adhd, neurodiversity, gifted, autism diagnosis, emotional regulation, autism misdiagnosis, autism burnout

Episode 246: Challenging What We Know About Autism and PDA

Donna Henderson has some thoughts about autism, PDA, and more.

Assessment, Autism, Counseling, Education, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, PDA, ParentingDave MorrisOctober 17, 2024PDA, autism, neurodiversity, counseling

Episode 245: What Neurodivergent People Need to Know About Joining the Military

Joining the military with a diagnosis of ADHD or autism requires meeting specific criteria.

ADHD, Autism, Assessment, Anxiety, Counseling, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisOctober 10, 2024army, military, adhd, clinical psychology, neurodiversity, masking

Episode 244: You Can’t Cut Corners on Executive Function Skills

Executive function skills are crucial for success in school, work, and life. But for neurodivergent people, these skills can be particularly challenging.