Episodes — The Neurodiversity Podcast

Episodes

Episode 132: Beneath the Surface of Giftedness (encore)

Episode 132: Beneath the Surface of Giftedness (encore)

We revisit an early conversation with one of our most popular guests about what makes gifted kids tick.

2e, ADHD, Creativity, Education, Gifted, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisJuly 21, 2022gifted, neurodiversity

Episode 131: Removing the Roadblocks of Dyslexia

Episode 131: Removing the Roadblocks of Dyslexia

The author of Take the Stone Out of the Shoe talks to Emily Kircher-Morris about dyslexia, the world of neurodiversity, and beyond.

Dyslexia, Education, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisJuly 14, 2022dyslexia, education, neurodiversity, parenting

Episode 130: The Utility (or Futility) of Labels

Episode 130: The Utility (or Futility) of Labels

The things you can control, the things that serve you well, are much more important than everything else.

2e, Counseling, Executive Functioning, Gifted, Neurodiversity, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisJuly 7, 2022executive functioning, neurodiversity

Episode 129: Our Bright and Complex, Twice-Exceptional Kids with Dr. Dan Peters

Episode 129: Our Bright and Complex, Twice-Exceptional Kids with Dr. Dan Peters

The complexity of parenting, teaching, or counseling a neurodivergent person can be daunting.

2e, Autism, Dyslexia, Education, Executive Functioning, Gifted, Neurodiversity, Parenting, PDADave MorrisJune 23, 2022executive functioning, dyslexia, parenting, twice-exceptional

Episode 128: What We’re Learning About (Pervasive) Pathological Demand Avoidance

Episode 128: What We’re Learning About (Pervasive) Pathological Demand Avoidance

Here’s a clear description of PDA, and how to approach the children or students who have it.

ADHD, Autism, PDA, ParentingDave MorrisJune 17, 2022PDA, autism

Episode 127: Ask Me Anything with Emily Kircher-Morris

Episode 127: Ask Me Anything with Emily Kircher-Morris

Dyslexia, PDA, autism, parenting, ADHD, we talk about all of it on our first AMA.

2e, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Education, PDA, ParentingDave MorrisJune 6, 20222e, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, education, parenting, PDA

Episode 126: Laying the Groundwork for Life After High School

Episode 126: Laying the Groundwork for Life After High School

School’s out in much of the world, and next year marks a dramatic lifestyle change for college-bound students.

2e, Counseling, Education, Executive Functioning, NeurodiversityDave MorrisMay 26, 20222e, counseling, education, executive functioning

Episode 125: Teaching Learners How To Learn

Episode 125: Teaching Learners How To Learn

Educational therapy might be a new concept to you, but it’s a growing service and helpful tool for neurodivergent learners.

2e, Counseling, Education, Executive Functioning, ParentingDave MorrisMay 19, 2022counseling, education, educational therapy, neurodiversity, executive functioning

Episode 124: Want to Help Kids? Help Their Parents

Episode 124: Want to Help Kids? Help Their Parents

Helping differently wired kids sometimes requires rewiring their parents.

2e, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, Parenting, PDADave MorrisMay 12, 2022parenting, neurodiversity, twice-exceptional, executive functioning, PDA

Episode 123: Is This A Game To You? Let’s Talk Play Therapy

Episode 123: Is This A Game To You? Let’s Talk Play Therapy

Play therapy is a great way to make kids comfortable with opening up.

ASD, Autism, Counseling, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, Play TherapyDave MorrisApril 28, 2022Autism Acceptance Month, autism, Play Therapy

Episode 122: Attorney, Author, Artist, Autistic

Episode 122: Attorney, Author, Artist, Autistic

Early diagnosis, understanding parents, good opportunities. Those things can take you a long way.

ASD, Autism, Education, NeurodiversityDave MorrisApril 19, 2022ASD, autism, Autism Acceptance Month, education

Episode 121: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance with Harry J. Thompson

Episode 121: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance with Harry J. Thompson

Autism Acceptance Month continues with a conversation about Pathological Demand Avoidance.

ASD, Autism, ADHD, Executive Functioning, PDADave MorrisApril 11, 2022PDA, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Autism Acceptance Month, autism

Episode 120: World Autism Acceptance Month - We're Not Broken

Episode 120: World Autism Acceptance Month - We're Not Broken

Don’t change us, change the world.

ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Education, NeurodiversityDave MorrisApril 7, 2022autism, ASD, Autism Acceptance Month

Episode 119: World Autism Acceptance Month - Autism’s History and Neurodiversity’s Future with Steve Silberman

Episode 119: World Autism Acceptance Month - Autism’s History and Neurodiversity’s Future with Steve Silberman

We’re bringing back conversations about autism during World Autism Acceptance Month.

ASD, Autism, Executive Functioning, NeurodiversityDave MorrisApril 4, 2022autism, neurodiversity, ASD

Episode 118: Embracing the Bright Without Quashing the Quirky

Episode 118: Embracing the Bright Without Quashing the Quirky

The Bright and Quirky Summit 2022 is live April 4-8, but you can access the catalog of videos and discussions on your own schedule after it’s over.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 31, 2022neurodiversity, parenting, education

Episode 117: Letting Your Geek Flag Fly - Guidelines for Strengths-Based Supports

Episode 117: Letting Your Geek Flag Fly - Guidelines for Strengths-Based Supports

Learn ways to provide a better support system for neurodivergent gamers.

Counseling, Creativity, Executive Functioning, Gaming, Neurodiversity, Parenting, TechnologyDave MorrisMarch 23, 2022gaming, geek, technology