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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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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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Sounding The Alarm: Autistic Burnout & How To Help

10/2/2024
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! Don’t miss out - Listen & Subscribe! 👏 Click here for Holly's FREE resources on social interaction and emotional regulation Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals

Duration:00:41:23

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Pragmatic Language: How Social Rules Shape Communication in Neurodivergent Children

9/25/2024
🎙️ 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: 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! 👏 Click here for Holly's FREE resources on social interaction and emotional regulation Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Maggie McGarvie:)

Duration:01:03:21

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

9/18/2024
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! Click here for FREE resources on social interaction and emotional regulation Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Jaime

Duration:00:40:55

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4 Social/Emotional Factors That Impact Learning in Neurodivergent Children

9/11/2024
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. Don't miss it! Click here for FREE resources on social interaction and emotional regulation Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Dr. Karen Wilson Dr. Wilson's resources

Duration:00:34:32

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

9/4/2024
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! Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Brian King

Duration:00:45:34

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5 Ways to Create a Neurodiversity Affirming School

8/28/2024
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 Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Dr. Joanne Riordan Get Dr. Riordan's free guide - The Calming Guide to Managing Your Child's Meltdowns

Duration:00:36:33

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5 Ways to Support Executive Functioning in Autistic & ADHD Children

8/21/2024
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 Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Cooper's services

Duration:00:46:15

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Understanding & Treating PANS/PANDAS in Autistic Children

8/14/2024
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 Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Dr. Ro and her services!

Duration:00:29:35

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Friendship Redefined: Supporting Social Connections for Autistic & ADHD Youth

8/7/2024
Join James Williams, Autistic Advocate/Author and Holly Blanc Moses as they chat about social challenges faced by autistic and ADHD children and teens such as forming friendships and navigating social expectations. They also cover - ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about James Williams

Duration:00:32:14

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Tantrums vs. Meltdowns: Understanding the Key Differences in Neurodivergent Kids

7/31/2024
Let's revisit this fantastic episode where Amanda Morin and I chat about autistic and adhder kids and teens AND - ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Amanda Morin and her wonderful resources

Duration:00:39:16

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From Rejection to Connection: Dr. Dan Wendler's Journey with Autism and Social Interaction

7/24/2024
Come with me as I revisit this excellent episode with Dr. Dan Wendler. We discuss his experience as an autistic advocate, his journey with social interaction and his advice on living an authentic life. ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals Learn more about Dr. Wendler and his wonderful resources

Duration:00:39:18

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Impulsive Eating and ADHD: Understanding the Connection

7/17/2024
Come with me as I revisit this fantastic episode - where I dive into all things ADHD and impulsive eating! It's so good that we are I'm covering - ➡️ The reasons behind impulsive eating ➡️ Strategies that work, and ➡️ My journey with impulsive eating ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals

Duration:00:18:06

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Increasing Emotional Regulation With The Window of Tolerance in Neurodivergent Children & Teens

7/10/2024
Join Amanda Diekman, an Autistic author and parent coach, and me as we chat about the importance of identifying and understanding the window of tolerance and how to support increased emotional regulation in Autistic, ADHDer, and AuDHD children. In this rebroadcast, we share real neuroaffirming strategies that you can start using today! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Get FREE resources here Get neurodiversity-affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Amanda's Low Demand Parenting book & her services Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals

Duration:00:34:11

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Stay Cool: Identify Triggers & Prevent Parent Meltdowns

7/3/2024
Join Carolina Ramirez and I as we chat about our own parenting, self-awareness, trigger identification and parent emotional regulation! I love this episode so much we are rebroadcasting:) We cover all kinds of goodness, including TIPS you can use today. ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Get FREE resources here Get neurodiversity affirming continuing education for therapists Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Carolina's wonderful services Join Holly's Facebook group for parents Join Holly's Facebook group for professionals

Duration:00:34:55

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Follower Favs: The Overlap Between Autism & ADHD

6/26/2024
This month, I'm rebroadcasting my top four most downloaded episodes to spotlight follower favorites. Join me as we revisit these standout moments that you loved the most! In today's episode, I talk about the distinctions and overlap between Autism and ADHD. I hope you find this episode helpful. Thank you for supporting The Autism ADHD Podcast. If you feel led, please share the podcast with someone. They may need to hear it today:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Therapists, click here for your neuroaffirming continuing education trainings. Get your FREE resources here on supporting social interaction, emotional regulation and more. ⭐️Join the Facebook Groups Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents Professionals, Join the Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators

Duration:00:12:30

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Behavior, Meltdowns and Mind Shifts in Neurodivergent Children

6/19/2024
In June, we are rebroadcasting the most downloaded episodes of The Autism ADHD Podcast. YAY! Join Dr. Wilson and I as we chat about - xx, Holly Blanc Moses, The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ABOUT HOLLY Learn about Holly's private practice in North Carolina ABOUT DR. WILSON Continuing education for neuroaffirming mental health therapists FREE resources on behavior, social interaction and MORE Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents Professionals, you are invited to join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators

Duration:00:43:57

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Strategies to Prevent Trauma in Autistic Children & Teens

6/12/2024
It's June and we are rebroadcasting the top four most downloaded episodes to spotlight follower favorites. Join me as we revisit these standout moments that you loved the most! Why the replay? Because I want to share my most impactful content with as many people as I can. This episode is a game changer for autistic children and the parents, educators, and therapists who support them. Jaime A. Heidel, Autistic/ADHD Author, and I discuss the traumatizing misinterpretations that occur daily between autistic children and neurotypical individuals. Jaime talks about her own experience and the experience of other autistic individuals as they are often left wondering, "What Did I Do Wrong?" which is also the title of her book. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this important episode. If you find it helpful, Jaime and I would greatly appreciate it if you would share it with others:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Get your FREE resources on social interaction, behavior, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Get continuing education training on how to best support neurodivergent kids & teens Learn more about Jaime's Book - "What Did I Do Wrong?" ⭐️Join the Facebook Groups ➡️ Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents ➡️ Professionals, Join the Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators

Duration:01:02:33

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Follower Favs: Effective Strategies for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

6/5/2024
For the next four weeks, I'm rebroadcasting my top four most downloaded episodes to spotlight follower favorites. Join me as we revisit these standout moments that you loved the most! Why the replay? Because I want to share my most impactful content with as many people as I can. In today's episode, you'll hear my chat with Laura Kerbey as we discuss - ➡️ Signs of PDA ➡️ Self-regulation ➡️ Behavior ➡️ Helpful strategies that you can start using TODAY & MORE ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Learn more about Laura ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Therapists get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here ⭐️Behavior Detective Guide Parents - Get your free Behavior Detective Guide Therapists - Get your free Behavior Detective Guide Educators - Get your free Behavior Detective Guide ⭐️Join the Facebook Groups Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents Professionals, Join the Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators ⭐️ Social Success Guide Parents - Get your free Social Success Guide Therapists - Get your free Social Success Guide Educators - Get your free Social Success Guide

Duration:00:40:19

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Unlock Social Confidence: Identifying the Social Style of Neurodivergent Children

5/29/2024
I understand the challenges of societal norms pressuring neurodivergent children to conform to traditional friendship standards. It's important to embrace a more inclusive understanding that values each child's unique needs and preferences. In this episode, I share insights on how we can help neurodivergent children identify their social styles and preferences, offering practical tips for parents and caregivers. Together, we can focus on finding good friends for your child, considering factors like values, interests, and comfort levels in social situations. By individualizing support and tailoring strategies, we can create a more supportive and understanding environment for your neurodiverent kids and teens. Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the waitlist for neuroaffirming continuing education training! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses Gentle Observations value cards link ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Duration:00:28:37

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Healing Together: Addressing Brain Shame in Neurodivergent Kids and Their Parents

5/22/2024
Welcome to another episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the concept of brain shame. Dr. Catherine Mutti-Driscoll, Autistic/ADHD, shares her personal journey and insights on how brain shame affects neurodivergent kids and teens. We discuss how executive function challenges can lead to feelings of inadequacy and shame, especially when societal expectations aren't met. We also chat about brain shame in parents. Tune in for a great conversation that sheds light on the importance of self-compassion and understanding. Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the waitlist for neuroaffirming continuing education training! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses Learn more about Dr. Catherine Mutti-Driscoll and her book The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Duration:00:34:37