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Supporting neurodiverse children can be both rewarding and confusing. Holly Blanc Moses shares her strategies to support children diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism. If you want to learn more about emotional health, behavior, social interaction and academics, this podcast is for you.
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Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk's approach is refreshin ...
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Are you a parent of a child with ADHD (or suspected ADHD)? Are you overwhelmed by the treatment options to support your child? Are you exhausted from giving your child with ADHD *countless* reminders for the same tasks… yelling to get them to (sometimes) listen… and walking on eggshells to avoid the seemingly endless meltdowns? Are you getting constant calls from the school about your child’s behavior? Is your child struggling in school without a plan in place to help them? If you want to tr ...
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Navigating Neurodiversity: 8 Tips for Parenting Your Unique Child with Holly Blanc Moses I absolutely loved this discussion with therapist Holly Moses, host of the Autism ADHD Podcast. We covered practical ways to foster emotional resilience and confidence, help kids with anxiety, challenge social stigmas, and help calm emotionally dysregulated kid…
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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- Th…
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Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind (Give Their Brain A Win) Do you have a child who comes downstairs in the morning (afternoon and evening) DEMANDING things or with a single-minded focus on doing something? You rightfully and reasonably say no to their request and it sets off a huge power struggle, meltdowns, constant arguing, thro…
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7 Ways to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs The meltdowns and angry responses ARE going to happen. Kirk shares 7 quick ways to stop the emotional fireworks, plan for these situations, and help kids who seek sensory pressure/stimulation. This is very practical and jam-packed with ideas. We are extending our Summer Sale for the month of J…
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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 …
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Fights Over Chores, Sibling Fairness, Tough Discipline Do you have kids who fight you over chores, have selective hearing (i.e. can't hear parents!), and don't listen well? Kirk uses chores to show you five different tools to use in different situations: tough discipline, collaboration, problem solving, and realistic approaches you will hate at fir…
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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 y…
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Relentless Arguer, Gets Last Word In, Demands Fairness? Do you have a child who is a relentless arguer, has to get the last word in, prove his or her point, and/or has a strong sense of justice and fairness? Do you have that infamous cop, judge and attorney all wrapped into one living under your roof? Kirk shows you how to use these traits to your …
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3 Shocking Thoughts Strong-Willed Kids Want to Share With You If your strong-willed child could verbalize what they are feeling, this is what they would tell you. I hope you find this insight helpful in understanding a child who often feels misunderstood—which leads to anger, defiance and power struggles. We can change this. Let your child listen--…
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In June, we are rebroadcasting the most downloaded episodes of The Autism ADHD Podcast. YAY! Join Dr. Wilson and I as we chat about - Differences between autism & ADHD Emotional dysregulation Building supports Challenging behavior Academic concerns, and Celebrating wins. xx, Holly Blanc Moses, The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ABOUT HOLLY Learn abou…
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Discipline Without Being Angry or Permissive How can you discipline a strong-willed child without being angry and frustrated? How can you discipline without letting your child get away with things? In this Father's Day episode, Kirk gives Dads (and Moms) specific strategies to discipline AND build a closer relationship with your child. Our Summer S…
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Why You Want Your Kids to Say, “No.” A kid says, “No, I don’t want to hug grandma or say hi to my Mom’s friend or do this assignment.” The compliant child is labeled the “good” girl or boy. The child who is honest, speaks up, and has the courage to say no is often labeled as difficult and defiant. Kirk shows you why it’s critical that you teach you…
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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, educato…
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SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #160: What Every ADHD Parent Needs To Hear The Childhood Collective 6/12/2024 SUMMARY As we reflect on the first season of our podcast, we feel so honored that we have a place on your playlist. Between the topics and the hosts, we hope that you feel empowered and encouraged on your parenting journey. Don't worry; we'll be …
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Outright Defiance/Refusal: My Best Podcast of 2024 Do you have a child who ever acts outright defiant or refuses to do what you ask? Who then has attitude? How do you handle this without being authoritarian (fear, escalating) or being too sweet (getting walked all over and creating an entitled child)? Kirk shows you how to teach your child while st…
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Feeling Powerless with Video Games? 2 Ways to Take Back Control You don’t have to give in or operate from fear. Kirk shares some fascinating insight into your kids’ brains (it will surprise you) that you must understand first. Then he shares very specific strategies to motivate your kids, build their confidence, and take back control of screens. Se…
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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 discus…
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SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #159: ADHD Parenting: Perspective Is Everything with Rachel Nielson 6/5/2024 SUMMARY Parenting is hard. Full stop. Parenting a child with ADHD adds a layer of nuance that can feel extra exhausting. However, we know that our kids ARE amazing and we just have to recalibrate our perspectives and expectations. Today on the pod…
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4 Ways to Stop Power Struggles & Control Yourself Everything you have tried with the strong-willed child has backfired. Want to finally stop the power struggles and get control of yourself? Let's spend this summer working on these four specific ways to change yourself and your family very quickly. Our Summer Sale Begins NOW. Visit https://celebrate…
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Tough Teens & Tweens 101: Motivation, Screens, School Refusal, Defiance and More Do you have an unmotivated teen or tween who battles you over homework and screens? Who refuses to go to school, struggles with confidence, has shut down or become defiant? In this hard-hitting episode, Kirk gives you strategies to rebuild your teen's confidence and re…
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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…
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SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #158: Balancing Structure & Flexibility: Summer Strategies for Kids with ADHD The Childhood Collective 5/29/2024 SUMMARY Popsicles aren’t the only thing that can melt down in the summer. Our kids with ADHD can struggle during the school break due to the lack of routine and structure. On the flip side, they still need the s…
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5 Ways to Stop Anxiety-Driven Battles & Meltdowns Your child refuses to go to a new place or school. Threats and bribes don't work. A meltdown and harsh words ensue. Do you have a child who resists new experiences? A toddler or teen who doesn't want to go to school? Kirk shows you how to de-escalate anxiety-driven meltdowns and give your kids tools…
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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, es…
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SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #157: ADHD and Nutrition: Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Taylor Arnold 5/22/2024 SUMMARY Nutrition advice and ADHD can be so tricky. From empty product promises to misleading marketing, finding support for your child’s diet seems to be one discouragement after another. You buy all the supplements, limit all the thin…
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Are You Letting Kids “Get Away” With Things? You are going to get judged by other parents, family and friends who whisper that you are letting your SWC get away with things. You will second-guess yourself. People will say, “You just need to discipline that child more.” And you’ll think in your heart, “Hey, thanks, I never thought before to try bein…
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It's an honor to interview Pete Wright. Pete has been practicing law in the area of special education since 1978, and he and his wife are the founders of Wrightslaw. In today's episode, Pete and I chat about his own personal story and why he became involved in special education law. He also answers 9 frequently asked questions about education right…
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10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles With Toddlers, Teens & In Between A Mom on Instagram asked me to share tips for her kids from ages 3 to 16. There are some very odd, but effective, strategies here to stop the power struggles, get your kids to listen, and connect with strong-willed kids. You will also learn how to save money and needless fights over …
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SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #156: I Didn’t Mean to Do That! Impulsivity and ADHD The Childhood Collective 5/15/2024 SUMMARY “Why did you do that?” “What were you thinking?” Sound familiar? When our kids act impulsively, it is easy for us to get frustrated and confused. We might start asking our kids why they behaved the way they did. The truth is, in…
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5-Minute Mother's Day Message Moms, here you are holding your family together—all alone at times, sometimes feeling numb, working through your own childhood hurts while trying to heal everyone around you. Many Moms never feel like what they've done is good enough. But I want you to know I am proud of you. And you are a great Mom. Take advantage of …
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Moms Coddle Husbands (Not Kids) Moms get accused of coddling their children. But the truth is they coddle husbands because we can't control our own emotions. So Moms have to manage their child's behavior, pick up toys, and create a perfect environment so their husband doesn't get upset. This creates resentment and exhaustion. Kirk gives Dads 3 spec…
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Check out this classic episode, in which Kim Holtmann and I chat about what helpful information neurotypical kids would like to share with their teachers. We cover so much goodness in this episode, including communication, learning, and behavior! ❤️ Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the…
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SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #155: Med Shortages, Melatonin and More: A Pediatrician's Perspective on ADHD with Dr. Mona Amin 5/8/2024 SUMMARY We often talk about how supporting kids with ADHD takes a village. Building your child’s team of professionals is SO important. From educators to therapists and pediatricians, their experience and understanding…
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