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Autism & Neurodiversity

Jason & Debbie Grygla

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This weekly podcast is your go-to resource for real answers to parenting, working with or being neurodivergent. With the right information you will better understand neurodivergent brains, develop the skills to parent and mentor more confidently, and get better outcomes addressing neurodivergent challenges. Join Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Director of TechieForLife, a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults and his wife, Debbie Grygla, Certified L ...
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NVLD & NeuroDivergent Pioneers

Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS

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Join me in clearing up the confusion about NVLD, a little-known learning disorder, and other overlapping issues (ADHD, Autism Spectrum). Much like pioneers, we are making our way by forging new territory for ourselves and those who follow us!
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Neuroversity

Jessica Kidwell

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Neuroversity provides a space to educate ourselves and others about neurodiversity, to elevate the experiences of the neurodivergent, to be a source of support for members and allies of this community, and to help move the culture towards valuing and including diverse neurological conditions. This is a space where questions are welcomed and encouraged and honoring individual experiences is the number one rule.
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"A World of Difference" celebrates and supports families who are navigating the journey of learning differences. The show is produced by Beacon College (America's first accredited baccalaureate institution dedicated to educating students who learn differently). Episodes examine neurodiversity issues related to learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorders, and learning differences from birth through the baccalaureate years through compelling storytelling, conversations w ...
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Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability. She has articles published on The Mighty, Non-Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Kalopina Collective, Imagine the World as One Magazine, and Word Gathering. Her photographs were featured in Word Gathering Independent and Work Ready. She works as a paraeducator in a …
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You’ve probably heard these sayings: "Silence is golden." “All truth is good to know but not all truth is good to say.” “Think before you speak.” And, of course, “A closed mouth gathers no flies.” There’s a good reason these similar sayings abound: it’s to hammer home this important life lesson: “discretion is the better part of valor.”Perhaps the …
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We all would like to have meaningful connections with our children, teens, and young adults, and some of our young people are hard to connect with for various reasons. They require different approaches. The quality of our relationships impact our loved one's development and well-being. Discover some strategies for creating meaningful connections an…
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Parenting comes with challenges. If you're parenting neurodivergents like children, teens, and young adults who are autistic, ADHDers, or have learning differences, those challenges can quickly turn into regular crises. In this episode, Jason discusses the personal and developmental aspects of responding to crises, contrasting it with professional …
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International Best Selling Author Aurelia writes contemporary and dark romance. She enjoys reading it just as much! She lives in Alabama with her husband, daughter and fur babies. She spends most of her time taking care of her loved ones and plotting stories. Aurelia is excited to share her stories with you! http://www.aureliayatesauthor.com/ Amazo…
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Independence isn't an age (18) or destination, it's having the skills to self-govern, self-advocate, and get needs met in healthy ways. Nurturing independence is important for toddlers to teens to twenty-somethings, and our autistic and neurodivergent young people often need more support. Providing either too much or too little support can impede d…
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Bethany lives in Kansas with her husband of 16 years (and counting), two dogs and two cats. She's a teacher most days, knows some American Sign Language, and is a keeper of many hobbies. Growing up in Phoenix, New York, Bethany was constantly writing. Whether it was for class or fun, she was always creating stories. She started off writing fanficti…
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For some kids, school is a place of excitement and discovery. All over the world, however, kids face obstacles in the classroom. They may struggle with reading, focusing, or keeping up with assignments because of learning and attention issues. And for some, these learning differences can trigger another hidden struggle – anxiety. One study found th…
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Season three has come to a close for Neuroversity. What were some of the highlights from this season and what is coming up in season four? Let's find out.... Do you have some ideas about what comes next? Email me at neuroversitypod@gmail.com Follow Neuroversity on all our social platforms: Neuroversity Website IG Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Patreon…
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Maggie Eliot writes RomCom with an extra side of Com. After spending 25 years performing, writing, teaching, and founding programs in improv and sketch comedy, she turned her creative attention toward writing what she loves to read—romance. With a BFA in acting and a decade of playwriting, Maggie brings a wide variety of experience to her passion f…
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Autism is often confused with narcissism. Autistic traits are often misinterpreted as narcissistic. In this episode Jason delves into the complex relationship between autism and narcissism, highlighting the unique ways in which self-centeredness manifests in individuals on the autism spectrum. By exploring the neurological differences that contribu…
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M.F. Moody is an Aussie living in the UK. She's married with a boy-child, 3 cats, and enough books to build her own library. She has no filter, no shame, and her mind is so far below the gutter, she aspires to one day reach its giddy heights. She loves reading, coffee, wine, reading, baking, sleeping, and did we mention reading? M.F. Moody is an ab…
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After first learning about non verbal learning disorder (NVLD) during my episode on specific learning disorders (SLDs) I wanted to know more. I kept finding myself having a hard time distinguishing between autism and NVLD. So I knew I needed to bring on some experts. The same names kept coming up over and over on NVLD resources: Dr. Jessica Broitma…
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Content Warnings: Examples of sensitive content: · Sexual assault · Violence(“The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own. The material and information presented here is for general information & entertainment purposes only.”)----------- Man or Bear? A question that has went viral online…. Let’s get into to the whys and just w…
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If at first you don’t succeed, try try again goes the old saying. That’s sound advice meant to build resilience. However, for neurodivergent children those words can ring hollow for those who struggle to try, try, try, and try again — and their efforts fail to yield a winning result. For many kids with learning and attention issues, that lack of su…
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The disabling effects of time blindness in neurodivergent individuals are often underestimated, overshadowed by more apparent symptoms. This common but often misunderstood trait in neurodivergent individuals, can have profound consequences on their daily lives and future prospects. Unlike mere forgetfulness or distraction, time blindness presents a…
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Have you ever felt frustrated because you couldn't get your autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to do something desirable or stop doing something undesirable? You've tried so many things and it's not working. Many parents and people working with young people get stuck in negative behavioral focused patterns. On today's episode of…
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Synesthesia is when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously. Some examples include tasting words or linking colors to numbers and letters. It’s not a medical condition, and not something to be cured, therefore it falls right under the neurodivergent umbrel…
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Heidi Stark is a contemporary dark romance author specializing in badass FMCs and morally grey men. Her most recent work includes the Blood and Sand series, F*CKBOYS and her upcoming new release, Pretty Lovely Lies. Originally from New Zealand, Heidi now resides in the US. https://heidistarkauthor.com Amazon Deal of the Day!! YORK Dark Chocolate Pe…
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Indie Sparks is a Texas native, so get ready for lots of y'alls, but no yee-haws, she promises. She grew up on the coast, but currently lives just outside Austin, where the humidity is slightly lower. Her books so far are all set in Texas and are primarily spicy rom-coms. Even her small-town stories with a little more angst still bring plenty of wi…
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Usually when king of comedy Chris Rock opens his mouth you brace for something funny, if wrapped in an uncomfortable truth. Four years ago, Rock opened his mouth and shared his truth: the comic, then in his early 50s, had been diagnosed with nonverbal learning disability. In a way, the star of “Grown Up,” in revealing his diagnosis was letting the …
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This is the second of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs. Part two is about Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Auditory processing disorder, APD for short, is when the brain has trouble interpreting sounds or language. It is a central nervous …
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Are you tired of trying to make traditional parenting approaches work for you? Ready to make a profound shift that fosters genuine connections and sustainable growth for your child, teen, or young adult? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of NDM™ NeuroDevelopmental Mentoring and how adopting a mentor mindset can revolutionize your…
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A fan of all things fantastical and frightening, Shannon Lawrence writes primarily horror and fantasy. Her stories can be found in over fifty anthologies and magazines in addition to her collections. Her nonfiction title, The Business of Short Stories, is available now and her debut urban fantasy novel is releasing March 2024. You can also find her…
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“A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity" | S4 E7Helping LD Kids Deal with LonelinessChildhood. A time for scraped knees, giggles, and friendships forged in PlayStation battles and shared bags of Doritos. But for some children, that Norman Rockwell portrait of connection can feel like an out-of-focus selfie. That’s because neurodivergent yo…
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Samantha Picaro is the author of Limitless Roads Cafe and Recipe for Confidence. Her autistic identity informs her writing, where the heroines are determined, and comedy is balanced with drama. When not writing or working, you can find her trying new coffee flavors, reading (of course), and volunteering. She lives in New Jersey. http://www.samantha…
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Friends, Hello! We've got something exciting to share with you in this episode! You know, parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when it comes to raising neurodivergent young people. But, guess what? It doesn't have to be a struggle without hope. In today's episode, we're peeling back the curtain on our personal transformation moments and the…
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This is the first of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs. Part one is about Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. Dysgraphia is a learning disability that impacts writing abilities. And we’re not talking about just having poor handwriting, this goes well beyond that. Dysgraphia can a…
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Entrepreneur - Founder of WTF Just Happened?! + Why Get Wasted WTF Just Happened?! is a book and podcast about afterlife evidence, psychic mediums, and researchers. I am a logical-minded atheist who after the loss of my dad, began to investigate if there was afterlife evidence and was pretty blown away. I also founded Why Get Wasted, which helps ev…
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Parenting neurodivergents and those who have struggles can be overwhelming, especially when faced with conflicting advice. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of choosing a framework to operate from. Learn how selecting a clear direction can help you move beyond confusion and towards effective solutions. Discover the key to targe…
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USA Today Bestselling Author Ariel Dawn grew up as an avid reader and is a creative soul. Ariel writes plot driven paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and reverse harem and hopes to venture into many other genres in the future. When she isn't writing, she can be found cosplaying, attending conventions, swimming with her mermaid tail, creating all so…
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Parenting neurodivergent children can be challenging, and relying on quick fixes may seem like an easy solution. However, these quick fixes can lead to long-term damage and hinder sustainable development. On today's episode of the Autism & Neurodiversity podcast, I'm discussing the pitfalls of using quick fixes and highlighting the importance of em…
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Samantha Shaye creates enchanting, magical worlds that leave readers wanting more. She resides in New York City with her parents, husband, and a cockapoo named Rusty. Lover of all things fantasy, Samantha has a passion for travelling, reading, and exploring the world around her. The youngest of three and an aunt to four, Samantha strives to write b…
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Parenting can be hard, especially when you have an autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult. It's easy to find yourself constantly reacting to your loved one's undesirable or challenging behaviors. And... it's a stressful way to be parenting. Reactive approaches fall short of addressing your young person's needs, and it's a damaging c…
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A World Of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity, S4E6 | "The Science of Reading" You’ve probably heard the slogan that reading is fundamental. To put a finer point on it, literacy is a cornerstone of success — both in the classroom and beyond. It’s that realization that undergirds a national movement to change the way we teach readers. The “science…
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"We don't need a handful of people doing inclusive education perfectly, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly." - Tim Villegas According to the Oxford Dictionary, inclusion is the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have p…
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Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, u…
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Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, u…
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In this episode of Neuroversity, host Jessica Kidwell chats with Jessica McCabe, the brains behind the "How to ADHD" YouTube channel and author of "How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working With Your Brain, Not Against It." Jessica started her channel as a way to understand her own diagnosis and it quickly became apparent that the information she …
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Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, u…
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“I HATE math!” It’s a common refrain uttered by many a young student taxed with solving for X or computing the hypotenuse of a triangle. Or if they don’t hate math, many students fear it asthough it was a scholastic Freddy Kreuger. One study found that for 11% of American collegians mathemaphobia was so intense that they turned to counseling. But f…
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From glitter bottles to yoga cards: here are some tips to stimulate all EIGHT senses. Yes, I said eight. Join me as I explore the world of sensory processing and share tips on creating a sensory-friendly classroom for preschool-aged children. Understanding the eight senses is crucial for enhancing the educational experience and well being for all c…
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Feeling the holiday squeeze? The holidays can be magical... and manic, especially when your neurodivergent loved ones are on sensory overload. In this Part 3 of our holiday stress-busting mini-series, we dive deep into the hidden challenges that neurodivergent kids face and uncover a key strategy for calmer holidays or any time for years to come. I…
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Feeling frazzled instead of festive? The holidays bring joy, but for families with neurodivergent children, the season can be a sensory overload meltdown-maker. Part 2 in this mini-series on reducing stress I'll help you understand the hidden challenges that add to stress and one of the keys to calmer holidays or anytime for years to come. If you e…
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On this episode, we visit a Virginia school for dyslexiclearners and a Florida college for students with learning and attention issues whose students strive as vigorously on the soccer field or basketball court as they do in the classroom. Next, our panel of national experts shares the playbook forhelping kids who learn differently find success and…
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Holiday season is here, bringing festive cheer but also potential meltdowns for families with autistic and neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. In part one of this mini-series, I have some important perspectives to support you in taking care of yourself and your loved ones so that you can enjoy more of the good stuff over the holidays …
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The digital world allows our children the opportunity to connect with people all over the place and all of a sudden they have a community. But how do we help our children find the line of privacy and how do we help ourselves find the line of privacy for our children? - Dr. Devorah Heitner Do you want your neurodivergent child to feel empowered and …
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