Best Pathological Demand Avoidance Podcasts (2024)

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162. PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children with Casey Ehrlich 1:15:42

9h ago1:15:42

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Ever heard of PDA? Pathological Demand Avoidance? It's a nervous system disability that falls on the autism spectrum. It's often confused with ODD. In this episode, Casey and I talk about: * What PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is * PDA awareness & caregiver strategies * Traumatic birth and PDA * Symptoms & Sign of PDA * How a diagnosis of PDA …

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Pathological demand avoidance S6E20 40:08

15d ago40:08

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In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby, who are both Clinical Psychologists at The Kidd Clinic. PDA is an Autistic profile that is relatively newly described, Theresa and Miriam speak about how to identify individual with this profile and how to support them in a neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed way.Res…

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Stay Cool: Identify Triggers & Prevent Parent Meltdowns 34:55

20h ago34:55

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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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Understanding Comorbid Diagnoses in Autism (S7E26) 31:13

1d ago31:13

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Introduction: In this insightful episode, we welcome Dr. Suzanne Goh, a pediatric neurologist and behavior analyst, to discuss the complexities of comorbid diagnoses in children with autism. Dr. Goh shares her expertise on the role of pediatric neurology, the importance of a holistic approach, and how parents can better advocate for their children.…

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Rebroadcast Voice Disorders: Exploring Classification and a Telehealth Assessment Model S6E22 43:53

1d ago43:53

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From time to time we rebroadcast popular episodes from our past catalogue. This week we bring you an episode from season 4, where Gaylea Fritsch, Vic Branch Professional Education committee member, chats with Chris Payten, Advanced Speech Pathologist at Gold Coast Hospital and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Chris explores his current Ph…

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318: An Adult Autism Diagnosis with Elizabeth (Professionals Series) 40:19

2d ago40:19

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Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET welcome Elizabeth to the podcast. Elizabeth shares how she explored her own journey and was able to “connect the dots” of her own story and explore her autism diagnosis as an adult. She shares her workplace accommodations with us and talks about making the decision to mask her autism in som…

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Ep. 192: Reimagining Education for All Students with Sylvia Barreto Benites 41:41

2d ago41:41

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Today, we have a truly inspiring guest joining us from the heart of the jungle in Costa Rica. She’s the director of the Renaissance Institute (iREN), a trailblazing educational program that is redefining how we approach learning for all students, especially those with learning differences. We’re excited to dive deep into her insights and experience…

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EP 80: School Support for SEND Children with Jenny Hooper 59:19

2d ago59:19

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Episode 80 Are you feeling lost, confused or unsure about getting getting support or an EHCP for your child? Join us this week on the Send Parenting Podcast as we welcome Jenny Hooper, CEO of the Evolving Mind Clinic, to share her 39 years of expertise in teaching and special education needs. Together, we cover the initial steps of identifying when…

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Ep. 64 - Parenting a PDA Child like Scientist Would 26:51

8d ago26:51

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We can use time-tested scientific methods to determine the best ways to parent our PDA children and teens. In fact, many of you likely already do so, and in this episode I discuss how we all can. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass at www.atpeaceparents.com. You can also connect …

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Follower Favs: The Overlap Between Autism & ADHD 12:30

8d ago12:30

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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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Fostering queer diversity in the speech pathology profession S06 E21 50:32

8d ago50:32

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In this week’s episode we speak with Kathryn Fordyce (she/they), Sandy Lin (she/they), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Dr Robert Wells (he/him) who are members of the Queer Speech Collective. They discuss the dimensions of identity, aspects of a professional group identity or “mould” that can be problematic, the importance of a workforce that transc…

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317: Using the Summer to Plan for Failures (Educational Therapy Series) 17:31

9d ago17:31

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Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET discuss the concept of failing forward. They talk about why summer is the perfect chance to prioritize this idea, how to involve parents in the process when appropriate, and the importance of planning for “failing”. They share the transformation that can occur with prioritizing this convers…

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Ep. 191: How CBT Helps Kids and Teens with Social Anxiety with Dr. Sarah Olivo 45:04

9d ago45:04

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Today, we're diving into a topic that affects many kids, teens, and adults: social anxiety. Social anxiety is more than just the usual nervousness or shyness; it can significantly impact daily life, making even the simplest social interactions panic-inducing. We're going to break down what social anxiety is, how it differs from normal social worrie…

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Understanding ARFID: Insights from Michelle of My ARFID Life (S7E25) 54:59

9d ago54:59

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In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with Michelle from "My ARFID Life." Michelle shares her personal journey of parenting a child with ARFID, the challenges they face, and the incredible support they receive from their online community. This episode is packed with valuable insights, prac…

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Ep 79: ADHD Advocacy with Leanne Maskell 1:09:38

9d ago1:09:38

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Episode 79 This week we are joined by the ADHD coach and advocate, Leanne Maskell to talk all about her journey to late diagnosis and thriving within ADHD. Through hearing about Leanne's struggles and journey to a late diagnosis at 25, we illuminate a lot of fascinating, lesser-discussed elements of ADHD like rejection-sensitive dysphoria, ADHD in …

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Ep. 63 - Parenting PDA Children and Teens Amidst OCD, Violence and Siblings with Dr. Alex Klein 1:04:15

14d ago1:04:15

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In this episode Dr. Alex Klein, clinical psychologist, discussed strategies for parents of children with both PDA and OCD, and how to handle violence and hitting, especially with the added challenge of keeping siblings safe. Also, Dr. Klein mentions two other practitioners in this episode, Dr. Melissa Neff (https://www.melissaneffphd.com/) and Dr. …

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Behavior, Meltdowns and Mind Shifts in Neurodivergent Children 43:57

15d ago43:57

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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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How to Flex Talk Therapy for Neurodivergent Kids & Teens, with Dr. Matt Zakreski 57:35

15d ago57:35

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Contrary to the medical model of prescribing antibiotics or stitching up a wound, mental health is not simply about "fixing" patients. Therapists can feel pressure from parents or school staff to improve a child’s emotional or behavioral functioning as quickly as possible, but mental health is both a science and an art. It also takes trust and time…

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316: REAIR Ep 190: Emotionally Charged Task Avoidance 20:56

16d ago20:56

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Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET are thrilled to reshare episode 190. The learners that Rachel and Steph work with at Kapp Educational Therapy Group and My Ed Therapist ALL have some emotional response to tasks that they avoid. Rachel and Steph dig into this–they talk about what it means, what it looks like, how to figure …

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Ep. 190: Should Your Teen Take a Gap Year? with Julia Rogers 31:35

16d ago31:35

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In this episode, we’re exploring something that is often misunderstood and rarely talked about: gap years. Many parents and students don’t really know exactly what a gap year is or how taking one could be the right choice for them. So today, we are exploring the benefits and considerations of gap years for teens and young adults with learning diffe…

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Autism Parenting Challenges and Strategies (S7E24) 41:16

18d ago41:16

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In this episode of "The Autism Dad" podcast, Rob Gorski welcomes Lisa Candera, also known as The Autism Mom Coach. Lisa, a solo mother of a teenage son with severe autism and OCD, is a practicing attorney and certified life and grief coach. She shares valuable insights and practical strategies to help parents navigate challenges such as meltdowns, …

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Ep 78: Neurodivergent Friendly Swimming with Nicole Martin 33:33

16d ago33:33

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Episode 78 Teaching our children to swim is a vital part of preparing our children for the wider world, but for neurodivergent children it can be an uphill struggle. How can we make the world of water can be friendly and safe for children who don't fit the typical mould? This week we are joined Nicole Martin from Core Aquatics who has dedicated her…

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Is This Autism? 56:31

19d ago56:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Dr. Donna Henderson about digging deeper into the characteristics of autism that may be missed by traditional assessments. Dr. Donna Henderson has been a clinical neuropsychologist for over 30 years. She is passionate about identifying and supporting autistic individuals, partic…

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Ep. 62 - Violence and Risk Mitigation Raising a PDA Child or Teen 27:42

20d ago27:42

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The subject of this podcast can be triggering, but I'm committed to talking about it because so many parents of PDA children and teens encounter violence - and I am sending love and, compassion and deep empathy to all of you - and because part of the mission of At Peace Parents is to reduce violence at the individual, household and societal level. …

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Strategies to Prevent Trauma in Autistic Children & Teens 1:02:33

22d ago1:02:33

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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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Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support S06 E19 55:38

22d ago55:38

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Dawn Neenan and Magalí Stolovitsky Colb, adjunct lecturers at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the United States. They explain reflective supervision, how it compares to traditional supervision, and the benefits of integrating reflective practice into supervision. They also discuss how spe…

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315: Sarah’s Parenting Journey of a Highly Reluctant Learner (Client Success Story) 45:11

23d ago45:11

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Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET welcome a parent of one of Stephanie’s clients at My Ed Therapist. Sarah is the mother of Finn, a 10th grader, who has had a very emotional journey in Educational Therapy. Finn was an elite athlete who was struggling to balance his sport and academics. Sarah shares how she partnered with St…

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Ep. 189: The Private School Option for Kids with Learning Differences with Collette Bowers Zinn 40:47

23d ago40:47

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Welcome to today's episode, where we are navigating the complex landscape of public and private school options for children with learning differences. While many families have had great experiences in both settings, others face challenges that necessitate exploring alternative educational environments. Today, we're diving into the independent schoo…

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Accessible Meditation for Neurodivergent Kids (S7E23) 16:56

25d ago16:56

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In this enlightening episode, Rob Gorski sits down with Jan Gioia, a dedicated meditation teacher and the founder of WeeMeditate. With a background in special education and extensive experience teaching meditation to children of all abilities, Jan shares her insights on how meditation can benefit neurodivergent kids. She discusses the misconception…

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EP 77: Speech & Language Therapy with Olly Stewart 44:09

23d ago44:09

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Episode 77 This week I am joined by Olly Stewart, a wonderful speech and language therapist from the Evolving Mind Clinic. This week we are diving into everything about speech and language therapy, what it is, how it works, how you can access it, and parenting tips and tricks from a speech and language perspective. We dispel the notion that speech …

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Ep. 61 - Kendahl Damashek: Expert Coach for Parents of 2E PDAers 56:45

29d ago56:45

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In this episode I talk with At Peace Parents coach Kendahl Damashek about parenting twice exceptional children - who are both gifted and PDA. Kendahl shares her personal experience being 2E and raising 2E children. You can learn more about her and her coaching services at https://www.atpeaceparents.com/kendahl-private-coaching-1 To learn more about…

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Follower Favs: Effective Strategies for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) 40:19

29d ago40:19

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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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Setting Healthy Screen Boundaries, with Andrea Davis 52:52

29d ago52:52

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Parents, you've got all the tech time questions, and Better Screen Time's Andrea Davis has the answers. What's the latest info on how much time kids are spending on devices? When are kids ready for devices? Specifically for phones? When are they ready for social media? How do you set boundaries around technology? How do you bring up the potential f…

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Oral histories: SPA Life Member Deb Theodoros S06 E18 24:57

29d ago24:57

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In this week’s episode we speak with SPA life member, and Emeritus Professor Deborah Theodoros AO. Deb speaks about her reflections of how the field has progressed and changed, as well as the things she is looking forward to.   Resources:  UQ tele-rehabilitation clinic: https://health-clinics.uq.edu.au/services/telerehabilitation BUSH Kids: https:/…

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314: REAIR Episode 112: EF Summer Projects 21:54

1M ago21:54

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Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET reshare episode 112 of Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy podcast. The teams of Kapp Educational Therapy Group and My Ed Therapist inspired this episode! Nearly every daily activity can be turned into an executive functioning episode. Rachel & Steph dig into all the executive functionin…

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Ep. 188: Enhancing Reading Skills Through Speech-Language Therapy with Stacy Payne MS, CCC-SLP 48:53

1M ago48:53

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Today, I’m excited to discuss the profound impact of early language and speech experiences on cognitive and academic skills, specifically reading skills. Joining us is a seasoned expert in the field, Stacy Payne, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Bright Beginnings Pediatric Services. Stacy shares her insights on the importance of cre…

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Zaneta Barton’s Autism Parenting Story (S7E22) 33:38

1M ago33:38

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Zaneta Barton, a mother of six, shares her journey as a parent of a child with autism and her pursuit of a degree in deaf communication. She discusses the challenges of accepting the diagnosis and the impact on her family. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of a large family and the importance of self-care. The conversation covers the ch…

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EP 76: Transforming Childhood Anxiety with the Nixon Sisters 44:44

1M ago44:44

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Episode 76 Anxiety in general, but especially in young people and children, is on the rise. That's why I'm thrilled to bring you a conversation with the remarkable Nixon sisters, Emma and Laura, who are pioneering the way we support children grappling with anxiety in the classroom. Our dialogue sheds light on the complex factors contributing to thi…

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161. Next Year’s Mother’s Day is Tied to This Year’s Father’s Day 19:08

1M ago19:08

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Be Honest: How was your Mother's Day? In this episode, I talk about: * The importance of reflecting on what went well (and what didn’t) during this year’s Mother’s Day * How my Mother’s Day this year ACTUALLY went * Setting up everyone for success on Mother’s Dayand Father’s Day * Checking in with my husband before Father’s Day about what he wants …

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Unlock Social Confidence: Identifying the Social Style of Neurodivergent Children 28:37

1M ago28:37

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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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Leadership and wellbeing in the profession S06E17 47:01

1M ago47:01

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In this week’s episode, our first ever live recording, from the SPA 2024 Conference in Boorloo, Perth, a panel of contributors speaks about their reflections on leadership, and the importance of wellbeing within this. Arielle Cassian (she/her), Belinda Kenny (she/her), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Ishwari Samarakoon (she/her), speak about the opp…

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Ep. 60 - Polyvagal Theory and Parenting a PDA Child or Teen 30:39

1M ago30:39

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In this episode I share how Polyvagal Theory - cutting edge understanding of how the human nervous system works - can help us parent our PDA children and teens. Specifically, I look at how it helps us answer the following paradoxical questions: 1 - Why do things seem to get worse after I dive in on accommodating? 2 - How can my child turn their res…

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313: What Parents Can Do In Between Sessions (Parenting Series) 18:34

1M ago18:34

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Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET discuss the tricky idea of intersession parent involvement in educational therapy intervention for middle school through college learners. They share the 3 different levels of parental involvement and how to establish agreements around what the learner and clinician need in each level. They…

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Ep. 187: What is Social Learning? with Fran Kenton 34:32

1M ago34:32

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In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to have Fran Kenton with us to discuss social emotional learning (SEL). Fran holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, along with credentials in General and Special Education, and is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She is the founder of Autonome, a dynamic and interactive SEL program designed for tee…

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Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) S7E21 32:38

1M ago32:38

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In this episode, Rob Gorski is joined by Amber Arrington from Autism Savvy. They delve into the topic of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), an often misunderstood profile within the autism spectrum. Amber shares her personal experiences as a mother of three autistic children, including a daughter who exhibits PDA traits. The discussion covers the…

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