We often tell kids to self-advocate but they don't and it leaves us wondering, WHY? In today's episode, I talk about -  ➡️ The top 3 reasons why autistic children and children with ADHD don't self-advocate, ➡️ What we can do to help,  ➡️ And why teaching this skill is so important (hint: it has to do with abuse).  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North...

Don't miss this episode! Join Shane Thrapp, Neurodivergent Coach, and I as we chat about why parenting neurodivergent kids can be really tough for dads - One big reason is fear for the future. Shane also shares his past with us and how it's shaped his parenting!  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Check out more information on...

Don't miss this episode! Join Brian King and I - two neurodivergent therapists as we dive into  - ➡️ How masking develops ➡️ The dangers of masking ➡️ How to help a neurodivergent child or teen feel safe ➡️ Anxiety and depression in neurodivergent children, and  ➡️ Our own vulnerable stories.  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's...

Don't miss this episode! Join Dr. Boucher and I as we talk about how to work with your child's pediatrician:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Check out Dr. Boucher's workshop on strategies to improve attention & focus for children at https://learn.pbmd.co/attentionfocus Check out Dr. Boucher's helpful instagram...

Don't miss this episode! Join Dr. Norinne Russell joins us to chat about 6 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting.  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Dr. Norrine Russell and her offer for our listeners! Get 10% off the first three months of coaching (a value of over $100). This offer ends on 12/31/23. Contact Norrine and say, "I heard it on The Autism ADHD Podcast".  ⭐️ FREE - Social Skills...

Don't miss this episode! Join Dr. Olivardia and I as we talk about -  ➡️ Co-occuring ADHD & OCD ➡️ Compulsions ➡️ Obsessions ➡️ Feeling "tormented", and  ➡️ Treatment ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Email Dr. Roberto Olivardia at [email protected] ⭐️ FREE - Social Skills Guide ➡️ Parents click here ➡️ Therapists click here ➡️ Educators click here ⭐️ FREE -Get to Know...

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 neuroypical individuals. Jaime talks about her own experience and the experience of other autistic individuals she has interviewed about how they often ask, "What Did I Do Wrong?" which is also the title of her book. Thank you for taking the time...

Dr. Robyn Silverman is joining me today to chat about how parents can educate their neurotypical kids about neurodivergent kids. These conversations are incredibly important and will hopefully lead to less assuming, more support, diverse friendships and ALOT less bullying.  Dr. Robyn give us "The Truths" and the scoop on her new book!   ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Dr. Robyn...

Come with me as I dive into all things ADHD and impulsive eating! I'm covering -  ➡️ The reasons behind impulsive eating ➡️ Strategies that work, and ➡️ My own journey with impulsive eating ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ 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...

Join Laura Kerbey and I as we chat about -  ➡️ Signs of PDA ➡️ Mistaking PDA for "bad behavior" ➡️ Masking ➡️ Perfectionism ➡️ Helpful strategies that educators 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"...

Although there are distinctions between Autism and ADHD, there are also similarities. In today's episode, I talk about the overlap between Autism and ADHD and the reasons we may see this overlap. I hope you find this episode helpful and 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/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Holly's private practice ⭐️...

Parenting is a wonderful and sometimes overwhelming journey. When you are a parent with ADHD, it can feel like you are balancing a thousand things on a small plate while walking on a highwire - at least, that's how it feels to me. In this special episode, you'll listen to Dr. Karen Wilson interviewing me about parenting with ADHD on her amazing podcast - Diverse Thinking/Different Learning. Thank you for taking the time to listen and we hope you find it helpful! ❤️ Holly- The...

Rigidity can be a big deal for neurodivergent children! It impacts relationships, mental health, school and MORE. Join me today for a quick chat on understanding why rigidity occurs and how we can help with step-by-step strategies:)  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Holly's private practice ⭐️ 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"...

Dr. Matt Zakreski, neurodivergent psychologist,  joins us today to chat about perfectionism, helpful tips and more - The difference between wanting to improve and maladaptive perfectionism Understanding how self worth and perfectionsm are related The impact of perfectionism on mental health Top down versus bottom up thinking The signficant dangers of perfectionism and comparison Identifying values Embracing mistakes Supporting communication and MORE! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets...

Julie Carter, neurodivergent special education attorney,  joins us today to share helpful tips and we also chat about -  The difference between an advocate and an attorney Independent education evaluations Requesting and attending IEP/504 meetings Accommodations Asking for "the policy" Requesting the data that supports the recommendation Getting in trouble at school and how that may relate to a child's disability Mental health Funtional behavior assessments and MORE! ❤️ Holly- The...

Amanda, autistic parenting coach,  joins us today to talk about the window of tolerance . We cover so much in this important episode such as -  The physiological response How to be a safe person Meltdowns How to recognize what's doable Mental health and more:)  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Holly's private practice Learn more about Amanda ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here ...

Join Casey Waugh, OT, and I as we dig into the things YOU need to know about 504s and IEPs. Here are just a few things we are discussing in this episode -  ✅ The difference between 504s & IEPs ✅ What accommdations can be included ✅ How to measure progress ✅ Getting needed assessments, rights and MORE ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Check out Casey's amazing Instagram account. Check out...

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Did you know that suicide is a leading cause of death in autistic people? 😢 It is and we need to talk more about this difficult topic. I'm honored that Lisa Morgan, an autistic adult with lived-experience in the field of suicidology, joined me today to talk about suicide in the autistic community. We are covering -  ➡️ Risk factors, ➡️ Warning signs, ➡️ Prevention strategies, and  ➡️ Support ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC ...

Does your child, student or client get bored FAST? I hear you! In this episode, I explain why neurodivergent kids struggle with boredom and provide some helpful strategies. Thanks for joining me today and supporting The Autism ADHD Podcast.  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know...

Join me to find out 7 benefits of special interests for neurodivergent children. This episode helps parents and professionals understand and also helps neurodivergent children and teens learn more about themselves. Re-release. ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ 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"...

Thanks for joining me today! We are chatting about why emotional dysregulation can be BIG for children and teens diagnosed with ADHD. We'll also talk about effective ways to support these amazing kids:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ 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...

Join Amy Langston, autistic traveler & speaker, and me as we chat about helpful traveling tips (REPLAY) -  ➡️ Transportation, ➡️ Hotels, ➡️ Activities, and ➡️ Visiting family ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ 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...

Join me today to talk about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). I'll dive into - ➡️ Symptoms ➡️ Causes, and ➡️ Helpful support strategies ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ 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...

SPECIAL RE-RELEASE Join Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Debra Moore and I as we dive into to - ➡️ Evaluations ➡️ Intervention considerations ➡️ Medical needs ➡️ Psychiatric needs ➡️ Preparing kids for the future, and  ➡️ Growth, strengths and adulthood ❤️ 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 Dr. Temple Grandin Check out the book "Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets for Helping Kids on the...