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Self-Regulation: A Guide for Educators and Parents
On episode 252, Dr. Richard Cash and Emily Kircher-Morris talk about the importance of self-regulation in education. They discuss the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive aspects, the critical role emotions play in learning, and the necessity of teaching metacognitive skills to students. It’s not only about school, they discuss parental support in developing self-regulation at home, and the unique needs of twice-exceptional learners. This is an updated version of an encore conversation. Takeaways Self-regulation consists of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive dimensions. Emotions significantly impact a child's ability to focus and learn. Metacognition involves reflecting on one's own thinking processes. Teaching kids to manage their feelings is crucial for learning. Parents should actively listen to their children to support self-regulation. Every child is unique, and teaching should reflect that individuality. Reflection time is often lacking in the school day. Homework should be reframed as home study to promote self-regulation. Get your podcast swag just in time for the holiday season! Clinicians, check out our courses, which can help you move toward a more neurodiversity-affirming therapy environment. Also, consider joining our Therapist Hub, which will open for new members soon! The Neurodiversity Podcast is available on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you can also join our private Facebook group. For more information go to NeurodiversityPodcast.com. Dr. Richard M Cash received a bachelor of arts degree in theater from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He then attended the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, where he received a post-baccalaureate degree in elementary education. Dr. Cash later obtained a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He returned to St. Thomas and received a doctoral degree in educational leadership. Dr. Cash has served as the Administrator of Gifted Programs in Rochester, Minnesota, and the Director of Gifted Programs for the Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. He now provides workshops, presentations, and staff-development sessions throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He’s the author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn. BACKGROUND READING Richard Cash’s website Self-Regulation in the Classroom Facebook
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Moving From Traditional to Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
On episode 251, Emily welcomes Dr. Amy Marschall, a clinical psychologist focused on trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care. They talk about the transition from traditional therapy models to neurodiversity affirming approaches, and the importance of lived experience and self-diagnosis in mental health care. They talk about the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing care, particularly in rural areas. The path to neurodiversity-affirming care involves the need for some clinicians to unlearn practices that we now understand could be harmful. Emily and Amy also talk about the significance of community support in finding the right clinician, as well as the broader implications of neurodiversity affirming practices in daily life. Takeaways The traditional expert-client model can be unhelpful in the world of neurodiversity. Lived experience is helpful in understanding mental health needs. Self-diagnosis is a valid and necessary option for many. Inappropriate therapy practices can lead to trauma that complicates healing. Telehealth can improve access to care, especially in rural areas. Community visibility is helpful to neurodiversity-affirming clinicians. Get your podcast swag just in time for the holiday season! Clinicians, check out our courses, which can help you move toward a more neurodiversity-affirming therapy environment. Also, consider joining our Therapist Hub, which will open for new members soon! The Neurodiversity Podcast is available on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you can also join our private Facebook group. For more information go to NeurodiversityPodcast.com. Dr. Amy Marschall earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut, in 2015. She completed her pre-doctoral internship through the National Psychology Training Consortium (Central Region) and her post-doctoral residency at Family Psychological Center, PA, in Harrison, Arkansas. Dr. Marschall has been a licensed psychologist since 2016 and currently owns a private practice, RMH-Therapy, where she provides therapy primarily to children and adolescents, and psychological evaluations. Her clinical specializations include trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming care, rural mental health, and telemental health. BACKGROUND READING Amy’s website Facebook
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Real-World Relationships, Digital Connections, Keeping It Together
In Episode 250, Emily Kircher-Morris and Sam Young tackle the radical shifts in how neurodivergent kids connect and thrive in our post-pandemic world. The pandemic didn't just disrupt - it created unexpected opportunities for neurodivergent youth to forge meaningful connections in new ways. They dive deep into how digital spaces have become vital lifelines, while challenging the traditional playbook for "successful" socializing. One powerful revelation? A single genuine connection can transform a child's entire social world. Takeaways: The surprising advantages of post-pandemic social changes for neurodivergent kids Why online communities are becoming crucial safe havens How parents can ditch outdated social expectations and support their kids' unique paths The hidden impact of discovering your own neurodivergence while parenting Breaking free from comparing neurodivergent kids to neurotypical peers Sam Young’s organization, the Young Scholars Academy, is a virtual village that helps twice-exceptional & differently-wired students feel seen, nurtured, and happy through strength-based courses, camps, and community. Bright, curious kids thrive when they feel a sense of belonging. To learn more, check out the Spring Sneak Peek Open House on Monday, December 4th, at 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. ET. Here’s a link, and feel free to use the coupon code YSANEURODIVERSITYPODCAST10. Sam Young, M.Ed., is the Head of School at Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment school that supports twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy through strength-based courses, camps, and community. Sam is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a TEDx speaker, a Keynote speaker, a former Bridges Academy educator of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity graduate. Additionally, Sam is a neurodivergent person himself who has committed his life to supporting differently-wired students to overcome the harmful deficit-based system and discover, develop, and lead their lives with their strengths, talents, and unique interests. BACKGROUND READING Young Scholar’s Academy Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
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Unlocking Motivation in Neurodivergent Children
On Episode 249, Emily Kircher-Morris chats with Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus from Impact Parents, hosts of the Parenting with Impact podcast. They talk about the challenge of motivating neurodivergent kids, and break down why it’s challenging. The chat includes a framework called PINCH, a way to remember and think about important elements of motivation. You’ll come away with practical strategies for parents to foster a supportive environment that encourages engagement, and ways to move away from fear and stress as motivators. Takeaways Traditional parenting advice often doesn't apply to neurodivergent kids. Motivation can be misunderstood; it's not always lack of interest. Executive functioning skills play a crucial role in motivation. Dopamine is essential for engaging in non-preferred tasks. Fear-based parenting creates stress and is not sustainable. Intrinsic motivation develops later in life, especially for neurodivergent individuals. The PINCH framework helps identify different motivators for kids. Interest in a subject can significantly boost motivation. Competition can motivate but may also cause anxiety in some children. Collaboration and connection with peers can enhance motivation. Parents should experiment with different motivational strategies. Transparency and vulnerability in parenting can build trust. Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster co-founded ImpactParents.com in 2011 because traditional parenting advice wasn’t working for their complex kids and they found no training or coaching available designed specifically to support them as parents of complex kids. Internationally recognized as leading parent educators, they use a coach-approach to help parents reduce the stress of raising children, teens, and young adults with ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, LD and more. They’re the creators of Sanity School® behavior training, and the authors of many books including Parenting ADHD Now: Easy Intervention Strategies to Empower Kids with ADHD and The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More. BACKGROUND READING Impact Parents website Parenting with Impact podcast Facebook Instagram Twitter/X LinkedIn Pre-order Emily’s new book! Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Target.
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Ask Me Anything #9 with Emily Kircher-Morris
In this episode of the Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris answers questions submitted by members of the Neurodiversity Podcast Advocacy and Support Group on Facebook. The questions cover a range of topics including co-occurrence between ADHD and dyslexia, word disability, gifted kids who are anxious, 504 denial in schools, learning disabilities + high cognition, and many more of your questions. The episode provides insights, strategies, and resources for parents and individuals navigating neurodiversity. To submit questions for our next AMA, join the Neurodiversity Podcast Advocacy & Support Group on Facebook!
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