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We're Super Glad You're Here.
We're Gwen & Kristen. Together, we have 35 years of experience parenting some fiercely amazing, neurodiverse humans, which gives us an endless supply of stories of inspiring failures and heartbreaking wins. We've always wanted to share the hilarity and the hard with other parents, so here we are, doing this podcast thing!
Ep 28: Adulting on the Spectrum: What the Transition from School to Adulthood Looks Like for Our Neurodivergent Kids
We’re sharing all the things we’ve discovered while launching our neurodivergent kids, from Medicaid to job programs and more.
Oct 22, 2024
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Ep 27: We’re Back! (Sorry We Forgot To Tell You We Left!)
We took the summer off (unannounced, sorry!) but we’re catching you up on all the changes in our lives during the last few months!
Sep 9, 2024
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Ep 26: Rewiring a Dysregulated Brain Using the Science of Neuroplasticity with Carol Garner-Houston of Brain Harmony
When it comes to the brains of our neurodivergent kids and friends… There can be a lot going on. Constant input that they struggle to...
Jun 18, 2024
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Ep 25: Sound That’s Just for You: How Technological Breakthroughs in Audio Engineering Are Making the World More Accessible with Jen VanSkiver and James Bobel
Jen VanSkiver and James Bobel join the hosts to discuss new audio technology that could be revolutionary for those with auditory processing
May 23, 2024
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Ep 24: It’s Our Birthaversary: A Look Back and the Future of the Podcast
Gwen and Kristen celebrate one year of the podcast by sharing lessons they’ve learned, and looking toward the future of the podcast.
May 9, 2024
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Ep 23: Puberty & Autism Don’t Mix: Navigating Puberty with Our Neurodivergent Kids
Gwen and Kristen dive into the difficulties, intricacies, and discomfort that can come with parenting neurodivergent teens during puberty.
Apr 25, 2024
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Ep 22: Flipping the Lens: the Autistic Experience with Becca Lory Hector
Becca Lory Hector shares her experience of being diagnosed with autism as an adult after an extensive bout of autistic burnout.
Apr 11, 2024
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Ep 21: The Purgatory of the Therapy Waiting Room
Gwen and Kristen dive into the waiting room experience and how to make the therapy process a little more tolerable.
Mar 8, 2024
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Ep 20: Inclusion over Ego: How the Special Olympics Organization Embraced Universal Design with Jen VanSkiver
Jen VanSkiver discusses her role in creating a first-of-its-kind Unified Inclusion Center.
Feb 22, 2024
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Ep 19: Universal Design for Classroom Spaces with Virginia Tech
Dr. Elif Tural and Dr. David Kniola discuss universal design and its various applications in educational settings and beyond.
Feb 8, 2024
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Ep 18: Autism, Unconscious Bias, and the Intersection of Race and Disability With Jackie Bess
Jackie Bess, a wife and mom of three boys with autism, shares her story demonstrating the intersection of race and disability.
Jan 23, 2024
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Ep 17: Neurodivergence and Paving the Way for a More Equitable Healthcare System With Robin Ennis
Robin Ennis shares her personal experience with health disparities among BIPOC Individuals.
Jan 12, 2024
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Ep 16: Legos, Alone Time & Adjusted Expectations: How to Survive the Holidays with Neurodiverse Kids
We’re sharing our best tips for surviving the holiday season, including managing schedules and resetting expectations for a fun holiday.
Nov 21, 2023
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Ep 15: Here Are the Things We’re Most Grateful to Have Learned on Our Neurodiverse Parenting Journey
We’re sharing all the things we have to be grateful for — whether they’re obvious, a little quirky, or even a bit of a stretch!
Nov 7, 2023
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Ep 14: It’s Spooky Season: Our Top Tips on Tackling Halloween with Neurodiverse Kids
We’re sharing our top pro tips for how to tackle Halloween for neurodiverse families from costumes, candy, trick-or-treating, and more.
Oct 24, 2023
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Ep 13: IEP Strategies to Set You and Your Neurodiverse Child Up for Success
We’re talking about IEPs today: why they’re important, how to navigate the process, and why you are your child’s biggest advocate.
Oct 10, 2023
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Ep 12: Suicide Prevention for the Neurodiverse Population with Anne Moss Rogers
Anne Moss Rogers talks to us about suicide prevention and why we have to keep talking about it, especially with neurodiverse kids.
Sep 26, 2023
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Ep 11: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Partnering with Your Neurodiverse Child’s School Team
We’re continuing our back to school series with 5 questions to ask yourself when partnering with your neurodiverse child’s school team.
Sep 12, 2023
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Ep 10: Back to School Series: How to Alleviate Stress and Ease Anxiety for Neurodiverse Families
We’re kicking off our back to school series with how to help ease the transition from summer to a new school year for neurodiverse families.
Aug 29, 2023
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Ep 9: Reflections, Insights, and Fond Memories from Working with Neurodiverse Students
Kristen retired from The Joshua School and shares her experience and favorite memories working with neurodiverse students there.
Aug 15, 2023
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