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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!

Sep 9

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!

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Jun 18

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...

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May 23

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

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May 9

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.

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Apr 25

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.

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Apr 11

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.

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Mar 8

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.

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Feb 22

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.

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Feb 8

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.

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Jan 23

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.

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Jan 12

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.

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Nov 21, 2023

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.

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Nov 7, 2023

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!

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Oct 24, 2023

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.

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Oct 10, 2023

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.

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Sep 26, 2023

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.

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Sep 12, 2023

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.

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Aug 29, 2023

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.

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Aug 15, 2023

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.

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Aug 1, 2023

Ep 8: Repetitive Behavior and Restricted Interests: Superpower and Coping Mechanism for Our Kids

We’re discussing how neurodiverse kids can be hyper focused on their special interests and engage in repetitive behaviors.

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