Autism & Neurodiversity
by Jason & Debbie GryglaThis weekly podcast is your go-to resource for real answers to parenting, working with or being neurodivergent. With the right information you will better understand neurodivergent brains, develop the skills to parent and mentor more confidently, and get better outcomes addressing neurodivergent challenges. Join Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Director of TechieForLife, a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults and his wife, Debbie Grygla, Certified Life Coach, every Friday for relevant insights, discussions with leading experts, and supportive tools.
Episodes
Supporting the Transition into Adulthood with Jason
19m · PublishedParenting an autistic and/or neurodivergent child can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. As they transition into adulthood, the question of independence often arises.
In this episode, Jason explores practical strategies to help neurodivergent young adults navigate the path to self-reliance.
Join him as he delves into essential life skills, self-advocacy, safety considerations, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. He'll also discuss the importance of celebrating milestones and providing ongoing support.
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Be sure to follow "Debbie Grygla" onInstagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
Supporting the Transition into Adulthood with Jason
19m · PublishedParenting an autistic and/or neurodivergent child can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. As they transition into adulthood, the question of independence often arises.
In this episode, Jason explores practical strategies to help neurodivergent young adults navigate the path to self-reliance.
Join him as he delves into essential life skills, self-advocacy, safety considerations, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. He'll also discuss the importance of celebrating milestones and providing ongoing support.
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Be sure to follow "Debbie Grygla" onInstagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
The Secret to Building Their Confidence with Debbie
17m · PublishedDo you want to raise a confident child, teen or young adult? One who is not afraid to take risks, try new things, and perseveres in the face of challenges?
When you get skilled at building their self-confidence you can help them be more successful even if they are autistic, an ADHDer or neurodivergent with disabilities that make things extra challenging.
Unfortunately, sometimes the harder we try to build their confidence the more it goes down.
It's because we're focusing on the wrong things.
Discover the secret to building the kind of confidence that will have your loved one succeeding and thriving.
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Be sure to follow "Debbie Grygla" on Instagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
The Secret to Building Their Confidence with Debbie
17m · PublishedDo you want to raise a confident child, teen or young adult? One who is not afraid to take risks, try new things, and perseveres in the face of challenges?
When you get skilled at building their self-confidence you can help them be more successful even if they are autistic, an ADHDer or neurodivergent with disabilities that make things extra challenging.
Unfortunately, sometimes the harder we try to build their confidence the more it goes down.
It's because we're focusing on the wrong things.
Discover the secret to building the kind of confidence that will have your loved one succeeding and thriving.
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Be sure to follow "Debbie Grygla" on Instagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
When Your Love One Pulls Away with Jason
12m · PublishedDo you have a teen or young adult in your life who is pulling away from you? If so, you're not alone. Many teens and young adults but especially autistic and neurodivergents go through a phase where they need to distance themselves from their parents in order to grow and develop their own identity.
When you understand why neurodivergent young people pull away and have strategies to help them through this process, you can play a vital role in supporting their growth and development and reconnecting.
Follow "Debbie Grygla" onInstagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is headHERE.
When Your Love One Pulls Away with Jason
12m · PublishedDo you have a teen or young adult in your life who is pulling away from you? If so, you're not alone. Many teens and young adults but especially autistic and neurodivergents go through a phase where they need to distance themselves from their parents in order to grow and develop their own identity.
When you understand why neurodivergent young people pull away and have strategies to help them through this process, you can play a vital role in supporting their growth and development and reconnecting.
Follow "Debbie Grygla" onInstagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Crush Shame & Boost Well-being by Parenting with Empathy with Debbie
12m · PublishedOur young people, especially our autistic and neurodivergent, thrive when they're met with support and empathy, and spiral down when they're met with shame-based approaches and rejection.
It can be challenging to offer empathy, especially when your child, teen, or young adult is behaving negatively or acting out.
But empathy is an essential tool for crushing shame and boosting well-being. When you practice empathy, you help your children feel seen, heard, and understood.
This can help them to regulate their emotions, develop a sense of self-worth, and overcome challenges.
In this podcast episode, we'll discuss the importance of empathy in parenting. We'll also explore the challenges of offering empathy, and how to overcome them.
If you want to learn how to parent with more empathy, this episode is for you.
Listen now and learn how to:
-Crush the hold shame has on your loved ones
-Support their confidence and sense of well-being
-Build connection, attachment, and trust
-Develop your own emotional regulation skills
-Parent more effectively
Follow "Debbie Grygla" onInstagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Crush Shame & Boost Well-being by Parenting with Empathy with Debbie
12m · PublishedOur young people, especially our autistic and neurodivergent, thrive when they're met with support and empathy, and spiral down when they're met with shame-based approaches and rejection.
It can be challenging to offer empathy, especially when your child, teen, or young adult is behaving negatively or acting out.
But empathy is an essential tool for crushing shame and boosting well-being. When you practice empathy, you help your children feel seen, heard, and understood.
This can help them to regulate their emotions, develop a sense of self-worth, and overcome challenges.
In this podcast episode, we'll discuss the importance of empathy in parenting. We'll also explore the challenges of offering empathy, and how to overcome them.
If you want to learn how to parent with more empathy, this episode is for you.
Listen now and learn how to:
-Crush the hold shame has on your loved ones
-Support their confidence and sense of well-being
-Build connection, attachment, and trust
-Develop your own emotional regulation skills
-Parent more effectively
Follow "Debbie Grygla" onInstagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Mania and Neurodiversity: What Parents Need to Know with Jason
7m · PublishedDoes your autistic or neurodivergent loved one swing between manic, over the top, emotions and depression?
In this episode, Jason talks about the challenges of extreme swings in emotionally dysregulated states. This can lead to problems in their relationships, at work, and in other areas of their lives. Being more aware of the signs of mania can help us be more effective in supporting the development of emotional regulation skills.Follow "Debbie Grygla" onInstagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more supportive content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Mania and Neurodiversity: What Parents Need to Know with Jason
7m · PublishedDoes your autistic or neurodivergent loved one swing between manic, over the top, emotions and depression?
In this episode, Jason talks about the challenges of extreme swings in emotionally dysregulated states. This can lead to problems in their relationships, at work, and in other areas of their lives. Being more aware of the signs of mania can help us be more effective in supporting the development of emotional regulation skills.Follow "Debbie Grygla" onInstagram
Visit our websiteJasonDebbie.com
If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us bring you more supportive content. All you have to do is headHERE.
Autism & Neurodiversity has 255 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 104:00:34. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 25th, 2024 21:41.
