Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about how the autism diagnosis and the language we use for it has changed in recent years, what limitations the diagnostic framework still has, and how autistic advocates have pushed the neurodivergent movement forward. Whether you or your kids are autistic or not, we think you will find this conversation interesting and helpful for understanding neurodivergence as a whole. If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes, send us a dm on Instagram or click here to submit anonymously using our Google form. Episode Links Dr. Morgan’s Neurodivergent Character List A graphic for understanding autism as a group of traits instead of as a straight line Autistic Not Weird survey Autistic Self Advoacy Network (ASAN)Intellectual disabilities and autism Hans Asperger ‘Actively Assisted’ Nazi Eugenics Policies, Study Claims*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.* If you are looking for the "School Options for Neurodivergent Kids" episode we promised last week, it will be out next week! Sorry for the switch!
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Why is Play so Important?
Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about why play is so important for both kids and adults and why it’s extra important for neurodivergent brains. If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes, send us a dm on Instagram or click here to submit anonymously using our Google form. Episode Links Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky (aff) Self- Care for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
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Realizing Our Own Kids Are Neurodivergent
Dr. Morgan, Breann & Erica (the editor and producer of Parenting Neurodivergent Humans) talk about how they discovered their children are neurodivergent. If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes, send us a dm on Instagram or click here to submit anonymously using our Google form. *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
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PDA
Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about PDA. No, not public displays of affection. PDA as in pathological demand avoidance or, in more neurodivergent affirming language, pervasive drive for autonomy. They talk about what PDA is, what it looks like, and how we can best support kids with this profile. If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes, send us a dm on Instagram or click here to submit anonymously using our Google form. Episode Resources Low-Demand Parenting by Amanda Diekman (aff link)Kristy Forbes- In Tune Pathways PodcastPDA North AmericaHow to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis (aff link) *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
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Regulation & Dysregulation
Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about regulation and dysregulation. What is regulation? What is dysregulation? How are regulation and neurodivergence related? Should we try to be regulated all the time? If not, what should our goal be, and how can we work towards that? If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes, send us a dm on Instagram or click here to submit anonymously using our Google form. *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
We won’t fix your kid because they aren’t broken, and that’s not a thing!
Dr. Morgan Beidleman and Breann Colpitts tackle your questions and society’s misconceptions about neurodivergent parenting. Tangents include embarrassing moments, thoughts on American parenting culture, and early 2000’s sitcoms.
Send us your questions!
Dr. Morgan @drmorganbeidleman is a licensed psychologist and former teacher. Breann @itsbreanncolpitts is a school psychologist and social coach for twice-exceptional kids.
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