Episode 69: Heavy Work for the Win!

Join Cari and Jim for a lively discussion about the school-to-work transition. Because Autistic kids become Autistic adults. 

In this episode, we explore why the back-to-school season is one of the most overwhelming transitions for neurodivergent students. From decoding stress responses to building collaborative partnerships with schools, you'll learn practical, compassionate strategies to ease this hig ... Show More

Join Cari and Jim for a follow-up to episode 73 as they continue the discussion on supporting Autistic children at mealtime. In this episode, Cari outlines three categories of safe, respectful strategies that prioritize trust, choice, and co-regulation. If you're enjoying the pod ... Show More

Power struggles with kids can quickly turn into arguments with everyone feeling like they must win. This often results in loss of temper which causes huge disconnection with everyone feeling like they have lost. In this episode Dr Shefali helps show parents how they can end the p ... Show More

Send us a textThe episode highlights the vital role of self-regulation in parenting, especially in navigating holiday gatherings and family dynamics. Dr. Bruce Perry discusses the importance of understanding brain development and the processes involved in engaging with children e ... Show More

Aaron’s Dad travels to the past to bring kids several recommendations from the future for GREAT podcasts to enjoy while school is out!   View full episode show notes at www.MyDogRocket.com 

Speech therapists Carrie Clark and Keri Vandongen brainstorm therapy ideas for children who are young and highly unintelligible. These children are too young for traditional drill and practice so alternatives are needed! Links from Today's Episode: www.myspeechparty.com www.aprax ... Show More

Fred the Dog teams up with Prudence to save a herd of sheep from an evil wizard and cat duo! Lessons include: This fully improvised episode offers tips on telling off-the-cuff stories with your friends and family. Please Subscribe and show your Support! New supporters can listen ... Show More

Every parent has had a moment where you say, "God please help me!" Danny and John open up about times they felt overwhelmed. Then, Jim Daly talks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling. Sarah shares about a stressful situation with her young kids, and what she learned. Find ... Show More

Hunter talks to Dr. Dan Siegel about The Yes Brain. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Learning the importance of a “yes” brain - receptive, present, and open versus the reactivity and rigidity of the “no” brain. 2. We can build resilience in our children by teachin ... Show More

Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the value of reading aloud to children. Even infants can benefit from the relationship building that happens when a caregiver holds them and points at pictures, using funny voices to tell sto ... Show More

Most parents don’t realize that conscious parenting involves understanding what's going on in a child's mind. Without this knowledge parents have a tendency to be reactive which can be detrimental to our children. In this episode Dr Shefali explains how we can better attune with ... Show More

Lab coaches Kelly Street and Stephanie Everett share their best tips and insights to help level up your business for greater success. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Postali ... Show More