Today on the show I am talking to DJ, she is an Early Childhood Specialist who works closely with neurodiverse students. Never underestimate the power of an educator who can build a bond with your child. DJ came to this work through her love of children and helping them grow to be successful. On today's episode, we talk about: - What an Early Childhood Educator/Specialist is - How to create a relationship with that educator - What ECEs do to support students from an early age - Some of the success stories she has seen of children - Advice for families on how to support their child in the class ..read more

Being a neurodiverse person can bring on so many different struggles.  Now add being neurodiverse with becoming an entrepreneur, running and growing a business can feel like an uphill climb. Today on the show I am chatting with Kara Laws. She is an entrepreneur who was diagnosed with ADHD later in her career. Her diagnosis has not stopped her from growing a successful business. Now she's taken what she's learned personally about being a person with ADHD and supports others in their careers.  On the show, she shares her experiences as an entrepreneur and a mother with the ups and down ..read more

* Please note - There are some technical difficulties with the sound on this episode. It does not impact the ability the hear the full episode. Never underestimate the power of your gut feel. When you have a child who is struggling at school and you feel it as a parent you act. Sometimes the system can say "it's OK they'll catch up", or "don't worry yet, it's early".  Today's podcast is all about this very story. Today I speak with Philipa, she is a mom of two boys living in the UK. She felt early on that one of her children was really struggling but kept being told everything was fine. T ..read more

Being mindful is not always easy. When we are neurodiverse or have children in our lives who are neurodiverse finding ways to slow down and be present can be difficult. Today on the show I have a conversation with Dr. Rabia Subhani about her journey through mindfulness with a neurodiverse child. The conversation explores how we as parents and educators can support young learners in being more intentional and mindful. In the episode: - What is mindfulness? - How can parents support a more mindful environment - When is a good time to start teaching mindfulness to children - How educators and sch ..read more

When you think about physiotherapy what comes to mind? After injury recovery perhaps. Supporting you after surgery to regain strength perhaps.  Did you know that physiotherapy can support our students and children who are neurodiverse? Did you know there is a group of therapists who specialize in children?  On today's show, a conversation with Jennifer Halfin. She is the clinic owner of Toronto Kids Physiotherapy and together we talk about how this type of therapy often gets overlooked and how it can support our neurodiverse children. Highlights: - What physiotherapy (PT) is and how ..read more

As students move through elementary to high school we begin to start looking to the future. Though it always feels too soon it's never too early to start exploring the options for post-secondary school. For students who are neurodivergent knowing which paths to take early is so important. As schools adjust to few supports in guiding students as they move through their educational career we as parents have to take that task on. That's where people just like Jane Kristoffy come into play. She is a former educator and owner of Right Track Educational Services.  Highlights from our conversati ..read more

When we as parents start thinking about which school our child will go to we always think it's easy, they go to the local school. But if you have a child who is neurodiverse or requires more support than can be found in the public education system picking a private school might be something you explore. But where do you start? Where do you look? What is the difference between a private school and an independent school? Today's episode is a conversation with Paige Walker of Renew Education. Together we explore the options. Highlights: - Difference between private and independent school - How to ..read more

When you have a household with people who are neurodiverse staying organized can be tough. Constantly losing items, misplacing and generally causing stress to the household. Today on the show a conversation with Dennise Conforti. She is a certified professional organizer and works with the neurodiverse community. Our conversation centers around the ups and downs of family life with those with ADHD and self-regulation challenges. We talk about some easy things to do around the house to keep things organized, but also about how a personal organizer can help you to create a calm and happy space ..read more

When families go through changes finding ways to support those with learning challenges can prove to be even more difficult. When parents go through a divorce it can be hard for your neurodiverse children to understand. Today on the show Danielle chats with me about her experience. We talk about how different family members can see things differently. The pressure to keep things as 'normal' as possible while still working through absent parents. Then when you begin to blend another family into the one you already have it can be hard. Danielle opens up about her experience and how she navigated ..read more

Our neurodiverse children sure do go through some big emotions. My own children go through some major ups and downs and there's not always a good reason for the change.  In this episode, I chat with Rachel Bailey. She is a Clinical Psychologist but before working with families she was an ADHD coach and psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults. Now her work allows her to work with families in supporting their children's emotions. Through her programs, she supports families at all stages. Make sure to check out her web page - RACHEL BAILEY Please check out her offer to listeners ..read more