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Autism & Neurodiversity

Jason & Debbie Grygla

Parenting or working with neurodivergent children, teens, or young adults? Join us Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder and Director of NeuroDev, a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults, and Debbie Grygla, Certified Parent Coach as we share practical tools, expert insights, and personal experiences to help you better support neurodivergents and foster their growth, development, and emotional well-being.

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00:14:44

Big Announcement! Parenting to Mentor with Jason &...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2024/03/09

Friends, Hello! We've got something exciting to share with you in this episode! You know, parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when it comes to raising neurodivergent young people. But, guess what? It doesn't have to be a struggle without hope. In today's episode, we're peeling back the curtain on our personal transformation moments and the lessons that have led us to our big announcement this month. Let's dive straight in! We're thrilled to introduce the Parenting to Mentor mini-course

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00:15:29

The Power in Choosing a Parenting Framework with Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2024/03/01

Parenting neurodivergents and those who have struggles can be overwhelming, especially when faced with conflicting advice. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of choosing a framework to operate from. Learn how selecting a clear direction can help you move beyond confusion and towards effective solutions. Discover the key to targeted goal-setting, adjustments, and consistent progress in your parenting journey. YOU'LL LEARN: The importance of choosing a framework to help you stay

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00:21:25

Move Beyond Quick Fixes to Sustainable Development...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2024/02/17

Parenting neurodivergent children can be challenging, and relying on quick fixes may seem like an easy solution.However, these quick fixes can lead to long-term damage and hinder sustainable development. On today's episode of the Autism & Neurodiversity podcast, I'm discussing the pitfalls of using quick fixes and highlighting the importance of embracing development. YOU'LL LEARN: The damage quick fix approaches can create, even the ones that seem to "be working." Why relying on external

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00:18:55

Stop Reacting and Start Nurturing Connection with Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2024/02/09

Parenting can be hard, especially when you have an autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult. It's easy to find yourself constantly reacting to your loved one's undesirable or challenging behaviors. And... it's a stressful way to be parenting. Reactive approaches fall short of addressing your young person's needs, and it's a damaging cycle to get trapped in. There are reasons you may be reacting and I have some tips to help you step back and change course. Stop reacting and start

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00:20:44

Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 3 with Dr. Jack...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2024/01/26

Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, unpack the surprising ways attachment impacts emotional well-being in neurodivergent individuals. The highlights: Unmask some of the mystery: Understand

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00:22:44

Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 2 with Dr. Jack...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2024/01/20

Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, unpack the surprising ways attachment impacts emotional well-being in neurodivergent individuals. The highlights: Unmask some of the mystery: Understand

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00:26:19

Attachment & Autism Deep Dive Part 1 with Dr. Jack...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2024/01/12

Ever get discourage with trying to connect with your neurodivergent teen or young adult? You're not alone. This 3-part episode series dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, link between neurodiversity (like ADHD or autism) and attachment styles. Experts Jason Grygla, LCMHC, MA and Dr. Jack Hinman, with over 50 years of combined experience, unpack the surprising ways attachment impacts emotional well-being in neurodivergent individuals. The highlights: Unmask some of the mystery: Understand

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00:13:43

3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 3 with...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/12/29

Feeling the holiday squeeze? The holidays can be magical... and manic, especially when your neurodivergent loved ones are on sensory overload. In thisPart 3 of our holiday stress-busting mini-series, we dive deep into the hidden challenges that neurodivergent kids face and uncover a key strategy for calmer holidays or any time for years to come. If you enjoyed today's episode, please take a minute to leave a quick review with some of your favorite take aways to help us bring you more helpful

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00:13:07

3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 2 with...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/12/22

Feeling frazzled instead of festive? The holidays bring joy, but for families with neurodivergent children, the season can be a sensory overload meltdown-maker. Part 2 in this mini-series on reducing stress I'll help you understand the hidden challenges that add to stress and one of the keys to calmer holidays or anytime for years to come. If you enjoyed today's episode, please take a minute to leave a kind review with some of your favorite take aways to help us bring you more helpful content. All

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00:10:52

3 Steps to Reducing Stress Mini-Series Part 1 with...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/12/16

Holiday season is here, bringing festive cheer but also potential meltdowns for families with autistic and neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. In part one of this mini-series, I have some important perspectives to support you in taking care of yourself and your loved ones so that you can enjoy more of the good stuff over the holidays or anytime. If you liked today's episode, please take a minute to leave a kind review to help us bring you more helpful content. All you have to do is

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00:16:42

Managing Our Expectations with Jason

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/11/24

Parenting is one of those jobs that rarely matches up with our expectations. The challenges of parenting an autistic or neurodivergent is an experience many of us were not well prepared for. Sometimes it's hard to adjust our expectations for what it would be like, what our child would be like, and what our definitions of success look like. If you are feeling disappointed and frustrated, if your relationship with your family is strained, if you often feel unhappiness with your current situation, you

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00:15:51

Boost Their Resilience with Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/11/18

It takes resilience to grow, develop, and be happy and successful in life when we have very real struggles. Resilient children, teens, and young adults are more willing to try things and try at them for longer. Low resilience leads to giving up quickly or even refusing to try. Get some insightful tips on how to foster resilience in your child, teen, or young adult, especially if they are autistic or neurodivergent. Help them embrace failure as a learning opportunity and create a supportive

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00:19:25

Supporting the Transition into Adulthood with Jason

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/11/11

Parenting 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

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00:17:11

The Secret to Building Their Confidence with Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/11/04

Do 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

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00:12:33

When Your Love One Pulls Away with Jason

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/10/27

Do 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

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00:12:59

Crush Shame & Boost Well-being by Parenting with...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/10/21

Our 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

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00:07:10

Mania and Neurodiversity: What Parents Need to Know...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/10/13

Does 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" on Instagram Visit our

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00:16:30

Breaking the Cycle of Shame-based Parenting...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/10/06

Have you ever tried to stop yelling at your kids, only to find yourself yelling again? Have you tried rewarding and punishing, but it's not working? If so, you're not alone. Many of us were parented with shame-based approaches, and we may be unintentionally using the same approaches with our own kids. But the research shows that shame-based parenting is ineffective and destructive. In this episode, learn what shame-based parenting is and why it's so harmful How to identify shame-based parenting

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00:09:55

Time Blindness and It's Impact on Connecting Cause...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/09/29

Time blindness is a common challenge for autistics and neurodivergents. It can make it difficult to estimate how long it will take to complete a task, to plan ahead, and to meet deadlines. This can lead to frustration and anxiety for both parents and their children. Understanding some of the nuances of time blindness can help us develop more supportive strategies. Follow "Debbie Grygla" on Instagram Visit our website JasonDebbie.com If you liked today's episode, please leave a review to help us

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00:13:59

Boundaries with Love: Fostering Attachment and...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2023/09/23

Have you ever felt powerless, confused, angry, or resentful because you were struggling to hold healthy boundaries with your child, teen, or young adult? Or maybe you thought you were holding boundaries, but they felt ineffective or even damaging to your relationship? In this episode, I share my insights on how to set healthy boundaries with love, in a way that strengthens your relationship, connection, and attachment, while also fostering healthy autonomy and development. I talk about the

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