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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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00:11:30

The Real Reason Boundaries Backfire

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/10/31

You set a boundary to bring calm...but somehow it turns into another storm.Your “no” becomes an argument.Your calm turns into shutdown.And you’re left wondering, why does this keep happening?In this episode, Debbie reveals what’s really going on beneath those moments and why even well-intentioned limits can trigger resistance instead of respect, especially for neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. You’ll discover the hidden signal your nervous system sends before you even speak, and how

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00:13:27

5 Signs Anxiety Is Undermining Your Loved One’s...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/10/24

You’ve tried motivating.You’ve tried reminding.You’ve even tried backing off.But no matter what you do, your child, teen, or young adult still seems stuck—avoiding new experiences, hesitating to take initiative, or shutting down when expectations rise.In this episode, Debbie shares five subtle ways anxiety hides behind behaviors that look like procrastination, resistance, or laziness and how misreading them can keep families locked in conflict instead of connection. You’ll discover what’s really

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00:15:24

Parenting the Long Game with Jason

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/09/06

When your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult is struggling—meltdowns, shutdowns, missed deadlines, constant reminders—it’s tempting to look for the fastest fix.But parenting for quick results often comes at the expense of long-term growth.In this episode, Jason shares why a developmental approach—focusing on emotional growth, ownership, and sustainable neural pathways—is far more powerful than a behavioral one. You’ll hear why playing the long game means meeting your child where they are

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00:21:05

Unlocking Joy: Moving Beyond Relief in Neurodivergent...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/09/01

Relief feels good.The meltdown is over. The pressure is gone. The stress has eased.For many neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults, relief can start to feel like the ultimate goal—because it’s safe, predictable, and immediate. But it's crucial to understand: relief isn’t the same as joy. And chasing it can keep them from the deeper connections and experiences that bring real fulfillment.In this episode, Jason unpacks the difference between fleeting relief and lasting joy. He challenges the

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00:15:43

From Autopilot to Intentional Living: Rewiring the...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/08/15

When you’re living life on autopilot, it’s easy to end up in the same loops, reacting the same way, making the same choices, and feeling stuck in the same results.For neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults, those loops can be even harder to break.And not because they’re lazy or resistant… but because the brain literally gets “grooved” into patterns like a scratched record that skips in the same place over and over.In this episode, Jason shares how those grooves form, why they’re so hard to

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00:10:31

When Accommodations Aren’t Enough: How to Support...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/08/08

You got the IEP.You submitted the college accommodations.You followed all the steps—and it’s still not working.If your child, teen, or young adult is struggling to use the support they’ve been given—this episode is for you.We’re breaking down why accommodations often fall short without developmental support—and what you can do instead. You’ll learn how to move from frustration and fear to a mentoring-based approach that meets your child where they are and helps them move forward—at school, in

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00:17:01

College Isn’t Clicking—And You Don’t Know What to Do...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/08/03

Your neurodivergent young adult made it into college—but now everything’s falling apart.Missed deadlines. Emotional shutdowns. Panic. Silence.You’re not sure when to step in—or how to stop stepping in so much.In this episode, we explore why college struggles aren’t about motivation or laziness and what they're often really about.You’ll learn why traditional strategies backfire and what it really takes to help your child, teen, or young adult build capacity and thrive in school—without micromanaging

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00:16:44

The Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Neurodivergent...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/07/18

When your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult struggles to regulate, follow through, or move forward—what are you supposed to do?Most parents step in (because they have to). You remind. You coach. You arrange the therapy appointments. You micromanage the hard stuff.Over time, this becomes your default mode. But what happens when the support that once helped… starts holding them back?In this episode, Jason explores how helicopter parenting—often born from love and necessity—can quietly become

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00:18:07

They Know What to Do- Why Don’t They Do It? with Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/07/11

If your child “knows what to do” but doesn’t do it, this episode will help you see the deeper story behind that pattern.We’ll break down why “knowing” and “doing” are not the same, especially in a stressed, overwhelmed, or neurodivergent brain. And you’ll start to see how practicing Neuro-Developmental Mentoring can help build the real-life application of those skills with patience and partnership.🔵 These are the kinds of mentoring shifts we teach inside NDM Circle and go deep into in our July

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00:14:41

The Mental Load No One Talks About: Parenting on...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/07/04

If you’re the one who remembers everything and keeps everyone on track, you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for stepping in. But if it’s starting to take a toll, this episode will help you understand why and how things can change.We’re talking about the invisible mental load of parenting, and why sharing that load (without dropping it all at once) is a powerful way to build confidence, independence, and connection with your neurodivergent loved one.🔵 These are the kinds of shifts we walk with

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00:10:36

Why Nagging Isn't Building Responsibility with Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/06/28

If you feel stuck in the reminder loop and it’s wearing you out... you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll explore why nagging feels necessary, but often works against the outcomes you want.We’ll talk about what’s really going on when your child doesn’t follow through, and why it’s time to shift from managing behavior to mentoring development. When you learn to do that, things begin to change: less friction, more confidence, and a growing sense of maturity in your neurodivergent loved one.🔵 This

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00:21:31

Crash or Protect? The Parenting Dilemma No One Talks...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/05/24

You want your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to grow into a confident, capable adult. But what do you do when they’re heading straight toward failure? Do you step in and save them—or let them crash and hope they learn?If you’ve ever wrestled with that gut-wrenching decision, this episode will speak right to you.Because most parents are making one of two well-intentioned mistakes—and both can leave their loved one stuck, discouraged, or completely shut down.In this episode, Jason breaks do

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00:16:46

5 Patterns That Help Neurodivergent Young Adults...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/05/16

If your neurodivergent teen or young adult is struggling to launch or if you find yourself constantly questioning whether you’re doing too much or not enough... this episode is for you.There’s a reason things feel stuck or fragile, even when you're working so hard to support them.It’s not about your efforts. It’s about the patterns shaping your day-to-day interactions.In this episode, I’ll share five foundational patterns that can shift the trajectory from anxiety and shutdowns… to confidence and

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00:22:52

Is This Helping or Hurting? 5 Ways We Accidentally...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/05/10

You’re doing everything you can to help your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult grow into an independent adult, but what if some of the things you’re doing to help are actually holding them back?It’s not because you don’t care. It’s because so many of us are working from outdated ideas about what builds independence, and those ideas just don’t work for neurodivergent development.In this episode, I’ll walk you through five common patterns that loving, well-meaning parents fall into, and how

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00:11:35

From Surviving to Thriving—Our Journey, Lessons, and...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/05/02

You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and doing everything you can to help your neurodivergent loved one. So why does it still feel like nothing’s working?You’re not alone. We’ve been there too—desperate for answers, bouncing from expert to expert, trying every intervention, school, and strategy we could find… and still feeling stuck in survival mode.In this special 150th episode (a rerecording of our very first), we open up about our early struggles as parents to neurodivergent kids, how little support

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00:24:48

Navigating the Parent-Mentor Balance with Jason

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/04/26

Ever catch yourself wondering "Am I doing too much… or not enough?" Whether you're stepping in to help your child solve a problem—or stepping back to let them figure it out—finding that balance can feel like walking a tightrope.You might be working overtime to fix, rescue, or guide every decision, only to feel exhausted… or you might pull back too far, unsure when to re-engage. Either way, when the balance is off, kids struggle to grow into capable, confident adults.In this episode, Jason unpacks

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00:45:27

Embracing Neurodivergent Affirming Care: Balancing...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/03/07

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I support my child’s authentic self while helping them navigate the real world?”—you’re not alone.You’ve heard about neurodivergent affirming care and its emphasis on acceptance, but there’s still a challenge: How do we strike the balance between honoring individuality and addressing the practical demands of life?In this episode, Jason Grygla dives into the complexities of neurodivergent affirming care, exploring both its transformative strengths and potential

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00:12:29

Why You Keep Getting Stuck in the Same Parenting...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/03/01

If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this keep happening?!”—whether it’s battles over transitions, screen time, or meltdowns—you’re not alone.You try different strategies, set boundaries, offer choices… yet you keep getting stuck in the same frustrating cycles. The truth is, the situation isn’t actually the problem—it’s how we think about the situation that keeps us stuck.You’ll learn:✔ Why shifting your thoughts (not just the situation) is the key to breaking frustrating cycles✔ How lower brain

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00:22:39

Decoding the 'I Can't vs. I Won't' Paradox in...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/02/07

Is it that they can’t—or that they won’t?In this episode, we break down the common struggle of distinguishing between genuine inability and refusal in neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults. We explore: • Why challenges can feel insurmountable due to unique brain wiring • How to avoid power struggles and foster autonomy • The neural response to perceived difficulty and how it impacts motivation • The role of resilience and discipline in long-term growthUnderstanding this gray area can help you

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00:10:15

Teaching Calm: How to Help Build Emotional Regulation...

Autism & Neurodiversity ·

2025/01/31

If you've ever found yourself saying "Calm down!" during your child's meltdown—only to watch it make things worse—you're not alone.The truth is, neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults don't just know how to regulate their emotions... it's a skill that needs to be taught and developed. But here's the kicker: emotional regulation isn't something you teach in the heat of the moment—it's something you build over time.In this episode, I dive into what emotional regulation looks like for

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