Join Brendan Mahan and I as we chat about how each time failure occurs emotions can build. Shame, guilt and disappointment can lead to more and more bricks in each child's walls. The Wall of Awful is the emotional barrier that prevents neurodivergent kids from initiating tasks and taking the risks necessary to reach their goals. We talk in detail about how these walls are built and the strategies to help get over them, around them or through them! I'm hopeful that this episode will help bring ev...
Jan 17, 2024•49 min
Join Liz McDonough and I as we chat about how drama therapy can be effective for neurodivergent childrens and teens. In this episode, we are covering so much goodness including- ✅ Supporting communication ✅ Reducing anxiety ✅ Boosting confidence ✅ Building creativity and interests, and ✅ Supporting social interaction ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Lea...
Jan 10, 2024•38 min
Join Amanda Morin and I as we chat about punishment vs. discipline. In this episode, we are covering so much goodness such as - ✅ The power of words ✅ Self-awareness ✅ Teaching skills ✅ Emotional regulation, and ✅ Figuring out the why and MORE! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses Learn more about Amand...
Jan 03, 2024•48 min
Rebroadcast - Join Seth Perler and I as we chat about executive functioning! BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE, MAKE SURE TO CATCH THE LAST EPISODE - PART ONE . Today, Seth Perler, Neurodivergent Executive Funtioning Expert, and I are covering so much goodness such as - ✅ Executive functions Starting a task Completing a task Turning in work Emotional regulation Thinking before doing or saying Organizing Planning Prioritizing Timeblindness and MORE! ✅ Learning from mistakes ✅ Mental health - sham...
Dec 27, 2023•51 min
Rebroadcast - Join Seth Perler and I as we chat about executive functioning! In part one, we cover- ✅ The impact of executive functioning on mental health ✅ Our own "stories", and ✅ Demystifying executive functioning ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses Learn more about Seth Perler ⭐️Join the Facebook G...
Dec 20, 2023•36 min
THANK YOU for joining us today for this important episode! Dr. Alice Nicholls, Autistic Psychologist, talks with me about autistic burnout and the signficant impact it has an the lives of children and teens. We are covering - ➡️ Reasons burnout can occur, ➡️ Identifying burnout, ➡️ Prevention, ➡️ And how we can support autistic children and teens! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Dr. Alice Nicho...
Dec 13, 2023•41 min
We often tell kids to self-advocate but they don't and it leaves us wondering, WHY? In today's episode, I talk about - ➡️ The top 3 reasons why autistic children and children with ADHD don't self-advocate, ➡️ What we can do to help, ➡️ And why teaching this skill is so important (hint: it has to do with abuse). ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn mor...
Dec 05, 2023•18 min
Don't miss this episode! Join Shane Thrapp, Neurodivergent Coach, and I as we chat about why parenting neurodivergent kids can be really tough for dads - One big reason is fear for the future. Shane also shares his past with us and how it's shaped his parenting! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Check out more information on Shane Th...
Nov 29, 2023•58 min
Don't miss this episode! Join Brian King and I - two neurodivergent therapists as we dive into - ➡️ How masking develops ➡️ The dangers of masking ➡️ How to help a neurodivergent child or teen feel safe ➡️ Anxiety and depression in neurodivergent children, and ➡️ Our own vulnerable stories. ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Check out...
Nov 22, 2023•41 min
Don't miss this episode! Join Dr. Boucher and I as we talk about how to work with your child's pediatrician:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Check out Dr. Boucher's workshop on strategies to improve attention & focus for children at https://learn.pbmd.co/attentionfocus Check out Dr. Boucher's helpful instagram account ⭐️Join the F...
Nov 15, 2023•32 min
Don't miss this episode! Join Dr. Norinne Russell joins us to chat about 6 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting. ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Dr. Norrine Russell and her offer for our listeners! Get 10% off the first three months of coaching (a value of over $100). This offer ends on 12/31/23. Contact Norrine and say, "I heard it on The Autism ADHD Podcast". ⭐️ FREE - Social Skills Guide ➡️ Par...
Nov 08, 2023•40 min
Don't miss this episode! Join Dr. Olivardia and I as we talk about - ➡️ Co-occuring ADHD & OCD ➡️ Compulsions ➡️ Obsessions ➡️ Feeling "tormented", and ➡️ Treatment ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Email Dr. Roberto Olivardia at [email protected] ⭐️ FREE - Social Skills Guide ➡️ Parents click here ➡️ Therapists click here ➡️ Educators click here ⭐️ FREE -Get to Know my Child Guide ➡️ Parent...
Nov 01, 2023•50 min
This episode is a game changer for autistic children and the parents, educators and therapists who support them. Jaime A. Heidel, Autistic/ADHD Author, and I discuss the traumatizing misinterpretations that occur daily between autistic children and neuroypical individuals. Jaime talks about her own experience and the experience of other autistic individuals she has interviewed about how they often ask, "What Did I Do Wrong?" which is also the title of her book. Thank you for taking the time to l...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Dr. Robyn Silverman is joining me today to chat about how parents can educate their neurotypical kids about neurodivergent kids. These conversations are incredibly important and will hopefully lead to less assuming, more support, diverse friendships and ALOT less bullying. Dr. Robyn give us "The Truths" and the scoop on her new book! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Dr. Robyn Silverman and her ...
Oct 18, 2023•25 min
Come with me as I dive into all things ADHD and impulsive eating! I'm covering - ➡️ The reasons behind impulsive eating ➡️ Strategies that work, and ➡️ My own journey with impulsive eating ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Therapists get your free "Get to Know my ...
Oct 11, 2023•18 min
Join Laura Kerbey and I as we chat about - ➡️ Signs of PDA ➡️ Mistaking PDA for "bad behavior" ➡️ Masking ➡️ Perfectionism ➡️ Helpful strategies that educators can start using TODAY & MORE ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Learn more about Laura ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Therapists get you...
Oct 04, 2023•59 min
Although there are distinctions between Autism and ADHD, there are also similarities. In today's episode, I talk about the overlap between Autism and ADHD and the reasons we may see this overlap. I hope you find this episode helpful and thank you for supporting The Autism ADHD Podcast. If you feel led, please share the podcast with someone. They may need to hear it today:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Holly's private practice ⭐️ Get to K...
Sep 27, 2023•13 min
Parenting is a wonderful and sometimes overwhelming journey. When you are a parent with ADHD, it can feel like you are balancing a thousand things on a small plate while walking on a highwire - at least, that's how it feels to me. In this special episode, you'll listen to Dr. Karen Wilson interviewing me about parenting with ADHD on her amazing podcast - Diverse Thinking/Different Learning. Thank you for taking the time to listen and we hope you find it helpful! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Wh...
Sep 20, 2023•33 min
Rigidity can be a big deal for neurodivergent children! It impacts relationships, mental health, school and MORE. Join me today for a quick chat on understanding why rigidity occurs and how we can help with step-by-step strategies:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Holly's private practice ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Therapis...
Sep 13, 2023•16 min
Dr. Matt Zakreski, neurodivergent psychologist, joins us today to chat about perfectionism, helpful tips and more - The difference between wanting to improve and maladaptive perfectionism Understanding how self worth and perfectionsm are related The impact of perfectionism on mental health Top down versus bottom up thinking The signficant dangers of perfectionism and comparison Identifying values Embracing mistakes Supporting communication and MORE! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Lea...
Sep 06, 2023•43 min
Julie Carter, neurodivergent special education attorney, joins us today to share helpful tips and we also chat about - The difference between an advocate and an attorney Independent education evaluations Requesting and attending IEP/504 meetings Accommodations Asking for "the policy" Requesting the data that supports the recommendation Getting in trouble at school and how that may relate to a child's disability Mental health Funtional behavior assessments and MORE! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist...
Aug 30, 2023•30 min
Amanda, autistic parenting coach, joins us today to talk about the window of tolerance . We cover so much in this important episode such as - The physiological response How to be a safe person Meltdowns How to recognize what's doable Mental health and more:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's courses Learn about Holly's private practice Le arn more about Amanda ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get y...
Aug 23, 2023•34 min
Join Casey Waugh, OT, and I as we dig into the things YOU need to know about 504s and IEPs. Here are just a few things we are discussing in this episode - ✅ The difference between 504s & IEPs ✅ What accommdations can be included ✅ How to measure progress ✅ Getting needed assessments, rights and MORE ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses Check out Casey's amazing Instagram account. Check out Casey's TikTok accou...
Aug 16, 2023•31 min
Want to supercharge your child's success in less than 5 minutes? Click your Get to Know My Child Guide below! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Therapists get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here ⭐️Behavior Detective Guide Parents - Get your free Behavior D...
Aug 09, 2023•6 min
Did you know that suicide is a leading cause of death in autistic people? 😢 It is and we need to talk more about this difficult topic. I'm honored that Lisa Morgan, an autistic adult with lived-experience in the field of suicidology, joined me today to talk about suicide in the autistic community. We are covering - ➡️ Risk factors, ➡️ Warning signs, ➡️ Prevention strategies, and ➡️ Support ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more abou...
Aug 02, 2023•37 min
Does your child, student or client get bored FAST? I hear you! In this episode, I explain why neurodivergent kids struggle with boredom and provide some helpful strategies. Thanks for joining me today and supporting The Autism ADHD Podcast. ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child G...
Jul 26, 2023•14 min
Join me to find out 7 benefits of special interests for neurodivergent children. This episode helps parents and professionals understand and also helps neurodivergent children and teens learn more about themselves. Re-release. ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here The...
Jul 19, 2023•9 min
Thanks for joining me today! We are chatting about why emotional dysregulation can be BIG for children and teens diagnosed with ADHD. We'll also talk about effective ways to support these amazing kids:) ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Therapists get your free "G...
Jul 12, 2023•16 min
Join Amy Langston, autistic traveler & speaker, and me as we chat about helpful traveling tips (REPLAY) - ➡️ Transportation, ➡️ Hotels, ➡️ Activities, and ➡️ Visiting family ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Therapists get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" he...
Jul 05, 2023•39 min
Join me today to talk about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). I'll dive into - ➡️ Symptoms ➡️ Causes, and ➡️ Helpful support strategies ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Learn more about Holly's private practice in NC Learn more about Holly's courses ⭐️ Get to Know my Child Guide Parents, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Educators, get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here Therapists get your free "Get to Know my Child Guide" here ⭐️Behavior Detective Guide Paren...
Jun 28, 2023•16 min
