Autism & Neurodiversity
autor: Jason & Debbie Grygla
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The Real Reason Boundaries Backfire
The Real Reason Boundaries Backfire
O tym podcaście
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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- The Real Reason Boundaries Backfire · 12 min · Odcinek 164You 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…
- 5 Signs Anxiety Is Undermining Your Loved One’s Independence · 13 min · Odcinek 163You’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…
- Parenting the Long Game with Jason · 15 min · Odcinek 162When 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…
- Unlocking Joy: Moving Beyond Relief in Neurodivergent Lives with Jason · 21 min · Odcinek 161Relief 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…
- From Autopilot to Intentional Living: Rewiring the Neurodivergent Brain with Jason · 16 min · Odcinek 160When 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…
- When Accommodations Aren’t Enough: How to Support Your Child or Young Adult Beyond the Plan with Debbie · 11 min · Odcinek 159You 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…
- College Isn’t Clicking—And You Don’t Know What to Do Next with Debbie · 17 min · Odcinek 158Your 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…
- The Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Neurodivergent Growth with Jason · 17 min · Odcinek 157When 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…
- They Know What to Do- Why Don’t They Do It? with Debbie · 18 min · Odcinek 156If 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…
- The Mental Load No One Talks About: Parenting on Overdrive with Debbie · 15 min · Odcinek 155If 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…
- Why Nagging Isn't Building Responsibility with Debbie · 11 min · Odcinek 154If 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…
- Crash or Protect? The Parenting Dilemma No One Talks About · 22 min · Odcinek 153You 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…
- 5 Patterns That Help Neurodivergent Young Adults Transition to Adulthood with Confidence (Instead of Anxiety) with Debbie · 17 min · Odcinek 152If 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…
- Is This Helping or Hurting? 5 Ways We Accidentally Undermine Independence with Debbie · 23 min · Odcinek 151You’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…
- From Surviving to Thriving—Our Journey, Lessons, and the Heart Behind NDM · 12 min · Odcinek 150You’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…
- Navigating the Parent-Mentor Balance with Jason · 25 min · Odcinek 149Ever 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…
- Embracing Neurodivergent Affirming Care: Balancing Acceptance and Practical Support with Jason · 45 min · Odcinek 148If 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…
- Why You Keep Getting Stuck in the Same Parenting Struggles (And How to Break Free) with Debbie · 12 min · Odcinek 147If 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…
- Decoding the 'I Can't vs. I Won't' Paradox in Neurodivergence with Jason & Debbie · 23 min · Odcinek 146Is 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…
- Teaching Calm: How to Help Build Emotional Regulation Skills with Debbie · 10 min · Odcinek 145If 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…
