Bedste PDA Autism-podcasts (2026)

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25 | Experiencing Post Holiday Defiance and Meltdowns? Here Are 5 Ways to Restore Peace 8:43

3d ago8:43

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Are you seeing more meltdowns or defiant behavior since as winter break wraps up? Does getting your strong-willed or neurodivergent child back into routine feel harder than you expected? Do you feel torn between wanting structure and needing rest for both of you? Are yo…

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PDA Parenting Explained: Why PDA Isn’t Behaviour, It’s a Nervous System Response 16:19

5d ago16:19

16:19

If PDA parenting feels harder than anything you were prepared for, I want you to hear this clearly: you are not failing. In this episode of the Attuned Spectrum Podcast, I explain why PDA, or Pathological Demand Avoidance, is not a behavioural issue — it is a nervous system response. For PDA autistic children, refusal, control, and what is often ca…

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SLP 327: Seven Hidden Triggers Behind Challenging Behavior in Children with Autism 36:29

7d ago36:29

36:29

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Meltdown Triggers: Seven categories help identify what sets off dysregulation. ✅ Proactive Strategy: Identify triggers to prevent meltdowns before crisis happens. ✅ Hulk Metaphor: Dysregu…

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24 | Seeing More Meltdowns & Defiant Behavior? Post-Holiday Encouragement for the Weary Mama 3:51

10d ago3:51

3:51

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Are you noticing more meltdowns, defiant moments, or tears since the holidays ended? Does your home feel a little “off” like everyone’s trying to find their rhythm again? Do you ever wonder if you’ve lost the progress you were making with your strong-willed or neurodive…

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Why Attuned Parenting Foundations Matter for Autistic & PDA Children 9:36

12d ago9:36

9:36

If parenting feels harder the more strategies you try, this episode gently explains why foundations—not fixes—are what truly support autistic and PDA children long term. This episode explores attuned parenting foundations for autistic and PDA children. In this final episode of the Attuned Parenting Foundations series, I’m not introducing anything n…

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23 | Encouragement for the Holidays: Why Presence Matters More Than Meltdowns 5:01

17d ago5:01

5:01

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Do Any of These Sound Like You? Do the holidays leave you feeling emotionally drained instead of peaceful? Does the pressure to “keep everyone happy” make you lose sight of what matters most? Wish you could stay calm when meltdowns happen and actually enjoy your child i…

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Behaviour Isn’t the Problem for Your Autistic or PDA Child— The Environment Is 17:19

19d ago17:19

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A connection-first look at sensory load, nervous system safety, and how altering and being aware of our sensory environments drastically affects how we support our PDA and Autistic children. In this episode of The Attuned Spectrum Podcast, I want to help you understand why sensory environments matter so much more than the behaviour you’re seeing — …

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22 | 4 Ways to Protect Your Peace When Family Doesn’t Understand Your Neurodivergent Child 18:14

24d ago18:14

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide. Mama, Have you ever walked into a family gathering already bracing for judgment about your child’s behavior? Do you find yourself explaining your parenting decisions again and again only to feel misunderstood or dismissed? Wish you could protect your peace when others gossip,…

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When Life Breaks Routine (Because It Will): Returning to the Foundations for Autistic and PDA Families 10:26

26d ago10:26

10:26

What happens when life breaks routine — especially in autistic and PDA families? In this episode of the Attuned Spectrum Podcast, I’m sharing a care-first reflection from an unexpected hospital stay and what it highlighted for me about nervous systems, routine disruption, and why returning to the foundations matters most on hard days. I talk honest…

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SLP 326: Guest Author Kate Swenson shares Choosing Joy Over Fear: One Family's Journey with Nonverbal Autism 36:08

28d ago36:08

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Forever Boy: celebrates positive aspects of nonverbal autism diagnosis. ✅ Cooper's Journey: severe autism, happy, social, communicative, thriving life. ✅ Strategy Selection: one strategy …

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21 | 6 Emotional Regulation Tips to Bring More Peace to the Holidays with Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child 10:03

1M ago10:03

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3 % of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, • Do the holidays leave you feeling more exhausted than joyful? • Wish you could stay calm when your strong-willed or neurodivergent child feels overwhelmed by the chaos? • Find yourself trying to keep everyone happy while ignoring what you and your child really need? …

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Supporting Autistic & PDA Children Through Holiday Season Burnout 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

Your autistic or PDA child isn’t “acting out” — their nervous system is asking for safety, rest, and attuned support. In this episode of Attuned Spectrum, I explore why autistic and PDA burnout intensifies at the end of the year and what you can do right now to support your child through rising overwhelm, avoidance, shutdowns, and meltdowns. Decemb…

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SLP 325: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations About Your Child's Diagnosis with Family and Friends - With Parent Anna Tullemans 37:55

1M ago37:55

37:55

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Relationship Closeness: How close you are determines how much detail needed. ✅ Child-Specific Information: Only share what's relevant to your specific child's diagnosis. ✅ Ongoing Convers…

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20 | For the Mama Rung Out by Life: Emotional Regulation for Hard Days 13:47

1M ago13:47

13:47

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood by someone who doesn’t truly know your heart or your child’s? Do comments from others ever leave you questioning your worth as a mama, even when you know you’re trying your best? Are you carrying emotional weight from people’s opinio…

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Co-Regulation for Autistic & PDA Parents: Essential Tips for Wellbeing & Connection 32:05

1M ago32:05

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In this episode, I’m diving into how I teach the first foundational pillar of Attuned Parenting — parent well-being and co-regulation. As a neurodivergent parent myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be to support a child when you’re already running on empty. But here’s the thing: you are the foundation. When we focus on our own regulation f…

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SLP 324: Understanding Interoception: Why Neurodiverse Children Need a Different Approach 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Toilet Timing: Use set routines, not signals from child. ✅ Interoception Issues: Neurodiverse kids don't feel bladder signals until late. ✅ Remove Nappies: No nappies during day; establis…

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19 | Holiday Emotional Regulation: You Don’t Have to Please Everyone to Have Peace 4:57

2M ago4:57

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do any of these sound familiar? Do you feel pressure to make the holidays look “perfect” for everyone else even when you’re running on empty? Have you ever felt torn between keeping the peace and protecting your child’s peace? Do you long to just enjoy the day without walking…

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Attuned Parenting for Autistic & PDA Kids: Stop Collecting Strategies — Build These 3 Foundations 14:39

2M ago14:39

14:39

If you’ve been collecting strategy after strategy and still feel stuck in meltdowns, shutdowns, or constant overwhelm, I want you to hear this clearly: it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because strategies only work when the right foundations are in place for your child’s nervous system — and for you. In this episode, I talk about: Why “m…

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SLP 323: Understanding and Teaching AuDHD, PDA, ODD and RSD - Insights from Expert Laura Kerbey 41:46

2M ago41:46

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA Profile: Children with PDA are creative and amazing with support. ✅ Rejection Sensitivity: RSD affects ninety-eight percent of people with ADHD. ✅ PDA vs ODD: PDA is anxiety-based; OD…

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18 | Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Emotional Regulation: Building Connection and Protecting Your Peace with Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Kids 12:17

2M ago12:17

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever… • Feel torn between keeping family happy and doing what’s best for your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? • Worry about how others will react to your child’s behavior at family gatherings? • Feel that quiet nudge from the Holy Spirit but doubt your strength …

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The Shift That Calmed My PDA Child’s Meltdowns (When Nothing Else Worked) 15:24

2M ago15:24

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If you’ve been trying everything to support your PDA or Autistic child through meltdowns and nothing is working, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually helps. In this episode, I share the single shift that changed everything in our home when it came to supporting my PDA autistic son. For years, I approached his meltdowns like…

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SLP 322: Give the Gift of Understanding: Holiday Activities That Build Understanding of Neurodiversity 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Diversity Celebration: highlight cultural traditions through activities and foods. ✅ Fish Display: create classroom poster celebrating differences through symbols. ✅ Calendar Activities: …

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17 | How to Build Connection After Emotional Regulation Takes a Backseat to Meltdowns 9:49

2M ago9:49

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Ever replayed a moment after your child’s meltdown and thought, “Why did I do that again?” Do you wish you could respond with peace instead of guilt after losing your cool? Wonder how to rebuild connection when emotions run high for both you and your child? Episode Highlights…

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Helping Your Autistic Child Through Meltdowns: 6 Connection-First Strategies That Work 11:02

2M ago11:02

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Meltdowns are not misbehaviour — they’re communication from an overwhelmed nervous system. In this episode, I walk you through what’s really happening beneath autistic meltdowns and how connection, not control, becomes the foundation for calming your child. You’ll learn why meltdowns are a sign of overload, not defiance, and how your own nervous sy…

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SLP 321: Using the Red Beast Books to Regulate Emotions 27:42

2M ago27:42

27:42

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Emotional Literacy: Teaching recognition of emotions, not demanding calmness. ✅ The Red Beast: Picture book metaphor for anger management. ✅ Interoception: Identifying where emotions feel…

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16 | Meltdowns + Emotional Regulation: Becoming the Hero in Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child’s Story 14:26

2M ago14:26

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same cycle — your child melts down, you react, and afterward you think, “Why did I do that again?” If so, this episode will speak straight to your heart. We’re diving into a powerful concept called the Hero, Victim, and Villain lens an…

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SLP 320: Essential Cheat Sheets for Supporting Students moving between Year Levels 21:33

2M ago21:33

21:33

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Transition Cheat Sheets: One concise document shared by all adults. ✅ Five Key Areas: Academic, behavior, communication, social, and general information. ✅ Self-Advocacy Tool: Students in…

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15 | The #1 Tool for Parenting Beyond Meltdowns with Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kids: Building Connection Through Emotional Regulation 15:16

2M ago15:16

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever feel like you’re living in constant reaction mode just trying to survive one meltdown, defiant moment, or emotional storm after another? In this episode, we’re diving into The Creation Cycle — the #1 tool that will help you renew your mind, regulate your emotions,…

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SLP 319: Preparing Neurodiverse students for 2026 - Free Ebook 30:17

3M ago30:17

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Stress Level: New school years equal major life changes stress. ✅ Hidden Curriculum: Social nuances hard for neurodiverse children to grasp. ✅ November Start: Begin transition planning ea…

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14 | Turning Thoughts and Feelings into Faith-Filled Action: Emotional Regulation for Moms of Strong-Willed & Neurodivergent Kids 14:58

3M ago14:58

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, what if your actions could tell you everything you need to know about your thoughts, your feelings, and even your true identity in Messiah? In today’s episode, we’re talking about the choices we make—the ones that keep us stuck and the ones that move us forward—so you c…

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SLP 318: Understanding AuDHD Girls: Camouflage /Masking, Burnout and Perfectionism with Guest Jane McFadden 40:45

3M ago40:45

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ ADHD/Autism Overlap: Most ADHDers also have autism, about 75% overlap. ✅ Girls Masking: Girls camouflage symptoms better, leading to underdiagnosis. ✅ Autistic Burnout: Undiagnosed autist…

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13 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Every Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent Kids Part 3 14:54

3M ago14:54

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! If you have a child strong-willed or neurodivergent child with ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA you are in the right place! Mama, have you ever felt like you’re carrying emotional weight that never seems to go away? Like no matter how much you pray or think positive thoughts, it still s…

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SLP 317: What is AuDHD & RSD? With Expert Laura Kerbey 32:25

3M ago32:25

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ AuDHD Definition: 50-70% of autistic people also have ADHD. ✅ Contradictory Needs: Students want both routine and variety simultaneously. ✅ Sensory Support: Sensory needs often overlooked…

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12 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Ever Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent Kids Part 2 8:28

3M ago8:28

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Ever feel like your emotions take over the moment your child melts down? You try to push them away, but they only come back stronger. In this episode, Amanda Calfee, Christian life coach and creator of The Anchored Mama Approach, teaches you how to allow emotions without being…

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SLP 316: Create Your Classroom Calm Corner: What actually Works When Setting Up Effective Break Spaces 32:29

3M ago32:29

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Individual Needs: Every child requires different sensory tools and breaks. ✅ Teaching When Calm: Practice break routines before children become overwhelmed. ✅ Energy Levels: Some children…

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11 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Every Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent Kids Part 1 8:43

3M ago8:43

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Does it ever feel like your child’s meltdowns hijack your whole mood? One moment you’re calm, the next you’re snapping, and then comes the guilt. You’re not alone, mama — and you’re not broken. In this first part of our two-episode series, we’re unpacking the first step to emo…

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10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer Meltdowns 13:04

4M ago13:04

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Have you ever felt like your thoughts are hijacking your parenting leaving you overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck in survival mode? In this episode, we’re diving into three powerful anchors for your thought life that will help you take your thoughts captive, so you can show up c…

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SLP 315: Practical Strategies for Executive Functioning Skills: Dean Beadle Shares his Lived Experience 35:48

4M ago35:48

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Executive Functioning: Brain's admin team for planning and organization. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting and stopping tasks for neurodivergent individuals. ✅ Environment Impact: A…

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9 | What if First Time Obedience Creates Defiant Kids Who Meltdown Instead of Build Connection? 14:48

4M ago14:48

14:48

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! What comes to mind when you hear the word obedience? For many mamas, it feels tied to pressure, rules, and the belief that if our child doesn’t obey instantly, we must be failing. But what if that way of thinking is actually breaking connection with your strong-willed or neuro…

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SLP 314: Executive Function Classroom Strategies - Breaking Through Autistic Inertia & ADHD Paralysis 27:57

4M ago27:57

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Executive Functioning: Skills needed to complete tasks successfully. ✅ Eight Skills: Self-monitoring, planning, flexibility, organization, emotions, impulses, initiation, memory. ✅ Autist…

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8 | Strong-Willed or Something More? Why Regulation and Connection Matter More Than a Label 15:33

4M ago15:33

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Mama, Is your child just strong-willed, or could something deeper be going on... In this episode, we’ll unpack the difference between a strong-willed child and a neurodivergent child, and why the distinction matters—but not in the way you might think. Because at the end of the…

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SLP 313: Getting Your Neurodiverse Student Ready for Secondary School – Your Transition Guide 51:32

4M ago51:32

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Timing: Start secondary transition planning in year five. ✅ Visits: Visit schools with students present, not empty. ✅ Sensory: Address smells, sounds, and movement in secondary. ✅ Languag…

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7 | Not a Mistake: Why You’re the Exact Mom Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child Needs 9:51

4M ago9:51

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Have you ever wondered if maybe God gave your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ASD, ADHD, ODD, or PDA) the wrong mom? That you’re not enough, not equipped, or too overwhelmed to handle what they need? Mama, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—convinced I was failing, carry…

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SLP 312: Teacher Assistants Neurodiverse Support Strategies - Practical Tools for Helping Every Student Thrive 23:08

4M ago23:08

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher Assistants: Provide crucial one-on-one support for students. ✅ Independence: Encourage students to work toward self-reliance daily. ✅ Coping Strategies: Teach calm breathing and s…

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6 | Have Your Fears Become Reality? Why Moms of Strong-willed and Neurodivergent Need Kids Need Emotional Regulation 12:10

5M ago12:10

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! As a mama of an ASD, ADHD, ODD, or PDA child have you ever caught yourself speaking your fears out loud—only to watch them unfold in your child’s life? I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story of how my own unregulated emotions and words began shaping min…

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SLP 311: Teacher Assistants - Top Tips for Navigating Challenges and Building Connections - Insights from Dream Team (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant & Parent) 35:39

5M ago35:39

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ TA Relationships: Consistent bonds aid autistic students without unhealthy dependency. ✅ Role Clarity: Teachers lead instruction; TAs support, not replace teachers. ✅ Predictability: Cons…

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5 | 4 Ways to Build Connection with God While Raising a Child with ADHD, Autism, ODD, or PDA 13:56

5M ago13:56

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! When you’re raising a child with ADHD, Autism, ODD, or PDA, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. So often, we run to books, podcasts, or parenting strategies before we turn to God. But what if true peace and wisdom are found first in His presence? In this…

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SLP 310: Early Childhood Mini Training & Ebook to Download 25:56

5M ago25:56

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Don't wait for readiness signs when toilet training. ✅ Use visuals to support children with communication difficulties. ✅ Find perfect calm moments to teach new skills. ✅ Make learning fu…

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4 | How to Build Connection When Your Neurodivergent Child's Defiant Behavior is Out of Control 13:51

5M ago13:51

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! If you’ve tried being the “nice mom” and the “strict mom” and neither has worked, you’re not alone. I used to think connection came after compliance—that once my child listened, obeyed, or calmed down, then we could connect. But I’ve learned the hard way that connection isn’t …

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5 Signs of Autistic Burnout in Children (and How to Support Recovery) 20:38

5M ago20:38

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Has your child suddenly lost skills, withdrawn, or become overwhelmed by things they used to handle easily? These may be early signs of autistic burnout — a real, often-misunderstood experience for Autistic and PDA children. In this episode, I break down what autistic burnout actually is, why it’s frequently mistaken for behavioural regression, and…

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