PDA, Neurodivergence & the Perpetually Determined Advocate

I decided to finally start researching residential care and boy did it set off some internal struggle. I wanted to share what I found with you all. As always, a transcript for the episode can be provi...

6 Mar 202229min

This episode is more a relatable one than informational. We look at the ways stress and anxiety affect the parent and PDAer.

20 Feb 202231min

I read an article from Spectrum News that talked about a new diagnostic device for autism, called StranDx. This would use hair to test for certain markers that could indicate autism. Read the article ...

6 Feb 202220min

This episode explores the concept of unschooling as a form of education.  Unschooling is a type of homeschooling that puts children in charge of directing their learning toward their interests and pas...

26 Jan 202228min

I finally succumbed to the pandemic, and my voice is struggling. I'll have the episode for today out as soon as I can talk clearer.

23 Jan 202243s

A condition that sometimes appears with PDA is Imposter Syndrome and I wanted to explore that topic in this episode. Imposter Syndrome, like PDA, has decades of research by mental health professional...

9 Jan 202241min

This episode we talk with Dr. Jennifer Corie from Iceberg Therapy Services in Baton Rouge. She gives us information on Selective Mutism and Masking, which are highly misunderstood, and anxiety driven...

26 Des 202129min

This episode I am joined by my kiddos' dad, Shane, to talk about working together as parents and how to get on the same page. We also talk about keeping continuity in parenting from two households.

12 Des 202127min