Navigating Neurodiversity: Expert Advice for Parenting Your Unique Child

It's an honor to interview Pete Wright. Pete has been practicing law in the area of special education since 1978, and he and his wife are the founders of Wrightslaw. In today's episode, Pete and I chat about his own personal story and why he became involved in special education law. He also answers 9 frequently asked questions about education rights. We cover the following questions -  1) What does the law say about the difference between a 504 and an IEP? Is one better than another? 2) Can the school refuse to provide an IEP or a Section 504 Plan to a child who is making good grades? 3) Most people know that they are able to request a new evaluation every three years. What if the school says they don't believe the student needs another evaluation? Do you have to wait 3 years before requesting another evaluation? If a parent doesn't agree with the evaluation results, does the school have to agree to an IEE? 4) What if the school isn't following the 504 or IEP consistently? 5) What if the goals, objectives, and data collection don't make any sense? Ex. unclear and data collection is confusing 6) Are children who attend private schools, religious schools, and charter schools eligible for special education and related services? 7) What do the laws say about bullying at school? 8) What does the law say about Restraint and seclusion? 9) What do the laws say about suspensions for disruptive behavior and what if the behavior is related to the child's disability? What if the school believes the behavior is not related to the child's disability but the parent does think the behavior is due to their child's disability? Pete generously offered our listeners 15% off on Wrightslaw books. Use the coupon code "crossvine" to get 15% off. This offer ends 12/31/24.  Click Here - https://www.wrightslaw.com/store/ Pete refers to specific statutes and page numbers in Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed. Please click here and enter "crossvine" as both your username and password to access the document.  Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the waitlist for neuroaffirming continuing education training! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Check out this classic episode, in which Kim Holtmann and I chat about what helpful information neurotypical kids would like to share with their teachers. We cover so much goodness in this episode, including communication, learning, and behavior!  ❤️ Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the waitlist for neuroaffirming continuing education trainings! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success 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 Kim Holtmann ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Holly Moses and Kirk Martin discuss parenting strategies for neurodivergent children, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and accepting individuality. They highlight the need to challenge societal stigmas and foster self-acceptance and self-advocacy in children. They also discuss anxiety and emotional resilience, normalizing these emotions and providing supportive strategies. They emphasize the importance of accepting and celebrating children's unique learning styles and talents, and cultivating emotional health and success. Additionally, they share effective parenting techniques for times of emotional dysregulation. Throughout the conversation, Holly Moses and Kirk offer practical advice and their own stories to support parents in their journey. Whether you are a parent, therapist or educator, you'll get so much value from this episode:)  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the waitlist for continuing education trainings! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses Check out Kirk's Celebrate Calm Podcast ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Feeding and GI challenges are not only more likely to occur in autistic children but also can negatively impact behavior.  We are covering identifying these medical needs and treatment considerations.  Whether you are a parent, therapist or educator, you'll get so much value from this episode:)  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the waitlist for continuing education trainings! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success 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 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Feeding Program Learning more about the feeding program at The Marcus Center ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Making decisions about medication for a child can bring up so many feelings and fears. I KNOW! In today's episode, I share our experience with our son's journey with ADHD medication and my own. Whether you are a parent, therapist or educator, you'll get so much value from this episode:)  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the waitlist for continuing education trainings! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

There is a question that parents and professionals often ask me - Is it on purpose or is it a difference in neurology? We often want to know the reason why children behave the way they do because it helps us know how to respond. Join Elaine Taylor-Klaus and I as we talk about the answer to the BIG BEHAVIOR question when it comes to neurodivergent kids and teens.  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses Get your free guide from Elaine - www.impactparents.com/holly ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Rebroadcast Amanda Diekman, autistic parenting coach,  joins us today to talk about low demand parenting. We cover so much in this important episode such as -  *Identifying hard and harder *Autistic burnout *Building trust and connection  *Low demand versus no demand *Being a safe parent and educator *Preparing children for the future *Mental health and more:)  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success 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 Amanda! ⭐️Join the Facebook Groups ➡️ Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents ➡️ Professionals, Join the Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators

Thanks for joining me today:) In this episode, Audrey and I are chatting about neurodivergent students and higher education. We are covering information on transitions, considerations when choosing a college, supports and MORE!  ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses ⭐️Join the Facebook Groups ➡️ Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents ➡️ Professionals, Join the Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators ➡️ Websites to find programs: College Autism Network = https://collegeautismnetwork.org (sort by region, etc.) College Autism Spectrum = https://collegeautismspectrum.com ➡️ Specific programs/schools: Rochester Institute of Technology = https://www.rit.edu/spectrumsupport/ Rutgers University = https://rcaas.rutgers.edu/CSP/csp Marshall University = https://www.marshall.edu/collegeprogram/ Clemson Unviersity = https://www.clemson.edu/academics/student-accessibility-services/resources/spectrum-program.html Texas Tech = https://www.depts.ttu.edu/burkhartcenter/case/ University of North Texas = https://neurodiversity.unt.edu/unt-engage

Thanks for joining me today:) In this episode, Dr. Julia Schechter and I are chatting about ADHD in girls and women. As a woman with ADHD, I know how important it is to understand that signficant impact of ADHD on everyday life.  We are covering the information you need to know such as - The differences between girls & boys with ADHD Identifying ADHD in girls Receiving a late diagnosis The impact of ADHD on mental health Academic struggles Social challenges Emotional dysregulation Support and MORE! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success 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 about the Duke Center for Girls & Women With ADHD ⭐️Join the Facebook Groups ➡️ Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents ➡️ Professionals, Join the Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators

Thanks for joining me today:) In this episode, Kelley Coleman and I are chatting about her new book - Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child. We are covering SO much goodness. Some of the topics we are covering are -  Parenting versus caregiving Resources Inclusivity Ableism Visible and non-visible disabilities Acceptance Finances Judgement Safe people and spaces Accommodations Supports and more! ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success 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 Kelley Get Kelley's book! ⭐️Join the Facebook Groups ➡️ Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents ➡️ Professionals, Join the Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators