neurodivergent – AutismWish https://autismwish.org Granting Wishes to Children on the Spectrum & Providing Parent Resources Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:00:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/autismwish.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-PNG_Shooting-Star-Straight.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 neurodivergent – AutismWish https://autismwish.org 32 32 187929047 Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Dr. Matt Zakreski https://autismwish.org/podcast/bonus-ep-embracing-autism-irl-meet-dr-matt-zakreski/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:01:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=4171 Read more…]]> Tune in as we sit down with Dr. Matt on the topic of 2e/twice exceptional kiddos. Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD., is a dynamic speaker and clinical psychologist specializing in gifted and neurodivergent individuals. With over 400 presentations worldwide on stages and podcasts, he shares insights on supporting neurodivergent individuals in every aspect of life—from school to college to the workplace. He is passionate about making knowledge of the brain, human behavior, and clinical psychology accessible and practical to help people improve their lives.

Website: https://www.drmattzakreski.com/

Podcast: Nerding Out on Neurodiversity Book:

Neurodiversity Playbook: How Neurodivergent People Can Crack the Code of Living in a Neurotypical World – Available on Amazon

]]> 4171 Bonus EP – Meet our girls! https://autismwish.org/podcast/bonusep2/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=1574 Read more…]]> We’ve got a very special bonus episode for you today as we introduce our girls! You will hear a little from them as well as gain some direct insight into how our girls communicate with us in this episode. Disclaimer: Due to the challenges of recording with autistic toddlers in the studio, the audio of this episode is raw and may not be the best quality, but the content is great!

]]> 1574 EP 211 – Preventing Elopement https://autismwish.org/podcast/211/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=1504 Tune in as we chat about the dangers of elopement, steps you can take to minimize this risk, and where to find supportive community resources.

]]> 1504 EP 210 – Perceiving My Body https://autismwish.org/podcast/210/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=1486 Tune in as we discuss proprioception, or the body’s sense of balance and spatial awareness and its relationship with autism as well as what you can do to help your child if they struggle with balance, movement, and body awareness.

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