Episode 264: The Double Empathy Problem in the Classroom

The double empathy problem—what it is and why it matters in schools.

ADHD, Autism, Education, Empathy, NeurodiversityDave MorrisMarch 26, 2025double empathy problem, adhd, neurodiversity, education, autism

Episode 263: There's Much More to OCD Than You Think

OCD is so much more than being neat or organized, but those misconceptions mean many people—especially kids—go undiagnosed.

ADHD, Autism, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, OCDDave MorrisMarch 20, 2025OCD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, autism, adhd, counseling, education

Episode 262: Navigating the Emotional Landscape

Self-regulation is tough for a lot of kids, especially neurodivergent ones.

Education, Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning, NeurodiversityDave MorrisMarch 12, 2025emotional regulation, emotional dysregulation, education, self-regulation, zones of regulation, occupational therapy

Episode 261: Gestalt Language Processing

Most of us think about language development as learning words one at a time, slowly building vocabulary step by step. Not the case with Gestalt.

Autism, Counseling, Education, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 6, 2025Gestalt, language, neurodiversity, autism, Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Episode 260: The Barrier-Breaking Evolution of Whole Body Regulation

How can we support kids' social and emotional growth without just managing their behavior?

ADHD, Autism, Education, Emotional Regulation, ParentingDave MorrisFebruary 26, 2025whole body regulation, adhd, autism, neurodiversity, education, teaching, executive functioning

Episode 259: Dyscalculia & Math: A Teacher's and Parent's Guide

Math can stir up a lot of anxiety—for kids and adults alike.

ADHD, Anxiety, Dyscalculia, Education, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisFebruary 19, 2025dyscalculia, education, parenting, mathematics, anxiety, working memory

Episode 258: What it Takes to Connect With Today's Students

Supporting learners isn't just about what happens in formal lessons—it's about how we connect with them everywhere they learn.

Education, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisFebruary 12, 2025education, parenting, assessments, processing speed

Episode 257: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Dr. Bill Dodson (Part 2)

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD—it’s a term that hits home for so many people with ADHD, but it’s not really acknowledged in the research world.

ADHD, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisFebruary 5, 2025ADHD, rejection sensitivity, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, Emotional disregulation, neurodiversity, social anxiety, mood disorders

Episode 256: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Dr. Bill Dodson (Part 1)

Emotional dysregulation is a big part of living with ADHD that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves.

ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisJanuary 30, 2025ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodiversity, Emotional Regulation, Social Anxiety, Mood Disorders

Episode 255: New Podcast Alert: Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools

Search for the new podcast on your favorite platform!

2e, ADHD, Autism, Education, NeurodiversityDave MorrisJanuary 20, 2025education, neurodiversity, schools, autism, adhd

Episode 254: Unraveling the Mysteries of Baffling Behaviors

What if baffling moments are actually doorways to deeper understanding?

Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisJanuary 17, 2025trauma-informed care, neurodiversity, co-regulation, child development, emotional regulation, parenting, education

Episode 253: Applying Neuroscience to Education

The principles of Universal Design for Learning can transform how we help people learn.

2e, ADHD, Autism, Education, Neurodiversity, TraumaDave MorrisJanuary 9, 2025education, trauma, curriculum, neurodiversity, adhd, autism

Episode 252: Self-Regulation: A Guide for Educators and Parents

Self-regulation isn't just about managing emotions—it's about how we think, feel, and behave in the learning environment.

2e, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Gifted, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisDecember 19, 2024self-regulation, emotional regulation, gifted, 2e, twice-exceptional, neurodiversity, parenting, education

Episode 251: Moving From Traditional to Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

Traditional therapy models often position clinicians as the experts, but what happens when this dynamic overlooks the lived experiences of neurodivergent clients?