Children often avoid tasks they're given, but some take this to an extreme, strongly resisting any demands. Join Samantha as she talks with Danielle Sullivan about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and explains its details. Avoidance can show up in various ways, but Danielle helps parents handle PDA in their children with helpful strategies! Stay tuned!

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Danielle's background and involvement in the neurodivergent community.
• What are some effective communication strategies for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
• The unique challenges faced by neurodivergent parents.
• Resources or support networks are available for caregivers seeking guidance on communication strategies for PDAs.
• And much more!

About Danielle:

Danielle Sullivan (she/they) is an autistic neurodiversity advocate, parent coach, certified life coach, and host of the Neurodiverging Podcast. Her mission is to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community.

She offers parent and life coaching services, peer support groups, education on neurodiversity-related topics, and a self-paced emotional intelligence course for autistic adults.

Connect with Danielle Sullivan!

Website: https://www.neurodiverging.com/

Questions, comments, suggestions? Email Danielle at contact@neurodiverging.com.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodiverging

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurodiverging

Medium: https://neurodiverging.medium.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSrb_gDRHmg5ow9AJasuf0g

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleatneurodiverging/

Cloverleaf: https://app.cloverleaf.me/p/990350-danielle-sullivan

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: samantha@boisemusictherapycompany.com

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

No individual, especially those who are neurodivergent, should feel isolated! Join Samantha as she engages in a conversation with Erica Shoop, exploring the profound impact of community. Negotiating the complexities of neurodivergence comes with its own set of obstacles, and Erica is here to guide you in forging connections with a supportive community that will walk alongside you on this journey! Stay tuned!

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• The initial signs or symptoms that prompted Erica to consider the possibility of being neurodivergent.
• How can communities actively work to create spaces where neurodivergent individuals feel empowered to express their true identities without fear of judgment or stigma?
• Long-term masking impacts an individual's sense of self-awareness and identity.
• How can being self-employed help parents of neurodivergent children adjust their work schedules to fit their child's unique needs and routines?
• And much more!

About Erica:

Erica is a visionary in the realm of self-employment, rejecting hustle culture and taking a more holistic approach that leverages her rich background in business + life coaching and community building. Erica’s on a mission to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery that encompasses all aspects of the human experience because being a successful business owner is less fulfilling when other aspects of your life are in ruins. With a unique perspective shaped by her adult ADHD and OCD diagnoses, Erica brings creative solutions to building a livelihood that supports a sustainable and harmonious life.

Connect with Erica Shoop!

Website: https://www.findyourkula.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyourkula/

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Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: samantha@boisemusictherapycompany.com

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Jennifer and her daughter's ADHD diagnosis journey.
• How do neurodivergent individuals typically handle doom piles?
• Effective strategies for organizing piles when dealing with an ADHD brain.
• The potential benefits of a toxin-free home environment.
• And much more!

About Jennifer:

Jennifer Becker has been a high-performing leader, not only in the corporate world but when she went on to work for herself as a consumer goods manufactures rep, she continued working on being a high achiever in her field, earning many accolades as a top performer. As she was working to get a diagnosis with her daughter, not only did she learn that her daughter was suffering from ADHD, but she as well was diagnosed with ADHD.

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Connect with Jennifer Becker!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheNaturalWellnessMom

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: samantha@boisemusictherapycompany.com

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Various signs that may indicate a child is neurodivergent.
• What are the steps involved in seeking professional evaluation for your child?
• Helpful resources for parents with neurodivergent kids.
• Katie Beckett's Medicaid Program, how it works, and how to apply.
• And much more!

Resources:

Free PDF- How to get a Diagnosis: https://www.boisemusictherapycompany.com/get-diagnosis

How to Positively Parent Your Neurodivergent Child: https://www.boisemusictherapycompany.com/parenting

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: samantha@boisemusictherapycompany.com

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• The five love languages dice tool and how it can be incorporated into your daily life.
• Paul's motivation to develop this innovative tool.
• Practical tips for introducing the concept of love languages to children and making it a fun and engaging experience.
• Cultivate a mindset of giving love through actions without expecting reciprocation.
• And much more!

About Paul:

The author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zolman to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning and the distaste it formed inside him, he searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving everyone. Growing up in a family of abuse, physical touch became his preferred love style only because of the regularity.

He could almost count on it. It was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, he knew that was a twisted belief. He wanted a better life for himself, which is why he created a paradigm shift that works. In this book, you’ll find what helped Paul Zolman move from a childhood boot camp of abuse to being a person who loves everyone and can find good about anyone in any circumstance. This is truly the role of love.

Connect with Paul Zolman!

Website: https://roleoflove.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulzolman/

Role of Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roleoflovedice/

Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_zolman/

Role of Love Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roleoflovedice

Paul's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.zolman.7/

Role of Love Twitter: https://twitter.com/roleoflovedice

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: samantha@boisemusictherapycompany.com

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• How Esther discovered music therapy as a career path.
• What does a holistic approach to music therapy entail?
• Esther tailors music therapy techniques to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals.
• Self-care is essential for therapists and parents to maintain regulation and presence.
• And much more!

About Esther:

Esther Thane, BMT, MTA, AVPT, has specialized since 1996 in neurodivergent individuals & diverse needs. After over a decade on faculty at Capilano University, Esther continues to present at conferences, publish, consult, & hold workshops/in-services. In 2014, Esther completed Dr. Diane Austin's (Music Psychotherapy Center, New York) training program in Advanced Vocal Psychotherapy. Her publication in the book: Voicework in Music Therapy focuses on her innovative method of Vocal-Led Relaxation for Children with Autism. Esther created the Meet In The Music© (MITM) music therapy curriculum, which is utilized by music therapists globally. Esther is the Executive Director of ET Music Therapy in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where the team serves 200+ clients in their 2 studios, in schools, group homes, in-home, adult day programs, and telehealth.

Esther has received numerous awards, including:

1. “Iconic Women Creating a Better World For All Award”, presented by the Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India (2017)

2. “Peer Recognition Award for Innovation and Advocacy”, presented by the Canadian Association For Music Therapy (2021)

3. Luminous Alumni Award of Excellence, presented by Capilano University (2024)

Connect with Esther Thane!

Website: https://www.etmusictherapy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/et-music-therapy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etmusictherapy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etmusictherapy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@etmusictherapy

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: samantha@boisemusictherapycompany.com

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Some common barriers to effective communication and how can they be overcome.
• Communication strategies that are effective for neurodivergent individuals.
• Examples of situations where neurodivergent people see things differently than neurotypical people do.
• Criteria that individuals should consider when searching for therapists.
• And much more!

About Nolan:

Nolan Archer has been diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. He says he is a motivator for others, but his kids call him Dad.

Connect with Nolan Archer!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Convo_W_Me

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Convo_w_me

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@convo_w_me

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: samantha@boisemusictherapycompany.com

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• How does movement contribute to children's ability to regulate their emotions and behaviors?
• Nan's book series and resources.
• Why is it important for adults to be present and acknowledge children's feelings?
• Some practical ways adults can demonstrate self-regulation in daily interactions with children.
• And much more!

About Nan:

Nan is a pediatric occupational therapist who writes books about doing hard things at home and school. The books are about emotional regulation, social-emotional learning, and solving problems that come up in everyday life. Her mission is to provide tools to families that will have a positive impact on children's mental health.

Connect with Nan Arkwright!

Website: https://www.ahopskipandajumpahead.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missioncontrolthebook

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missioncontrolthebook

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nanarkwright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nan-arkwright-51177413/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OwYvU7p43E

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/thebadgesofpower/

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: samantha@boisemusictherapycompany.com

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation