Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children

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TPP 254: Insight into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist's Personal Stories of Original Thinking Jun 08, 2021

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This week I’m bringing back to the podcast neuroscientist, author, and speaker Dr Nicole Tetreault. As you’ll hear in our conversation, Nicole was propelled to study neuroscience after her mother’s diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease. She then went on her own journey of self-discovery while supporting her twice-exceptional son, and recognizing many traits in herself. All this culminated in her new book Insight Into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist’s Personal Stories of Unique Thinking, which melds groundbreaking research with the captured experiences of unique, creative, and intense brains.

I’m excited to bring this conversation to you and give you an inside look at this book, as it’s truly a unique and important addition to what currently exists to help parents better understand their exceptional kids’ needs, and perhaps to better understand themselves as well. Nicole brings an incredible breadth of knowledge, and personal experience to the neurodiversity movement, as well as a deep passion for science communication. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Nicole Tetreault, Ph. D., is a neuroscientist, author, meditation teacher, and international speaker on topics of neurodiversity, neurodevelopment, creativity, mental health, and wellness. Dr. Tetreault received her PhD from Caltech specializing in neurodevelopment and neurodegenerative disorders. As the founder of Awesome Neuroscience, she translates the most promising neuroscience and positive psychology for people to live their best life.

THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

What led Nicole to investigate neurodiversity and become a science communicator
The important points about brain wiring that are important to understand about educating neurodiverse individuals
What is meant by asynchrony and how it relates to processing and behaviors
What we can learn from the current moment coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic when it comes to educating neurodiverse students
Nicole’s encouragement for parents who self-identify as neurodivers as part of learning about their own child

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Nicole Tetreault’s website
Insight Into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist’s Personal Stories of Unique Thinking by Nicole Tetreault
Trauma & Social Isolation in the Time of COVID-19 (Tilt Podcast episode)

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TPP 253: Advocate and Author Jonathan Mooney on Why Normal Sucks Jun 01, 2021

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I’m so excited to bring you this powerful and gut-punching conversation with Jonathan Mooney, a self-described “do-gooder,” speaker, and writer who didn’t learn to read until he was 12-years-old. Growing up with Dyslexia, Jonathan faced a number of low expectations: he was told he would be a high-school dropout and likely end up in jail. Instead, he earned a degree in English Literature, started his first non-profit organization in his college dorm, and has gone on to write a number of books, including his latest title Normal Sucks (which, side note: should be required reading for everyone). He’s been a champion for neurological and physical diversity for more than two decades, and his award-winning advocacy projects have been featured in major media outlets across the US.

We cover so much ground in our conversation—all about the implications and prescriptions of “normal”—from the painful messages Jonathan received in his early life, to some of the disturbing research he came across while writing his book. But we also talk about the kind of powerful things that can happen for our kids when we set aside typical conventions, timelines, and expectations, and celebrate their differences. It’s not about just flourishing outside the box, it’s about shattering the box completely.

THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

The powerful messages, both positive and negative, Jonathan heard from the adults in his life as a child with dyslexia
What is means to pathologize difference, and how even well-meaning organizations participate in this
The difficult and disturbing historical outcomes for differently-abled people, including the ideas and legacy of the Eugenics movement.
How the idea of “normal” has evolved since Jonathan started his advocacy work
Why Jonathan believes that learning differences are a gift and why this is such an important concept
What parents and teachers can do to help children to see their differences as strengths

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Jonathan Mooney’s website
Jonathan Mooney’s email: jonathanmooney@me.com
Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn and Thrive Outside the Lines by Jonathan Mooney
The Short Bus: A Journal Beyond Normal by Jonathan Mooney
Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students With Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You The Tools For Academic Success and Educational Revolution by Jonathan Mooney and David Cole

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TPP 252: Boys and Big Emotions: Common Parenting Mistakes & What to Do Instead Apr 27, 2021

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Janet Allison, founder of Boys Alive!, speaker, author, educator, and family coach, talks about how parents and caregivers can support the emotional lives of boys.

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TPP 251: Multiracial Autistic Neurodiversity Rights Advocate Ashia Ray on Raising Luminaries and "Smashing the Kyriarchy" Apr 20, 2021

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Multiracial (Chinese/Irish) autistic neurodiversity rights advocate Ashia Ray talks about her Raising Luminaries movement and Books For Littles — a resource for finding children’s picture books to discuss hard topics.

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5-Year-Anniversary Bonus with Seth Perler Apr 13, 2021

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In this special bonus episode, executive function coach Seth Perler shares his 5 ideas about what needs to happen next as we work to shift the parenting paradigm for those of us raising differently wired kids.

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TPP 250: Debbie Reber Hosts a Special Episode Celebrating 5 Years of Tilt Parenting Apr 13, 2021

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Debbie Reber Hosts a Special Episode Celebrating 5 Years of Tilt Parenting

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TPP 249: Jessica Lahey on Her New Book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence Apr 06, 2021

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Teacher, author, speaker, and mom Jessica Lahey (The Gift of Failure) shares her newest book about kids, drugs, and alcohol, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence.

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TPP 248: Julie Lythcott-Haims Talks About Her New book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult Mar 30, 2021

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Author, speaker, and activist Julie Lythcott-Haims (How to Raise an Adult) takes us inside her powerful, inclusive new book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult.

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TPP 247: Dr. Jody Carrington on Lifting Up Educators, Parents, Caregivers, and Anyone Else Who Supports Children Mar 23, 2021

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Dr. Jody Carrington, a clinical psychologist who has spent most of her career working with children and families who have experienced trauma, talks about her work supporting educators, parents, and caregivers in showing up for and supporting all children.

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TPP 246: What it Takes to Grow Up Safely in Today’s World, with Jonathan Cristall Mar 16, 2021

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Veteran prosecutor, father to three sons, and former troubled teen Jonathan Cristall talks about his new book What They Don't Teach Teens: Life Safety Skills for Teens and the Adults Who Care for Them.

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