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

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TPP 091: A Conversation With Steve Silberman About His Book “Neurotribes” Jan 16, 2018

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My guest this week is Steve Silberman, an award-winning science writer who authored the 2015 book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, a brilliant book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. Steve’s articles have appeared in Wired, the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Financial Times, the Boston Globe, the MIT Technology Review, and more.

In our conversation, Steve and I talk about neurodivergence, autism, acceptance, tolerance, changing cultures, systemic change, and so much more. As a science writer who researched the history of autism in writing his book for more than five years, Steve brings an incredible breadth of knowledge, as well as passion for the neurodiversity movement, to the show. By the end of this interview I was inspired and motivated for the changes to come, and grateful there are thought leaders like Steve doing this important work in the world. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Things you’ll learn from this episode

The impetus for Steve’s book NeuroTribes
How and why the anti-vaccine movement has negatively affected the autistic community
The real impact of language like “epidemic” in relation to neurodifferences like autism
How Steve’s book NeuroTribes has been received by members of the autistic community
Steve’s thoughts on how parents raising neurodiverse kids can best support the neurodiversity movement
The importance of autistic peer mentoring

Resources mentioned for Steve Silberman, autism, and neurodiversity

Steve Silberman’s website
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
Steve Silberman’s TED Talk
Autreat
The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry Prizant

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TPP 090: Dr. Daniel Siegel on Helping Our Kids Develop a "Yes" Brain Jan 09, 2018

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Educator, psychiatrist, and author Dr. Daniel J. Siegel ("The Whole-Brain Child") talks about the concepts of brain integration, mindset, and his new book, "The Yes Brain," as they relate to differently wired kids. For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.tiltparenting.com/session90Support the show

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TPP 089: The Truth About IEPs & Accommodations in College, with Elizabeth Hamblet Jan 02, 2018

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Learning specialist Elizabeth Hamblet talks about the transition to college for a differently-wired student and how we can help atypical kids be successful before, during, and after this transition. Visit the show notes at: https://tiltparenting.com/session89

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TPP 088: Jessica Lahey Talks About the Gifts of Failure for Our Kids Dec 19, 2017

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Educator Jessica Lahey talks about her book "The Gift of Failure" and how we can best prepare our kids for an independent, successful adulthood.

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TPP 086: Dr. Michael Postma of SENG on the Plight of Gifted and 2e Kids Dec 05, 2017

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Today we are doing a deep dive into the world of gifted and 2e children, with Dr. Mike Postma. Mike is a writer, consultant and presenter specializing in the education and well-being of twice exceptional and intellectually gifted students and their families. Mike is also the Executive Director of SENG, which stands for Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted, an organization whose mission it is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually, as well as the author of the new book, The Inconvenient Student: Critical Issues in the Identification and Education of Twice-Exceptional Students.

Mike and I had a honest and personal conversation about the many challenges facing gifted and 2e / twice-exceptional students, especially social and emotional challenges, and this is one of those episodes that just might leave you feeling pensive, concerned, and ignited all at the same time. If you are raising a gifted or 2e kid, I encourage you to check out all the resources and places for further information that Mike shares, especially those related to SENG.

Dr. Michael Postma is an educator, author, speaker, coach and consultant dedicated to the holistic development of the gifted/twice-exceptional (2e) community. He currently is the President and co-founder of Gifted and Thriving, LLC and the Programming Director for the non-profit SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) organization.

Things you’ll learn from this episode

Mike Postma’s personal story of growing up a gifted and 2e kid with very little support in a time when many neurodifferences weren’t recognized or understood
What “holistic development” means in the context of children, especially twice-exceptional children
Why Mike says social emotional development has to be one of the foundations for academic and intellectual potential
Where society is with regards to understanding asynchronous development
How schools can make small accommodations to make school more successful for gifted and 2e students
Why Mike wrote his book The Inconvenient Student and what he hopes it does in the world
Mike thoughts on how the educational system needs to be revamped
How SENG supports gifted and twice-exceptional students and their families
Why Mike says 2e people are among the most vulnerable populations

Resources mentioned

Dr. Michael Postma’s website, Gifted Matters
SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
SENG Online Support Group Listings
The Inconvenient Student: Critical Issues in the Identification and Education of Twice-Exceptional Studentsby Dr. Michael Postma

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TPP 085: A Conversation with Executive Functioning Coach Seth Perler (Part 1) Nov 28, 2017

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Former teacher and Executive Function Coach/Education Coach Seth Perler explains what executive functioning skills are and how deficits in these skills impact children in their daily life.

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TPP 084: Karen Young of Hey Sigmund Talks About Anxiety in Kids Nov 21, 2017

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In this week’s episode I’m talking with the founder of the popular psychology website Hey Sigmund, Karen Young about anxiety in kids. Karen created Hey Sigmund because she realized the power of solid information, and wanted to share brain science and the latest research and news about psychology with everyday people.

What attracted me to Karen’s website is that it frequently features fascinating, comprehensive, and easy-to-digest articles on issues surrounding kids’ emotional and mental well-being, with a special focus on anxiety in kids. And that’s what we’re talking about in-depth today—anxiety in children. Karen will tell us exactly what it looks like, how we can recognize it in our kids, what to do about it, and how to talk with our kids about it. Karen also tells us about her new book which she wrote specifically for children with anxiety, called Hey Warrior.

Karen Young has worked as a psychologist in private practice, in organizational settings, lectured and has extensive experience in the facilitation of personal growth groups. Her honors degree in psychology and masters in Gestalt Therapy have come in handy at times. She founded Hey Sigmund after realizing the power of solid information. Her articles have been translated into a number of languages and her work has been published on various international sites including The Good Men Project, The Huffington Post, The Mighty, and Yahoo Health.

She is also a regular contributor to Parenting Magazine in New Zealand. She can often be heard on Australian radio, and is and a sought-after speaker. Recently, she published Hey Warrior, a book for kids to help them understand anxiety and find their ‘brave’.

Things you’ll learn from this episode

The impetus for Karen’s popular website Hey Sigmund
What Karen hopes Hey Sigmund does in the world
Why Karen says: “Because sometimes the only diagnosis is human”
What’s happening in our kids’ bodies and minds when they’re experiencing anxiety
Useful strategies kids can use to cope with their anxious feelings
What parents can look out for if they suspect their child might be struggling with anxiety
How parents can support their children with anxiety, as well as explain to their children what’s going on
The importance of mindfulness as a way to manage anxiety

Resources mentioned about anxiety in kids

Hey Sigmund (Karen’s website)
Hey Warrior, a book for kids with anxiety to find their “brave” by Karen Young
The University of Washington Autism Center
Headspace mindfulness app
Smiling Mind mindfulness app
Hey Sigmund on Facebook
Anxiety in Kids: How to Turn it Around and Protect Them for Life (original viral article on Hey Sigmund)

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TPP 083: A Conversation with Melissa Wardy About Raising Anxious Kids Nov 14, 2017

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Author Melissa Wardy shares her personal story of discovering her children's anxiety disorder and adapting her life to support who they are.

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TPP 082: Dr. Gail Saltz Talks About the Power of Different & Strengths of Neurodiversity Nov 07, 2017

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For this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Gail Saltz, a psychiatrist, speaker, podcaster, media commentator, and an expert on a variety of psychological and mental health issues. Dr. Saltz is also the author of the new book, The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius, which explores the strengths of neurodiversity.

Dr. Saltz is mental health advocate and is passionate about fostering acceptance and understanding for differently wired ways of being. In our conversation, Dr. Saltz and I talk about the connection between neurodiversity and strengths, how kids can be best primed to tap into their gifts and reach their full potential, what needs to happen to eliminate the stigma associated with being differently wired, and much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Dr. Gail Saltz is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine and a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute. A frequent contributor in the media, she is a columnist, bestselling author, podcast host and television commentator and one of the nation’s foremost go-to experts on a variety of psychological and mental health issues, especially those pertaining to women’s emotional well-being, relationships, and the mental health aspects of current news.

Things you’ll learn from this episode

The inspiration behind and audience for Dr. Saltz’s book, The Power of Different
How Dr. Saltz defines genius (both with a “big G” and a “small g”)
The connection between neurodifferences and strengths
What do our kids need to tap into their inner genius
How we as parents can help our kids connect with their untapped potential and strengths
The benefits of neuropsych testing and getting data about a child’s strengths and weaknesses
The 80:20 ratio of teaching to kids strengths versus deficits
What Dr. Saltz thinks it will take for the conversation around neurodiversity to change

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TPP 081: How to Parent Angry and Explosive Children, with Dr. Ross Greene Oct 31, 2017

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This week I’m excited to be bringing to the show Dr. Ross Greene, an expert in explosive children. Dr. Greene is a powerful voice in the movement to change the way children, and in particular differently-wired children, are treated. Many parents in the Tilt community know him as the author of the The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. But he’s also the author of Lost at School, and his most recent book Raising Human Beings, a speaker and curriculum developer, and the originator of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model. This model helps parents, teachers, and kids work together to solve problems in a way that respects our kids while supporting them in improving their behavior.

Dr. Greene is also the founder of Lives in the Balance, which aims to provide resources and programs to caregivers of explosive children and behaviorally challenging kids, address the issues that cause many of these kids to slip through the cracks; and to promote practices that foster the better side of human nature in all children.

Dr. Ross Greene is the Founding Director of Lives in the Balance, served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years, and is now adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia.

Resources:

The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Dr. Ross Greene
Lives in the Balance (Dr. Greene’s website)
Lost at School: Why Our Kids With Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them by Dr. Ross Greene
Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child by Dr. Ross Greene
Lost and Found: Helping Behaviorally Challenge Students (and While You’re At It, All the Othersby Dr. Ross Greene
The Kids We Lose (upcoming documentary)

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