Parenting Neurodivergent Humans

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about why “but that happens to everyone” comments are so common when neurodivergent people share their experiences. Then, they get into what these comments miss about neurodivergence, what impacts they might have, and where the line is between neurotypical and neurodivergent.   If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes, send us a dm on Instagram or click here to submit anonymously using our Google form.   *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.

School-based services are so important but also really complicated! In this episode, Dr. Morgan & Breann give a brief history of school-based services, walk through some common issues with the current system, and discuss your parental rights. If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts.  To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes, send us a dm on Instagram or click here to submit anonymously using our Google Form.   Episode Links  Dr. Morgan’s course: Understand and Access Evaluation for Your Child  Dr. Morgan’s free webinar: Comparing IEPs & 504s  *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links. 

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about what is actually means to not try to “fix” neurodivergent people.  Our podcast moto is, “We won’t fix your kid because they aren’t broken, and that’s not a thing!” but what does that actually look like in practice?  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes send us a dm on Instagram or click here to submit anonymously with our Google form.   *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about planning ahead for and caring for ourselves through times of crisis. Download our free Crisis Scale for Neurodivergent Families worksheet here.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.  *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find the podcast on Spotify to get clickable links.

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about self-care for parents of neurodivergent kids. They go beyond the fluff to think about what caring for yourself really means and how to do it. If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.  Episode Links  Schitt’s Creek Clip  How to Keep House While Drowning by KD Davis (affiliate link)  If you are looking for activities for your kids that can give you a break, search for respite care, sensory spaces, parent’s night out events, or sensory-friendly programming at local libraries, museums, or theaters.  If you are in the Denver area, Megan’s Place and The Sensory Club are great resources. Many other communities have similar things available.  *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find the podcast on Spotify to get clickable links.

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about what neurodivergent-affirming means, why it matters, and how to apply these principles in your home and when finding providers.   If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to anonymously submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.  *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find the podcast on Spotify to get clickable links. 

Dr. Morgan & Breann tackle all of your questions about masking. What is it? Why does it happen? Is it always bad? How do we support unmasking?  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.  Resources from this episode: Princess Unikitty clip Neurodivergent affirming book ideas (affiliate).  Breann’s social groups (available in Colorado and virtually).  Dr. Morgan’s course on evaluation.  *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find the podcast on Spotify to get clickable links.

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about the battles we can’t walk away from, such as toileting, brushing teeth, showering, eating, and taking medicine.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to anonymously submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.  You can find Breann’s parent group, The 2E Collective, on Facebook here.

Dr. Morgan, Breann, and their special guest, Erica, discuss life as neurodivergent adults. They share what being neurodivergent was like as a kid, what it’s like now, what accommodations they use, and what they would tell their younger self if they could. Tangents include Jake Gyllenhaal, Pink Pony Club, Destiny’s Child & charcuterie boards.   If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes. 

Dr. Morgan & Breann tackle your technology questions, including what is unique about tech for neurodivergent families and practical tips for keeping your kids safe while reducing tech battles.  Click here to download our tech buckets freebie.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.  If you have a teen on Instagram, you can read more about Instagram's new teen accounts here.

Dr. Morgan & Breann chat about how to pick your parenting battles. Topics include functionality vs. optimization, sharing the mental load, and creating family routines. They also share tips for two common pain points in neurodivergent families: sleep and morning routines. Tangents include iguanas and How I Met Your Mother.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts.  Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.

Dr. Morgan & Breann dive into all things neurodivergence and back to school. They cover why it’s hard, resetting when things aren’t working, neurodivergent-friendly supplies, and little changes to make your daily life easier. Tangents include MySpace Tom, dusting Breann’s house, and Morgan’s silent car ride.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.  Watch the It’s Officially “Y’all’ Got School Tomorrow” Season video.

In the first episode, Dr. Morgan and Breann tell their origin stories, talk about the idea behind the podcast, and share their thoughts on why it’s so important to create a community for neurodivergent families.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman, and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.