Understanding Grief: Navigating Loss and Neurodiversity in Families

In this episode of Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast, host Pamela Furr and her co-hosts discuss how families can help children, especially neurodivergent ones, understand and cope with loss—whether it’s the death of a loved one or everyday challenges like changing schools or losing a favorite toy. Against the backdrop of 9/11, they share practical tips for fostering resilience, building early coping skills, and turning grief into an opportunity to celebrate memories and move forward with positivity.

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0:00 - Start of Episode and Introduction to Family Loss
1:23 - How do you talk to your kids about loss and the news?
4:29 - Loss and 9/11
5:19 - Different Generations and Mortality
9:47 - Loki and Dr. Manny talk about their thoughts on Death
12:49 - Different types of Loss
18:10 - Teachable Moments and coping skills
20:10 - Coping Strategies!
28:06 - End of Episode

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Host Bio:

Pamela Furr, affectionately known as Puzzle Box Pam, is the founder/CEO of Puzzle Box Academy and Kaleidoscope Interventions. She is a seasoned educator, holding a degree in early childhood education. She is well-versed in regulations regarding reimbursement of insurance plans regarding child therapy services, having worked as a licensed insurance agent and adjuster for over two decades. In 2007, Furr left behind the finance and insurance industry when her son was diagnosed with Autism. Since then, Furr has dedicated her life to the education and early intervention treatment of children and their families on the Autism spectrum. Furr’s achievements as a leader in the last ten years include pioneering evidence-based strategies for accelerating academic achievements and leading Puzzle Box Academy to growth and scale during economic challenges while maintaining high-quality programs.