TPP 409: Dr. Matt Zakreski on Cracking the Code of Living in a Neurotypical World
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Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
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Who is Dr. Matt Zakreski and what is his background in neurodiversity advocacy?
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Maybe it's Maybelline. For the twenty percent of us who are neurodivergent, because the neurotypical culture is the monoculture, we often feel like We're not sure what we're missing and why. Because so much of that stuff is spoken, but so much more of it is unspoken. And I find that if you take the time to sit down with a neurodivergent person and explain to them that there's a why behind the rule, most of them are like, oh, okay, that makes sense. Or I can understand why that would help other people.
I'm Debbie Rieber, and welcome to Tilt Parenting, a podcast featuring interviews and conversations aimed at inspiring, informing, and supporting parents raising differently wired kids. My guest for today's show is likely no stranger to you. He's been on the podcast before, we've co hosted special live events focused on the mental health crisis among neurodivergent kids, and he's definitely a key figure in the Differently Wired Revolution. Through his speaking engagements, His work as a therapist for kids and adults and his own lived experience. He's such a powerful advocate for understanding and supporting kids like ours. Yes, I am talking about Dr. Matt Sakreski. Today I'm thrilled to have him back onto the show to dive into his brand new book, Neurodiversity Playbook How Neurodivergent People Can Crack the Code of Living in a Neurotypical World.
Also, full disclosure, I wrote the four words. For this book, and I was really honored to do so because it's such a valuable resource for so many people. I wrote in the foreword, and what I'll share with you now is that Matt's book encourages readers to embrace the full neurodivergent experience. He offers deep understanding, validation, and a wealth of practical ideas to help crack the code so neurodivergent humans can design a life on their own terms. So, in this conversation, while we couldn't Cover everything in the book, we did touch upon some of the bigger concepts, including why grounding discussions in neuroscience is really the key to understanding neurodivergence. What does it mean when cracking the code for navigating everyday situations that can be really tricky for some people, like making small talk, hanging out, knowing how to leave an event, all those things that can be so difficult that often aren't being talked about?
And how awareness of neurodiversity Has evolved over the years. We also explored this concept of code switching as an empowering tool and how to actually do it with intention and choice. So a little bit more about Matt before we get started. He is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who uses an eclectic approach to meet the unique needs of his clients. He proudly serves the gifted community as a consultant, professor, Professor, author, and researcher. He has spoken internationally hundreds of times about supporting neurodivergent kids, and he's also the co-founder of the Neurodiversity Collective. So here is my conversation with Dr. Matt Sagresky. I hope you enjoy it.
Well, hello Matt. Welcome back to the podcast.
I am so excited to talk to you again. A lot has happened since I was on your podcast last time, so
A lot. Oh my gosh. It was such a different time. Like it was years ago. It was COVID. We were talking about mental health and a lot of heavy topics actually. And also listeners, I'm gonna leave a link in the show notes. If you haven't heard that, it was a fantastic conversation. Go back and listen to that. But then you and I have become friends in the past years. We've gotten to hang out. We run in the same circles and get to call the same group of people friends and colleagues, which is really awesome.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Who is Dr. Matt Zakreski and what is his background in neurodiversity advocacy?
0:00–5:10
2
Why does Dr. Matt emphasize grounding neurodivergent discussions in neuroscience?
5:10–9:50
3
How does the concept of code‑switching empower neurodivergent individuals?
9:50–14:43
4
What inspired the creation of the Neurodiversity Playbook and how is it structured?
14:43–19:58
5
Which real‑life situations (e.g., small talk, leaving events) does the book address and why are they important?
19:58–25:14
6
How has neurodiversity awareness evolved over the years and what progress has been made?
25:14–30:30
7
What practical strategies does the Playbook offer for parents, teachers, and neurodivergent adults?
30:30–35:02
8
Where can listeners find Dr. Matt’s resources and how can they get involved?
35:02–39:00
Speakers
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