Neurodiversity Podcast

The Secret Ingredients for Emotional Regulation

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When a student or child is dysregulated, adults often focus entirely on finding the right words to say or the appropriate consequence to give. But wha...

Beyond Motivation: Why We Struggle to Start

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How often do we label someone "unmotivated" or "defiant" when they fail to start a task? What if the barrier isn't a lack of will, but an inability to...

Interoception Is a Sense Few Understand

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Interoception plays a pivotal role in how all people perceive and engage with their bodies and the world around them. For neurodivergent people, the d...

Why Conventional Parenting Fails 2E Kids

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Emily sits down with Dr. Danika Maddocks to deconstruct why conventional parenting advice - like reward charts and strict consequence...

The Lost Girls of ADHD: Inattentive in Girls and Women

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is inattentive ADHD so often missed, especially in girls? In this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Cynthia Hammer, author of Living with...

Radical Self-Grace: Accepting the Brain You Have

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily welcomes Kyrus Keenan Westcott, the creator behind The Vibe with Ky. Ky is an ADHD/neurodiversity advocate, host, and theatrical dire...

The Friendship Playbook: Building Connection on Your Own Terms

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does friendship feel like an intuitive gift for some, but a complex, manual process for others? This week, Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with soc...

Belonging Before Achievement: Redesigning Middle School for Neurodivergent Minds

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Emily sits down with education leader, school founder, and author Chris Balme to completely reframe how we view the middle school yea...

Accepting and Embracing Your Autistic Self

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily sits down with advisory teacher Rebecca Duffus, and neurodiversity advocate Lyric Rivera, to discuss the critical shift from viewing ...

Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, and Letting Go of Perfect

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting often feels like a high-stakes balancing act, especially when raising neurodivergent children. The pressure to get it right, advocate effect...

A Special Message for Educators and School Administrators

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're popping into your feed with a special invitation for educators and school administrators who want to improve the classroom learning enviro...

Child-Led Support: The Concept of Compromise Over Compliance

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Child-led support is often misunderstood. Some imagine it as a chaotic free-for-all where the child runs the show. Some worry it means abandoning all ...

Unmasking Autism: Why You Might Feel Like an Imposter

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with Sol Smith, the founder of the NeuroSpicy Community and author of The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery...

The Empathetic Classroom: A Mental Health Mindset for Educators

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do certain student behaviors trigger an intense emotional reaction in us? According to Maria Munro-Schuster, it often has less to do with the chil...

Connection Before Correction: Autism Understanding & Support

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Smith spent years working as a therapist specializing in neurodiversity-affirming care, but it wasn't until age 56, prompted by his wife and his...

Parenting the Child You Have (Not the One You Expected)

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Parent the child you have," is a common piece of advice in the neurodiversity community, but what does it actually look like in practice when stress ...

The Myth of Willful Defiance with Ross Greene

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 300! For decades, the standard response to challenging behavior has been simple: reward the good, punish the bad. But what if non-compliance i...

Unlocking Motivation in Neurodivergent Children (reprise)

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris chats today with Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus from Impact Parents, hosts of the Parenting with Impact podcast. They tal...

2E Or Not 2E: The Nuts and Bolts of Twice-Exceptionality (reprise)

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many brilliant young people experience the dichotomy of disability layered on top of their intelligence. It's called twice-exceptionality, or 2e for s...

Measuring Thinking Rather Than Knowledge with Dr. Jack Naglieri (reprise)

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up 2025, we are featuring some of our most important conversations, including this conversation about IQ, intelligence, and intelligence as...

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Dr. Bill Dodson (reprise)

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris and Dr. William Dodson have a conversation about the complexities of ADHD, in which they discuss emotional dysregulation, Rejecti...

Building a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Tim Villegas, the Director of Communications at the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE) and the founde...

Late Diagnosis ADHD: Looking Back for Context, Looking Forward for Clarity

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Carla Ciccone, a Toronto-based writer and author of the book Nowhere Girl, about her experiences with ADHD, ide...

The Over-Under on Achievement with Jim Delisle

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cookie-cutter curriculum can be Kryptonite to a gifted kid, and can often spark a decline into a place where underachievement becomes the norm. Dr. Ji...

Presuming Competence: A Nonspeaking Person Finds His Voice

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Sumit and Viraj Dhanda, a father-son duo who are working to update and rethink norms around communication, intelligence,...

Synesthesia in Cinema: The Making of 'Magnetosphere'

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes filmmaker Nicola Rose, to talk about her film 'Magnetosphere,' a movie about the world of synesthesia. Nicola shares her...

Building Henry's Classroom: An Advocacy Master Class

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris talks with writer Amy Mackin, author of Henry's Classroom: A Special Education in American Motherhood, about her experiences navi...

Adult-Diagnosed ADHD: Grieving What Might Have Been

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergence specialist and the founder of ADHD Holistically. Jennifer was diagno...

Parenting Through the Chaos and Finding Peace (reprise)

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

aising kids and teens who struggle with emotional regulation can be tough. Parents must navigate the complexities of societal pressures, and it can lo...

Beyond the Lesson Plan: Vulnerability Builds Bridges

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with Tom Rademacher, an award-winning educator and author, to explore the nuances of creating affirming educational env...

The Pressure and Peril of Perfectionism

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris chats with licensed mental health counselor Leon Garber, host of the Seize the Moment podcast, about the complex...

Epilepsy Through the Lens of a Mother's Love

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris has a heartfelt conversation with Lake Bell, an award-winning actress, writer, and director, who opens up about ...

Finding Magic in Neurodiversity and Vice Versa

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Cody Clark, a magician and autistic self-advocate, to talk about Cody's unique approach to blending storytelling and sle...

The Self-Regulation Revolution: Mastering Executive Function

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with Sarah Kesty, an executive function coach and host of the Executive Function podcast, to talk about challenges and ...

Surfing Waves of Emotion Through Emotional Regulation

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 282, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes occupational therapist and author Tracey DeMaria, to explore emotional regulation through a metaphor of ...

What Behavior is Really Telling Us

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with Joshua Stamper, author of The Language of Behavior, to explore decoding and rethinking behavior. ...

Playing May Be the Most Important Work We Do

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Emily Kircher-Morris talks about the transformative power of play with Georgie Wisen-Vincent, a nationally recognized expert in pl...

Christopher Willard on Mental Health, Education, and Farts (!?)

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Dr. Christopher Willard, a clinical psychologist and author, about the complexities of life's major transitions. At th...

Revisiting Girls and ADHD

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Generalizations about ADHD haven't done girls any favors. ADHD often manifests very differently in girls than in boys. What causes parents, educators,...

Why Do We Still Debate Overexcitabilities?

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Dr. Chris Wells, a writer, researcher, and podcaster who specializes in positive disintegration. They break down the the...

Love on the Spectrum's Kaelynn Partlow on Autism, Advocacy, and Acceptance

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kaelynn Partlow is an autism advocate and author, and one of the stars of the Netflix series, Love on the Spectrum. Today she joins Emily to talk abou...

Understanding Yourself: A Process for Finding the Person Inside

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a heartfelt conversation about the importance of helping neurodivergent children understand themselves and their brain profile, and...

Beyond Buzzwords: Rethinking Our Neurodiversity Discourse

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris chats with Emily Paige Ballou about the need for a more nuanced conversation around identity and support for neurodivergent indiv...

Dietary Difficulty: Fueling the Neurodivergent Brain

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes registered dietician Jackie Silver, who specializes in nutrition for neurodivergent people. They discuss the unique chal...

Time Blindness: What To Do When Now Isn't Now

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Dr. Ari Tuckman for a conversation about time blindness, the complexities of ADHD, and the stigma surrounding the disord...

Flashback: Autism + ADHD = AuDHD

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A term has been gaining traction over the last few years: AuDHD. Today, Emily Kircher-Morris is talking with Mattia Maurée, a neurodivergent individu...

Is It PDA? Demand Avoidance in the Context of Autism

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 270, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Dr. Taylor Day, a licensed psychologist who specializes in neuro-affirming care for autistic children an...

Authenticity: Belonging vs Fitting In

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Speech Dude Chris Wenger joins Emily Kircher-Morris to discuss the importance of shifting from compliance-based educational strategies to more affirmi...

Why School Refusal May Not Be What It Seems (and What to Do Instead)

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

School refusal and distress are the subject of the day, as Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes child psychologist and former school psychologist, Dr. Emily ...

Beyond Words: The Truth About Selective (Situational) Mutism

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Emily Kircher-Morris and Meredith Polsky look into the complexities of selective mutism, exploring its definitions, the importance of language ...

When Consistency is the Game Changer

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 266, Emily Kircher-Morris discusses the critical role of executive functioning in education with Mitch Weathers, author of Executive Functi...

One-Size Doesn't Fit All: Variability in Neurodivergent Brains

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Barbara Pape, Senior Director of the Learner Variability Project, about the concept of learner variability. The conver...

The Double Empathy Problem in the Classroom

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 264, we're sharing our sister podcast's conversation about the double empathy problem. In Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, Emily ...

There's Much More to OCD Than You Think

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Natalia Aíza, a therapist and advocate, to talk about the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). T...

Navigating the Emotional Landscape

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Leah Kuypers, developer of the Zones of Regulation framework, to discuss self-regulation skills. They talk about t...

Gestalt Language Processing

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Gestalt language processing expert Ali Battye about the nuts and bolts of Gestalt, and why it's useful and impor...

The Barrier-Breaking Evolution of Whole Body Regulation

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're discussing the concept of whole body listening, and its evolution to whole body regulation. Elizabeth Sautter joins Emily Kircher-Morris t...

Dyscalculia & Math: A Teacher's and Parent's Guide

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris and Dr. Daniel Ansari discuss the complexities of math education, including the anxiety it can cause in students...

What it Takes to Connect With Today's Students

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Effective teaching involves more than just what happens formally in the classroom, and on this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes educator and aut...

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Dr. Bill Dodson (Part 2)

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of our powerful two-part conversation, Emily Kircher-Morris and Dr. William Dodson discuss the complexities of ADHD, emotional dysregula...

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Dr. Bill Dodson (Part 1)

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part one of a two-part conversation, Emily Kircher-Morris and Dr. William Dodson discuss the complexities of ADHD, emotional dysregulation and its ...

New Podcast Alert: Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're sharing the inaugural episode of the Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools podcast! Today, hosts Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda ...

Unraveling the Mysteries of Baffling Behaviors

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kircher-Morris and Robyn Gobbel, author of Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors, chat about those baffling behaviors, and how they can leav...

Applying Neuroscience to Education

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On our first episode of 2025, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Mind, Brain and Education expert Allison Posey, to discuss the importance of inclusive pra...

Self-Regulation: A Guide for Educators and Parents

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 252, Dr. Richard Cash and Emily Kircher-Morris talk about the importance of self-regulation in education. They discuss the emotional, behav...

Moving From Traditional to Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 251, Emily welcomes Dr. Amy Marschall, a clinical psychologist focused on trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care. They talk abou...

Real-World Relationships, Digital Connections, Keeping It Together

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 250, Emily Kircher-Morris and Sam Young tackle the radical shifts in how neurodivergent kids connect and thrive in our post-pandemic world....

Unlocking Motivation in Neurodivergent Children

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 249, Emily Kircher-Morris chats with Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus from Impact Parents, hosts of the Parenting with Impact podcast...

Ask Me Anything #9 with Emily Kircher-Morris

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris answers questions submitted by members of the Neurodiversity Podcast Advocacy and ...

Beyond the Stereotypes of Autism and Neurodiversity

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 247, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Dr. Megan Anna Neff to explore the complexities of neurodiversity, and the societal stereotypes that aff...

Challenging What We Know About Autism and PDA

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Donna Henderson joins Emily Kircher-Morris to talk about the changes in the assessment process for autism, the importance of empowering therapists...

What Neurodivergent People Need to Know About Joining the Military

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 245, Emily talks with Dr. Brandi Walker, a retired Army clinical psychologist, about her experience as a psychologist in the military and t...

You Can't Cut Corners on Executive Function Skills

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris and Carrie Bonnett discuss the intricacies of executive functioning, its significance in academic and life succe...

Am I the Impostor Among Us?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a nagging feeling most of us experience from time to time, that tells us maybe we've fooled everyone. We shouldn't have been placed in a certa...

Strengths-based Supports in the Neurodiversity Ecosystem

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 242, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Dr. Matt Zakreski about the importance of neurodiversity-affirming practices in therapy, and how inter...

Advocating for Neurodivergent Kids at School

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

School is back in session in many parts of the world, which is the time when struggles often begin to surface. On episode 241, Emily Kircher-Morris ta...

A Guide to School Counseling In a Neurodiverse World

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 240, Emily Kircher-Morris chats with Brandon Gernux, an elementary school counselor from Santa Ana, California, and the 2024 Orange County ...

Autistic Voices: Bridging the Communication Gap

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Miscommunication between autistic and non-autistic individuals can lead to painful misunderstandings and strained relationships. In this episode, we t...

Improving Math Education for Neurodivergent Learners

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 238, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Lindsay Kapek and Katie Tabari about the challenges neurodivergent students face in learning math. The...

Neurodivergence and The Double Empathy Problem

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 237, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Tracy Turner-Bumberry, an expert in play therapy, and a former school counselor, to discuss the concept ...

The Gifted Experience: Reframing Emotional Intensity

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 236, Emily Kircher-Morris and Christine Fonseca discuss emotional intensity in gifted students. They explore the reasons behind this intens...

The Body-Brain Connection: Somatic Strategies for Well-Being

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 235, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with somatic-centered psychotherapist Mary Martin about the benefits of somatic therapy for neurodivergent ...

Do You Hear What I Hear: Exploring Auditory Processing Differences

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 234, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Austina De Bonte about auditory processing differences. They discuss how these differences can often b...

The Tricky Relationship Between Addiction and Neurodiversity

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 233, Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Patrick Casale, a mental health clinician specializing in addictions. The conversation covers a lot ...

2E Or Not 2E: The Nuts and Bolts of Twice-Exceptionality

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many brilliant young people experience the dichotomy of disability layered on top of their intelligence. It's called twice-exceptionality, or 2e for s...

What MIT and Harvard Science Says About Neurodiversity

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Dr. Jeff Karp. Jeff is a professor at Harvard and MIT, a biotech entrepreneur, and an ADHD-er. They talk about ...

Measuring Thinking Rather Than Knowledge with Dr. Jack Naglieri (part 2)

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Jack Naglieri, an emeritus professor at George Mason University and senior research scientist at the Dev...

Measuring Thinking Rather Than Knowledge with Dr. Jack Naglieri (part 1)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our two-part series, we are speaking with Dr. Jack Naglieri, an emeritus professor at George Mason University and senior research scientist...

Organizing While Neurodivergent: There's an App for That

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we talk about tech ideas that help neurodivergent people. Parker Klein and Joe Steilberg, the co-founders of the notes and organizati...

OCD: Beyond the Neat & Orderly

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You often hear people reference their own OCD, but there's far more to it than just the desire to be orderly or neat. Today, Emily Kircher-Morris expl...

Autism + ADHD = AuDHD

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new term circulating in the neurodiversity community, AuDHD. Today, Emily Kircher-Morris is talking with Mattia Maurée, a neurodivergent in...

Experiential Therapy: Less Talk & More Action

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional talk-based therapy is sometimes less effective for neurodivergent people. On this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes ADHD-er and licen...

Bridging Brains and Hearts: Trauma and Neurodiversity

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with Jessica Sinarski, a mental health counselor who merges neuroscience with education and family dynamics....

Decoding ADHD in Children: Early Diagnosis, Leveraging Strengths

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're tackling the challenge of decoding ADHD in children. Emily Kircher-Morris chats with Drs. Yael Rothman and Katia Fredriksen about the cult...

Phases & Stages: Executive Function Growth Throughout Life

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Jane Singleton, an executive function coach and consultant, and she talks with Emily Kircher-Morris about the development of executive fu...

Beyond the Page: Empowering Young Minds

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 221, Emily talks with Brad Wright, a Neurodivergent Educator and Administrator, and author of the Infinity Blast series of middle grade boo...

Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in STEM

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking STEM today, and Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Dr. Arash Zaghi, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ...

Ask Me Anything #8 with Emily Kircher-Morris

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris answers questions submitted by members of the Neurodiversity Podcast Advocacy and ...

Parenting Self-Care: Looking Out for Number One

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Merrill, creator of Laughing at Chaos and author of If This is a Gift, Can I Send It Back?, shares her experience as a parent of a twice-exception...

Declarative Language: A New Strategy for Neurodivergent Communication

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often, neurodivergent people have a completely different communication experience than neurotypicals. They respond differently to regulation, attentio...