Shows
Finding NeurodivergenceDon't Hate; Accommodate!We talk with Suzan about the craziest accomadations that we do for our kids. Sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do to keep the sanity.
2024-05-2911 minFinding Neurodivergence18 comes too fast: SuzanPatti made a Suzan sandwich. She was talking with Suzanne to Suzan. Suzan is the sweetest lady who curses. She is an adoptive mother of 2 one of which has Autism and ADHD and is about to embark in the world that doesn't have IEPS.
2024-05-271h 36Finding NeurodivergenceAsk an ADHD CoachWe bought Jenny back and we will probably bring her back again because she is that amazing. This time around we did what the title says and we asked an ADHD coach.
2024-05-1347 minFinding NeurodivergenceExternal BrainWhen the abnormal becomes so normal that you don't even realize that it is abnormal anymore. That is what it is like to be the external brain for Jaxon.
2024-05-0811 minFinding NeurodivergenceWoodsmall Q and APatti hosted a Q&A with Mr. Mark Woodsmall Law group. It was amazing .... and Patti is better at parenting than audio. A call came through her phone and it stopped recording so we only got the first hour. There was too much good information to not share. Enjoy the hour that we did get.
2024-05-061h 01Finding NeurodivergenceNutritionist know more than Tik TokyPatti shares what she learns from her Nutritionist. It is some cool information and is more accurate that Tik Tocky or whatever social media is into these days.
2024-05-0126 minFinding NeurodivergenceWe are back .... maybeIf you hadn't noticed, we took a little unexpected hiatus. But we are back again...sorta...maybe.. yes but differently... OVERWHELM!
2024-04-2249 minFinding NeurodivergenceWhere is Suzy?We get a long overdue update with Suzanne and hear what has been taking. it isn't a surprise it is supporting her kids.
2024-03-1516 minFinding NeurodivergenceParents have the Power: Lauren Part 2Laure, a long term educator who has held various positions, continues to educate us on how it works - or doesn't work. This is part 2 so make sure to listen to part one.
2024-03-111h 08Finding NeurodivergenceMore Than Jax's poop ballIt started and ended as an update on Jaxon's Journey. However, the in between was what is really happening.
2024-03-0728 minFinding NeurodivergenceWhere is the money? - Lauren Part 1Lauren, a long term educator who has been a teacher, principal, director, founder and educational activist, explains how it all works. it is a wealth of information. It gives you more understanding and more confusion all at the same time.
2024-03-051h 00Finding NeurodivergenceQB: 3 questions with Christian.My favorite game with one of my favorite people.
2024-02-2807 minFinding NeurodivergenceThe brain that works: Christian's StoryChristian is a successful real estate agent that happens to be ADHD. She found the job that enhances her super power. She is so aware that it is an inspiration.
2024-02-271h 26Finding NeurodivergenceNo one told us!!Yeah, yeah, people did tell me alot of things when it comes to having kids. But these things that Suzy and I share have nothing to do with kids. We simple didn't know and no one ever told us.
2024-02-2105 minFinding NeurodivergenceDoing what you have to do: kelly's story part twoKelly continues to share her story of her daughter and how this has opened her eyes to the change that needs to happen. This is part 2 so make sure you listen to part 1 first.
2024-02-191h 11
Finding NeurodivergenceOverwhelmedOverwhelmed. We are overwhelmed. So overwhelmed we can’t write a description.
2024-02-1550 minFinding NeurodivergenceIt isn't about the TeaSomethings that we do aren't really about the action or the object. Sometimes it has so much more underneath it. Pelling back the layers teaches you about yourself and makes you cry. Just like peeling a onion.
2024-02-1404 minFinding NeurodivergenceDoing what you have to do : Kelly's Story part one.Kelly is a single mom of 2 daughters. She shares her journey with her oldest and how autism, self harming and the rest opened her eyes to what needs to change. This is part 1 so don't; for get to listen to part 2.
2024-02-121h 01Finding NeurodivergenceBook Review: Raising HumansPatti shares her thoughts on the book she was recommended by a phycologist. It is called "Raising Humans" by Ross Greene.
2024-02-0726 minFinding NeurodivergenceThe voice within us: Ronni MinnisWe interview Ronni Minnis, a vocal performance coach whose natural teaching style attracts the Nuerodivergent. Creativity is within us all, it is just up to you to embrace it and Roni is gifted at bringing it out in anyone. You will probably finish listening wanting to create something so do it. Go and create.
www.ronniminnising.com
2024-02-051h 18Finding NeurodivergencePower of WordsWords have power. I am excited that some of my words land BUT .....
2024-01-3107 minFinding NeurodivergenceThe Heart of a Miracle Part 2Jen continues to share their story. This part focuses on the day to day living and how this affected his brain. It is intense and amazing. Make sure you listen to part 1 to get the full story.
2024-01-2953 min
Finding NeurodivergenceHyperfocus: Good and BadHyperfocus can be very productive when it is the right subject. Wrong subject and it is the biggest time suck of your life. Worse than social media.
2024-01-2409 minFinding NeurodivergenceThe Heart of a Miracle: Part one The medical.Jen sits down with us and shares her story of with her son Oliver who was born with a bad heart. The things they went through so that he could have a life is insane. This is only part one which touches on the medical. Part 2 touches on the day to day.
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Finding NeurodivergenceCoping Styles: How expensive are yours?There are many different types of emotional coping styles. Some are healthy. Some definitely harming and some are just expensive.
2024-01-1009 min
Finding NeurodivergenceThe Right school makes a Big differenceEvery child is different. They each have their unique set of needs. Finding the right school to meet those needs makes the biggest difference. It can be exhausting trying to figure it all out.
2024-01-0339 min
Finding NeurodivergenceAlgorithms are different too!All I know about "Algorithm" is that it is a fancy way of saying "math problem." But these days, you can tell a lot about a person by looking at what the algorithm pulls in your news feed. Suzy and Patti looks at theirs.
2023-12-2710 minFinding NeurodivergenceThe Power of the Neuro PsycheXandi completed her first Neuro-phycological evaluation and the results were mind blowing. Suzy and Patti discuss the power that this reports gives you and what it can do for your emotional well being.
2023-12-2527 min
Finding NeurodivergenceExperts don't always knowSometimes the professionals can say the stupidest thing. They don't always know. Suzy vents about one her favorite podcasts having a guest that said the wrongness of wrongs.
2023-12-2022 minFinding NeurodivergenceOT are fine: Michelle KnightWe, I mean I talk with Michele about being an Occupational therapist. OT is important because it encompasses so much and Michelle tells us exactly what that is. Listen up and take notes.
2023-12-181h 28Finding NeurodivergenceGritBuilding resilience in our children is no easy thing yet they are the ones that need it the most. What to do. What to do.
2023-12-1335 minFinding NeurodivergenceSiblings; Hard, Easy and "I don’t know"Suzanne talks to Lexi about the struggles and blessings of having siblings that have higher needs than yours. Lexi is definitely a person with few words. Despite the feeeling of Suzy having to pull teeth to get her to talk, Lexi had some good insight to share.
2023-12-1120 minFinding NeurodivergenceHard to TellWhen you have 3 kids in the Neurodivergent world, you learn a few things. Sometimes it means you see things that your friends may not. But approaching your friends to tell them you think their child may be Neurodivergent is hard. Suzanne gives tips on approaching your friends. The closer you are the harder it is.
2023-12-0639 minFinding NeurodivergenceSame story, Different lens, Second PartThis is the second Half of Ralf’s side of the story. We may like to talk but more importantly there is so much to say and learn from this story.
2023-12-041h 25Finding NeurodivergenceEating things other than ChocolateMeds are amazing but the downside can be that it takes away your appetite. It takes away mine and I have a hard time finding things I want to eat besides chocolate. I can always eat chocolate. Suzy helps me figure things out.
2023-11-2916 minFinding NeurodivergenceSame story, Different lenseWe heard Margret’s side of the story about Jakob. This is her husband’s side of the story, Ralf. He shares the male perspective and shares wisdom of how men are dumb. His words, not mine.
2023-11-281h 20Finding Neurodivergence3 Kids, 3 Different needs.Patti talks about the emotions she feels when dealing with IEPs. All the forms, assessments and punches to the gut. Advocating for your kids takes a toll on you and band width to make sure you are talking about the right one.
2023-11-2216 minFinding NeurodivergenceThe Show must go on!This is a conversation with an amazing Theater professional, that was told after theater school she was a teacher not a professional. She denied this until she found her first teaching job at Frostig - and she answered an ad from Craig’s List for that job!
@thechristinaharris
2023-11-201h 34Finding NeurodivergenceUpdate on Jax and my left breastPatti gives us a long overdue update on Jax’s Journey as well as an update on her breast. I bet you know the outcome of the latter.
2023-11-1512 minFinding NeurodivergenceThe "Better Twins" TalkMarlowe and Xandi are our daughters but also friends. They talk about dyslexia. We wrote down questions and they answered them…mostly. It isn’t edited really so you get the raw unfocused conversation. It was hard for me to hear the truth. Disclaimer: we asked them and they did agree to do it. There was no forcing.
2023-11-1335 minFinding NeurodivergenceHoliday Dump 2022This is a Holiday Dump is from last year. We figured though it is outdated we should probably remind ourselves of last year so we can prep for this year.
2023-11-0820 minFinding NeurodivergenceThe one like MePatti talks about her journey with Xandi from diagnosis to the struggle of today. There were tears but there usually are. She wishes that the world, including Xandi, could see the greatness that Xandi is.
2023-11-061h 12Finding NeurodivergenceMy Left BreastGetting old sucks and that is because your body does all these things and most of them are normal but all of them seem to have a “it could be cancer” vibe to it. Check it out and listen to how everything, including your own body becomes about the kids.
2023-11-0110 minFinding NeurodivergenceMy Miracle ChildSuzy shares her journey of Marlowe’s diagnosis and where she is now and where she hopes to be.
Sorry we got this out late. Life, more specifically poop or the lack of, got in my (Patti) way.
2023-10-311h 27Finding NeurodivergenceThoughts on ChrisAfter Suzy interviewed Chris, they talk about the thoughts that they had on the interview. We get the real scoop on Suzy’s perspective on Chris. It gets a little mushy too.
2023-10-2512 min
Finding NeurodivergenceThe Husband’s POVSuzy interviews Patti’s husband on their life and his perspective and struggles with it. It is real and raw and definitely has another perspective. “A man is only as good as the woman behind him is a bunch of crap”. In reality, the family is only as good as everyone working on themselve
2023-10-231h 31Finding NeurodivergenceGuilt, Anger Sadness, Oh My!Suzanne talks about all the emotions that come with IEPS. There are more than you think and less rational than you have when you are in the actual meeting.
2023-10-1821 min
Finding NeurodivergenceAdvocate and Dragon Slayer.Patti and Suzy interview Mark Woodsmall from the Woodsmall Law Group. He shares a little bit about his story and why he became a lawyer that fights for the Neurodivergent and what that fight entails. Woodsmall is the sword. It is a dragon lair of knowledge.
http://www.woodsmalllawgroup.com/
2023-10-161h 38
Finding NeurodivergenceJaxx Journey Part 6The breakdown. You are only strong has you can be. Everyone has a breaking to a certain point. Then you pull it together and keep going.
2023-10-1109 min
Finding NeurodivergenceJaxx Journey Part 5Another update on Jaxon’s Journey and very little progress once again.
2023-10-0422 min
Finding NeurodivergenceThe Journey to the Artist and ADHDMaureen is a successful artist and one of Suzy’s close friends. She happens to also have ADHD. She shares how ADHD became her super power by pushing her into her strengths of creativity. Listen to her journey of a young girl to college girl to successful female powerhouse of raising kids, getting her masters and producing art.
@_Maureen_Meyer_
2023-10-021h 31
Finding NeurodivergenceFamily JudgementFamily is amazing when they are supportive and helpful but sometimes they are not. They mean well but don't always do well. The criticism from them seems like it hits harsher than most. Must be the love.
2023-09-2724 min
Finding NeurodivergenceThis is the way. The 2E way.This is part 2 of A’ndrea’s interview. We really get to how it is to be a brilliant mind that is given the job of teaching brilliant minds. She is a gifted teacher and shares her knowledge and perspective on how the system is and should change.
2023-09-251h 10
Finding NeurodivergenceJax Journey Pt 4Another update. Crazy what you will do for you kid. And I will continue to do more. It's short because there wasn't much progress.
2023-09-2003 min
Finding NeurodivergenceLiving “Twice Exceptional: 2E”Patti and Suzy interview one of Patti’s college friends who is 2E and is raising 2E kids. She gives us true insights to these brains and how it affects them. And how the fight is just the same: getting the needs fo your children met.
2023-09-1859 min
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Finding NeurodivergenceCoping with the unknown.Margret’s is worth 2 episodes….especially since we were so intrigued with the story we talked a lot. Margaret radiates calm even when she is angry and her ability to cope with the unknown is aspiring.
2023-09-1158 min
Finding NeurodivergenceCruise Director FatigueWhen we do all the thing for all the people, you get tired. Sometimes we feel more like a cruise director than a mom, especially when you accommodate for so many people. Enter: Cruise Director Fatigue. It is a real thing... a real thing that Patti made up.
2023-09-0629 min
Finding NeurodivergenceJakob's Story: The Circuit BreakMargret, one of the 6 Vida Ladies, shares her story of when her son Jakob started having seizures creating his brain to go offline and how they now fight for it to align again. This is a our first medical story and one of our first interviews. Enjoy the first part…we like to talk.
2023-09-041h 04
Finding NeurodivergenceJaxx Journey Part 2Another update on Jaxx's Journey and spoiler, nothing much happens.....but STILL LISTEN!
2023-08-3005 min
Finding NeurodivergenceSpecial Ed Built IN not Bolted ONNot all kids are the same so why do all the schools think they are? Dr. Cognetta definitely doesn’t. He is set on changing it, one school at a time. He is the founder and director Allegiance Steam Academy Thrive and we interview him in this episode to get his take on education and where the system needs to go.
https://asathrive.org/
2023-08-281h 20
Finding NeurodivergenceJax Journey Part 1After receiving a new diagnosis, life imploded. So this is the story of picking up the pieces and moving forward. One step at the time.
2023-08-231h 20
Finding NeurodivergenceSandi: Second Leg of the Trip
This is the second part of Sandi’s story. She had a lot to say and we had a lot to ask. Plus we are new to podcasting and this was one of our first.
2023-08-2159 min
Finding NeurodivergenceVent: Persons Not DataVenting is part of the life. It keeps us moving forward and from ugly crying in the shower every day. So here is a vent about how data is useful but we are PEOPLE NOT DATA!!
2023-08-1610 min
Finding NeurodivergenceSandi: The train is moving, are you on it?Being a parent is hard, but when your mom intuition says that there is something wrong but no one is listening, it is harder. This is Sandi’s story and getting the right diagnosis for her daughter.
2023-08-1457 minFinding NeurodivergenceVacation DenasiaVacations: We always take them even though it ends badly. And then we do it all over again even though we vow not to forgetting what it was like. It is like we have amnesia and denial : Denasia.
2023-08-0917 min
Finding NeurodivergenceAmy SLP: Talking isn't just talking.Amy is more than a Speech therapist. That is not just because she has "M.S., C.C.C., SLP" behind her name. She gives kids the ability to increase their quality of life through their voice. She breaks down ALL the aspects of speech therapy and it is more than just sounds! Our minds are blown once again... and this once kinda blew up Patti's life!
2023-08-071h 39
Finding NeurodivergencePatti's ADHD Accommodations.Patti shares some of the ADHD hacks that she uses. Let's just say shoes are more than just shoes.
2023-08-0212 min
Finding NeurodivergenceLove: The Pathway to SpeechWe talk to Suzanne's long time friend, Alex Brook and her son's diagnosis of Apraxia. Imagine having your voice be stuck in you head with no way to escape until you meet your angle that teaches you how to let it out. Yeah, I know! It is worth the listen.
www.findingneurodivergence.org
2023-07-3141 min
Finding NeurodivergenceSuzy's ADHD AccomdationSuzanne shares one of her accommodations. ADHD is all about finding life hacks that work. The more you know, the more that you can hack.
FindingNeurodivergence.org
2023-07-2608 min
Finding NeurodivergenceMeet your Host: SuzanneThis podcast is Suzanne's baby but in this episode she talks about one of her human babies. She tells her perspective of life before and after the Autism diagnosis, where she is now, where she wants to be and how this podcast will make a difference.
www.findingneurodivergence.com
2023-07-2459 minFinding NeurodivergenceJenny the ADHD Coach: No whistle but plenty of pep talksWe talked to Jenny about her personal story. Now hear has she turned her super power of ADHD into helping others with it by becoming an ADHD coach. Seriously, you are going to want to hire her. Jenny will change your life...well actually she will help you change your life. Hire her at www.JennyBethke.com
2023-07-1748 min
Finding NeurodivergenceWe all need a Jenny, as a BF and CoachWhat better story to listen to than from someone that changed her life with ADHD to a life goal of helping others with ADHD. That is Jenny Bethke. Hear her story and how she lives it and works it all while dealing with Patti. That is not an easy feat.
https://jennybethke.com/
www.findingNeurodivergence.org
2023-06-261h 21
Finding NeurodivergenceADHD is who we are ...oh look squirrel.We are who we are and we are people with ADHD. Both of us share our story of being diagnosed late and what it was like growing up always having ADHD but never knowing that you did. We stayed on track...most of the time.
FindingNeurodivergence.org
2023-06-191h 18
Finding NeurodivergenceWe are not perfect. Shocker!!We interview Debra Hori, an Educational Therapist that specializes in Twice Exceptional kids. It was a mind blowing interview and felt like our own personal coaching session. We learned what an educational therapist really does and so much more, what percentage that we actually need to get right and still have our kids be ok. Your mind will be blown too.
https://www.debrahori.com/
FindingNeurodivergence.org
2023-06-121h 27
Finding NeurodivergenceMeet your Host: The Patti!Patti shares her story about all things related to her son Jax including FASD. She talk about the trials, tears and tacos, she may have eaten a lot of them...or maybe it was ice cream. Either way, you learn more about who Patti is.
FindingNeurodivergence.org
2023-06-051h 09
Finding NeurodivergenceTrailer from PattiPatti is excited to share what she wants and where she wants to go with Finding Neurodivergence. Spoiler: It is all about Awareness, Resources and Community.
FindingNeurodivergence.org
2023-05-3100 min
Finding NeurodivergenceTrailer from SuzanneSuzanne is excited to share how her dream came to be and how she expects it to grow: raising awareness, resources and community inside and out of the Neurodivergent world.
FindingNeurodivergence.org
2023-05-2900 min
Finding NeurodivergenceTrailer from Patti and SuzanneWe, Patti and Suzanne, are excited to launch Finding Neurodivergence that will bring you awareness, resources and community of Neurodivergence everywhere. Learn our ideas, hopes and dreams for Neurodivergence.
www.FindingNeurodivergence.org
2023-05-2501 min