Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different

For generations, discussing sex within the family, especially with children, has been considered taboo. This pattern needs to be broken! Join Samantha as she speaks with Lonelle Madsen about the importance of talking to your children about sexual relationships. Parents need to recognize the importance of being the primary source of information on this topic! Stay tuned!

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Challenges Lonelle faced in her own life that led her to become an advocate for sexual education within families.
• How can parents of neurodivergent children approach conversations about dating, relationships, and sex with their child?
• Start having open and honest conversations with children about relationships and self-awareness from a young age.
• Create a safe environment for children to ask questions and learn about sexual relationships without shame or taboo.
• And much more!

About Lonelle:

Lonelle Madsen is dedicated to empowering parents in their sacred mission to raise children who are confidently prepared for the complex world of dating, relationships, and sex. Embedded deep in her is the conviction to create a strong foundation for families whereby they can navigate through societal pressures while upholding their treasured values. As a seasoned expert, she offers a unique blend of personal experience and professional acumen to equip parents for this crucial responsibility.

Lonelle's own story, marked by early sexual encounters leading to a young pregnancy and a tumultuous journey through the sex industry, serves as a powerful testimony of resilience. Her personal experience has fed directly into her commitment to assisting young people and their parents in making confident, wise choices concerning relationships and sexual intimacy. Her fight also extends to addressing and mitigating the damages of mental health conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)- a disorder often associated with sexual trauma and abandonment.

With a first-hand experience of BPD through her daughter's struggle, Lonelle deftly weaves this awareness into her approach to product development and mentoring, enabling her to identify and respond to the personal pain points of her clientele that set her apart in her field.

Connect with Lonelle Madsen!

Website: https://armiesofhelaman.my.canva.site/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lonelle.madsen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lonelle.madsen/

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: [email protected]

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

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Understanding and tailoring each child's unique learning style is crucial for their development, but teachers and parents often overlook it! Join Samantha as she engages in a conversation with Elisabeth Stitt about various learning strategies that can be employed to cater to children's diverse needs. Taking the time to understand and identify what your child needs to succeed is essential! Stay tuned!

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• How can teachers and parents recognize each child's unique learning style and needs?
• Elizabeth's detailed approach to assigning chores to children at home.
• Implement best teaching practices that benefit all students rather than singling out individual accommodations.
• The importance of developing children's executive functioning and metacognitive skills.
• And much more!

About Elisabeth:

With over 50,000 hours of interacting with children, Elisabeth Stitt has seen all kinds of kids, all kinds of parents, and all kinds of families. She was the Coachesfoundation.com Coach of the Year in 2021 and was recently featured in a San Francisco Examiner article entitled "11 Leading Parenting Coaches to Rely on in 2024.

Connect with Elisabeth Stitt!

Website: https://www.elisabethstitt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfulparentingcoaching/

Middle School Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MiddleSchoolMoms/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulparentingcoaching/

Sign up for Elisabeth's Blog at https://www.elisabethstitt.com/newsletter-signup

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Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: [email protected]

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

Neurodiversity in Harmony: A Summit for Empowered Parenting https://www.boisemusictherapycompany.com/registration

No individual, especially those who are neurodivergent, should feel isolated! Join Samantha as she engages in a conversation with Erica Shoop, exploring the profound impact of community. Negotiating the complexities of neurodivergence comes with its own set of obstacles, and Erica is here to guide you in forging connections with a supportive community that will walk alongside you on this journey! Stay tuned!

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• The initial signs or symptoms that prompted Erica to consider the possibility of being neurodivergent.
• How can communities actively work to create spaces where neurodivergent individuals feel empowered to express their true identities without fear of judgment or stigma?
• Long-term masking impacts an individual's sense of self-awareness and identity.
• How can being self-employed help parents of neurodivergent children adjust their work schedules to fit their child's unique needs and routines?
• And much more!

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About Erica:

Erica is a visionary in the realm of self-employment, rejecting hustle culture and taking a more holistic approach that leverages her rich background in business + life coaching and community building. Erica’s on a mission to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery that encompasses all aspects of the human experience because being a successful business owner is less fulfilling when other aspects of your life are in ruins. With a unique perspective shaped by her adult ADHD and OCD diagnoses, Erica brings creative solutions to building a livelihood that supports a sustainable and harmonious life.

Connect with Erica Shoop!

Website: https://www.findyourkula.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyourkula/

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Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: [email protected]

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• How Esther discovered music therapy as a career path.
• What does a holistic approach to music therapy entail?
• Esther tailors music therapy techniques to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals.
• Self-care is essential for therapists and parents to maintain regulation and presence.
• And much more!

About Esther:

Esther Thane, BMT, MTA, AVPT, has specialized since 1996 in neurodivergent individuals & diverse needs. After over a decade on faculty at Capilano University, Esther continues to present at conferences, publish, consult, & hold workshops/in-services. In 2014, Esther completed Dr. Diane Austin's (Music Psychotherapy Center, New York) training program in Advanced Vocal Psychotherapy. Her publication in the book: Voicework in Music Therapy focuses on her innovative method of Vocal-Led Relaxation for Children with Autism. Esther created the Meet In The Music© (MITM) music therapy curriculum, which is utilized by music therapists globally. Esther is the Executive Director of ET Music Therapy in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where the team serves 200+ clients in their 2 studios, in schools, group homes, in-home, adult day programs, and telehealth.

Esther has received numerous awards, including:

1. “Iconic Women Creating a Better World For All Award”, presented by the Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India (2017)

2. “Peer Recognition Award for Innovation and Advocacy”, presented by the Canadian Association For Music Therapy (2021)

3. Luminous Alumni Award of Excellence, presented by Capilano University (2024)

Connect with Esther Thane!

Website: https://www.etmusictherapy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/et-music-therapy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etmusictherapy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etmusictherapy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@etmusictherapy

Connect with Samantha Foote!

Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.com

Email: [email protected]

Consultation: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation

In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, hosts Samantha and Lauren welcome Zorina Pritchett, a disabled army veteran, and retired civil servant who ventured into game creation to support neurodivergent children.

Zorina shares her journey of launching her business in 2023 to design quick play card games that foster social connections, inspired by her childhood struggles with focus and her brother's brain damage. She beautifully narrates the impact of her flagship game, Zomatic Shift, and a new game called Pass and Play that promotes cognitive flexibility and social engagement among children with special needs.

The conversation underscores the importance of kindness, non-judgment, and giving neurodivergent individuals the space to thrive authentically, emphasizing that every brain is unique yet deserving of love and support. Zorina also discusses the necessity of studying and understanding children's individual needs to better support them and shares her dream of creating even more inclusive games by partnering with parents and clinicians in the neurodivergent community.

00:55 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:10 Zorina's Journey and Mission

01:41 Involvement in the NeuroDivergent Community

03:57 Creating Inclusive Games for Children

07:42 Supporting Neurodivergent Thinkers

10:28 Resources and Personal Experiences

18:42 Empowering Independence and Advocacy

30:35 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

36:21 Samantha and Lauren's Reflections and Closing Remarks