Parenting Neurodivergent Humans

Parenting Neurodivergent Humans

Dr. Morgan Beidleman and Breann Colpitts Ed.S

Episodes 88
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (18)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

We won’t fix your kid because they aren’t broken, and that’s not a thing! Dr. Morgan Beidleman and Breann Colpitts tackle your questions and society’s misconceptions about neurodiverence and neurodivergent parenting. Dr. Morgan @drmorganbeidleman is a psychologist and former teacher. Breann @itsbreanncolpitts is a school psychologist and social coach for twice-exceptional kids. Both are also neurodivergent and parents to neurodivergent kids.

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5 Ways Tech Supports Neurodivergent People

Jun 09, 2026 24m

There are a lot of important conversations to be had about tech concerns, safety, boundaries, etc. But tech has also made life so much easier, particularly for neurodivergent people. So today we are…

Summer Sensory Needs

Jun 02, 2026 15m

This week, we are talking about summer sensory needs: sweat, heat, sunscreen, wet clothes. It's a lot! We will talk through some of the reasons summer can be extra hard sensory-wise and some of our…

Changing Your Mind

May 26, 2026 17m

"Be consistent" and "do what you say you are going to do" are among the most common pieces of parenting advice. But how does this fit with changing your mind or realizing that the rule you made…

Should I Worry About Summer Learning Loss?

May 19, 2026 27m

This week, we are talking about summer learning loss. Should kids do academic work in the summer? If so, how much? And is it different for neurodivergent kids? You can submit a question for our next…

“Rewarding Bad Behavior” or “Giving In”

May 12, 2026 14m

This week, we are talking about finding the line between supporting neurodivergent kids and "rewarding bad behavior" or "giving in."You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode…

Q&A: Kids Who Don't Want to Ask For Help, Diagnosis & More!

May 05, 2026 25m

This week, we are taking your questions! You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find Dr. Morgan's neurodivergent character list here. If we are a good fit…

Help! My Kid Sets Goals But Doesn’t Follow Through

Apr 28, 2026 16m

This week, we are talking about what to do when your kid sets goals and doesn't follow through. Should you leave it alone? Encourage them without getting involved? Try to help? You can submit a…

What is the Neurodivergent Umbrella?

Apr 21, 2026 27m

This week we are talking about what neurodivergent means, where this term came from, and what is included under the neurodivergent umbrella.  You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode…

Why Assessments & Meetings Can Be Draining (Even When You Have a Great Team)

Apr 14, 2026 17m

Today, we talk about why assessments and meetings sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, or even bad- even when you have a great team and neuroaffirming providers. You can submit a question for our…

Trauma & Neurodivergence

Apr 07, 2026 22m

This week, we are talking about the crossover between neurodivergence & trauma. You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find our episode on the…

Q&A: Getting out the door, 2E & more!

Mar 31, 2026 16m

This week, we are taking your questions! You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find Dr. Morgan's guide for getting more support for your kid here. You can…

S4E9 Why Neurodivergent Role Models Matter

Mar 24, 2026 13m

This week, we are talking about why it's so important for neurodivergent people to have neurodivergent role models, why they can be hard to find, and how you can get more neurodivergent role models…

S4E9 Life as a Neurodivergent Adult

Mar 17, 2026 27m

There is a common misconception that neurodivergent kids “outgrow” their neurodivergence. But neurodivergence is how your brain is wired. Neurodivergent kids become neurodivergent adults. So this…

S4E8 Asynchronous Development

Mar 10, 2026 23m

Neurodivergent kids and teens often have patterns of development that look "uneven" compared to their neurotypical peers. They might have some intellectual, physical, and or emotional abilities that…

S4E7 Parenting Kids With Different Needs

Mar 03, 2026 19m

One of you sent in a great question about how to parent kids who have very different needs. Whether you have a mix of neurodivergent and neurotypical kids or multiple neurodivergent kids who are very…

S4E6 Listener Q&A: Sleep Concerns, Dysgraphia & More!

Feb 24, 2026 23m

This week, we are taking your questions again! Topics include sleep concerns for neurodivergent teens, how to tell the difference between dysgraphia & bad handwriting, and how to support a kid…

S4E5 Self-Esteem & Neurodivergence

Feb 17, 2026 23m

This week, we are talking about something most neurodivergent people and families struggle with at some point: self-esteem. We talk about how being neurodivergent in a neurotypical society can…

S4E4 Neurodivergence & Romantic Relationships

Feb 10, 2026 30m

It's almost Valentine's Day, so this week we are talking about how neurodivergence impacts and interacts with romantic relationships- from crushes to dating to starting or ending relationships.   We…

S4E3 Summer Options for Neurodivergent Kids, Teens & Young Adults

Feb 03, 2026 20m

We know it's the middle of winter, but summer options fill up early, so this week we are talking summer. We will walk through summer options, from camps to academic programs, discuss what to consider…

S4E2 Neurodivergent Meltdowns

Jan 27, 2026 20m

This week, we are talking about neurodivergent meltdowns. What are they? Why do they happen? And how can we support ourselves and our kids? If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We…

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Parenting Neurodivergent Humans has published 88 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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