Welcome to Learn with Dr. Emily, the podcast. Where parents and teachers come together for neurodivergent youth. I’m your host, Dr. Emily... more
Many of us struggle to advocate for children with disabilities and empower them to navigate their futures with confidence. So... more
Contrary to the medical model of prescribing antibiotics or stitching up a wound, mental health is not simply about "fixing"... more
Parents, you've got all the tech time questions, and Better Screen Time's Andrea Davis has the answers.What's the latest info... more
While working in the classroom as a teacher in both special education and general education settings, and in helping her... more
The hilarious and uber-talented Kim and Penn Holderness (YouTube) just released a new book, ADHD is Awesome, and they're on... more
PDA most commonly stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance. But Dr. Casey Ehrlich prefers to call it Pervasive Drive for Autonomy... more
Parenting is challenging. Add neurodivergence and a busy job to the mix, and sometimes (ok, often) you feel like you... more
On today’s podcast, Dr. Lori Desautels joins me to discuss how students experience trauma at school, and how we need... more
Much of the content on this podcast centers around raising neurodivergent kids. But what about when they become young adults? ... more
How can educators cultivate a classroom environment that's the most conducive to learning? What are the real secrets to a... more
For everyone who's a parent of a neurodivergent child, you might be taking care of your aging parents as well.... more
Today we're sharing an episode from Neurodiverging with Danielle Sullivan. It's a super interesting conversation on PDA, an acronym for... more
The Holidays are here, so 'Tis the Season for hearing about travel anxiety from many parents raising neurodivergent kids. Some... more
If you are raising an autistic child or one with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory processing differences, you may have had... more
Today we're sharing an episode I was a guest on recently, Calm the Chaos Parenting with my friend Dayna Abraham.----This... more
Today we're sharing an episode from an awesome parenting podcast called Motherhood Unstressed with Liz Carlisle. This conversation with author... more
Many of you know that Dr. Mona Delahooke suffered a brain aneurysm about two months ago and has been fighting... more
Welcome to another Q&A podcast! Full disclosure, I can't answer complex or detailed questions about dynamics between kids, or teachers and... more
Today I have a special treat for the educators who follow me. A few weeks ago I offered a free... more
As parents, we are all are working toward the same goals: Raise a human that is independent and kind. Many... more
Welcome to another Q&A podcast! Full disclosure, I can't answer complex or detailed questions about dynamics between kids, or teachers and... more
As a parent or teacher, what should we do when our child is in the middle of a meltdown? Today... more
I’m just going to say it: Homework is a thorn in the side for most parents raising neurodivergent kids. In... more
Are you facing the dilemma of whether homeschooling is the right choice for your neurodivergent child? Are you concerned about... more
As parents and educators, we know that children often experience a “honeymoon” the first day (or week) of the new... more
Today we unpack the sense of interoception, responsible for conveying vital information about our body's internal condition. What is its... more
Welcome to my very first Q&A podcast! Full disclosure, I can't answer complex or detailed questions about dynamics between kids, or... more
It's back to school time, which means one of the most important topics I love talking about is so relevant... more
As someone who was in school from age 4 through 26, August is my New Year. But August can be... more
Today, Penny Williams shares her personal journey as a parent of a neurodivergent child, starting with her son's ADHD diagnosis... more
When a child is first identified as autistic or receives a diagnosis of ADHD, a learning disability, or sensory processing... more
Our children are growing up in schools filled with neurodiverse learners. While this gives me hope for normalizing the presence... more
In my work with parents of young children, many come to me after noticing some concerns with their child’s developmental... more
Parents, we’re in the thick of it. Summer.I don’t know about you, but this summer is already feeling more hectic... more
When I talk to parents and teachers of neurodivergent kids and teens, especially those raising and teaching autistic children, I... more
Simply put, children don’t do everything we ask them to do when we ask them to do it. As adults,... more
Teachers, you made it. It’s summer! As you pause to take a breath and recenter yourself, I want you to... more
If you are an elementary educator, you are already teaching a neurodiverse group of learners. So there are gonna be... more
Today we dive into why school is so hard for neurodivergent students, and the messages and feedback that I get... more
Educators, it's time to shift our mindset by understanding what polyvagal theory, the importance of brain-body connection, and how we... more
Educators, it's time to shift our mindset by understanding what polyvagal theory, the importance of brain-body connection, and how we can better... more