• The Emotional Toll of Sensory Sensitivities: What Autistic & ADHD Kids Feel That Adults Often Miss
    Dec 11 2025
    https://www.youtube.com/@autismadhdtvwithhollySensory experiences shape how neurodivergent kids feel, think, and show up in the world — and when those experiences are overwhelming, confusing, or dismissed, the emotional toll can be enormous. In today's rebroadcast, Holly Blanc Moses (AuDHD therapist, evaluator, and mom) gets deeply personal, sharing powerful stories from her own childhood and adulthood that reveal what sensory differences really feel like from the inside. From the "sock struggle" to being pushed into a pool, to finally standing under a waterfall at 50 years old—Holly opens the door to understanding sensory experiences in a way that is validating, compassionate, and unforgettable. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode will help you see big reactions, meltdowns, refusals, or "sensitivities" through an entirely new lens: ✨ One rooted in sensory distress, not misbehavior. ✨ One grounded in emotional safety, not compliance. ✨ One that teaches us to believe kids—even when we don't fully understand. Because when we understand sensory needs, we understand the child. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What sensory overload actually feels like for many autistic and ADHD individuals Why sensory distress often leads to emotional dysregulation or meltdowns How invalidation ("You're being dramatic") impacts long-term emotional wellbeing Why believing kids' sensory experiences improves trust, attachment, and regulation Holly's personal sensory stories (you may see your child or client in them!) Who This Episode Is For: ✔ Parents of autistic & ADHD children ✔ Mental health therapists ✔ Educators, school staff, and support professionals ✔ Anyone who wants to better understand sensory differences and emotional regulation If you've ever wondered, "Why does this tiny thing create such a big reaction?" — this episode will give you the clarity and compassion you've been searching for. 🥁🥁🥁🥁 MORE Great information for you! The 135 School Accommodations for Autistic & ADHD Students Guide is now available, including three detailed cases with accommodations for ONLY $27.95 What's Inside: 📚 Academic Supports (45 accommodations) From pre-teaching strategies to assistive technology, the tools students need to access the curriculum without barriers 🎨 Sensory & Environmental Supports (22 accommodations) Create a learning environment where your child can focus, regulate, and engage—not just survive 🧠 Executive Functioning & Self-Advocacy (24 accommodations) Build the skills that will serve them for life—organization, time management, and speaking up for their needs 🤝 Social Supports (21 accommodations) Turn recess and group work from nightmare to opportunity with structured, supportive approaches 💚 Mental Health & Emotional Regulation (23 accommodations) Because learning can't happen when a child is overwhelmed, anxious, or in crisis Plus: ✅ An example of each accommodation ✅ 3 detailed cases along with accommodations ✅ Tips on how to identify areas of need ✅ Free helpful education resources Don't miss this opportunity to access 135 neurodiversity-affirming accommodations for only $27.95 ➡️ Parents click here ➡️ Therapists click here ➡️ Educators click here You are going to LOVE this guide! Thank you for your advocacy! After you get your guide, you can also access these free resources below:) ⬇️ 🌟 Get your FREE "Get To Know My Child Snapshot" Parents click here, Therapists click here, Educators click here ⭐️ Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC. Therapists click here ⭐️ Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled. Parents, click here for your masterclasses ❤️ You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:) Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents Therapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals Subscribe, Support & Share 📱 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook 📺 Come on over to YouTube and check out Autism ADHD TV with Holly Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast. About Holly Blanc Moses Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider, and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV, and parent masterclasses.
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    22 mins
  • 5 Signs of An Emotionally Safe Parent For Neurodivergent Children
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, host Holly Blanc Moses welcomes Shelly Robinson, a Certified Conscious parenting coach and founder of Raising Yourself. You don't want to miss this episode! Parents, therapists, and educators are going to LOVE this episode. Holly and Shelly cover 5 signs of emotionally safe parents, why this way of parenting is the best for both the child and the parent and how to work on becoming a safer parent. They dive into crucial topics like allowing kids to disagree respectfully, not taking their behavior personally, and the importance of self-care for parents. They emphasize the value of genuine apologies, collaborative problem-solving, and authentic connection with neurodivergent children. Holly and Shelly also share personal stories and practical strategies for breaking the cycle of hierarchical parenting. The episode aims to help parents and professionals with tools to support neurodivergent kids and create emotionally safe and connected homes. 🥁🥁🥁🥁 MORE Great information for you! The 135 School Accommodations for Autistic & ADHD Students Guide is now available, including three detailed cases with accommendations for ONLY $27.95 What's Inside: 📚 Academic Supports (45 accommodations) From pre-teaching strategies to assistive technology, the tools students need to access the curriculum without barriers 🎨 Sensory & Environmental Supports (22 accommodations) Create a learning environment where your child can focus, regulate, and engage—not just survive 🧠 Executive Functioning & Self-Advocacy (24 accommodations) Build the skills that will serve them for life—organization, time management, and speaking up for their needs 🤝 Social Supports (21 accommodations) Turn recess and group work from nightmare to opportunity with structured, supportive approaches 💚 Mental Health & Emotional Regulation (23 accommodations) Because learning can't happen when a child is overwhelmed, anxious, or in crisis Plus: ✅ An example of each accommodation ✅ 3 detailed cases along with accomodations ✅ Tips on how to identify areas of need ✅ Free helpful education resources Don't miss this opportunity to access 135 neurodiversity-affirming accommodations for only $27.95 ➡️ Parents click here ➡️ Therapists click here ➡️ Educators click here You are going to LOVE this guide! Thank you for your advocacy! After you get your guide, you can also access these free resources below:) ⬇️ 🌟 Get your FREE "Get To Know My Child Snapshot" Parents click here Therapists click here Educators click here ⭐️ Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC. Therapists click here ⭐️ Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled. Parents, click here for your masterclasses ❤️ You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:) Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents Therapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals Subscribe, Support & Share 📱 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook 📺 Come on over to YouTube and check out Autism ADHD TV with Holly Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast. About Holly Blanc Moses Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV and parent masterclasses. Make sure to check out Shelly Robinson's amazing resources!
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    45 mins
  • 13 Ways to Support Motivation & Executive Functioning in ADHD and Autistic Children
    Oct 30 2025
    If you've ever thought, "Why don't they just do what I say?" or "They need to be more motivated," this episode will completely change how you support autistic and adhd children. In this episode, you'll learn: What motivation actually is (cognitively speaking) and how it relies on executive functioningThe specific executive functions that impact motivationHow executive functioning challenges lead to anxiety and depression when kids are blamed instead of supportedReal case examples of what "unmotivated" looks like from the outside—and what's really happening on the inside13 practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies you can use TODAY to actually help neurodivergent kids succeed. I'm so excited for you to listen to this episode:) 🥁🥁🥁🥁 BIG BIG NEWS!!! GET 50% off The 135 School Accommodations for Autistic & ADHD Students Guide What's Inside: 📚 Academic Supports (45 accommodations) From pre-teaching strategies to assistive technology, the tools students need to access the curriculum without barriers 🎨 Sensory & Environmental Supports (22 accommodations) Create a learning environment where your child can focus, regulate, and engage—not just survive 🧠 Executive Functioning & Self-Advocacy (24 accommodations) Build the skills that will serve them for life—organization, time management, and speaking up for their needs 🤝 Social Supports (21 accommodations) Turn recess and group work from nightmare to opportunity with structured, supportive approaches 💚 Mental Health & Emotional Regulation (23 accommodations) Because learning can't happen when a child is overwhelmed, anxious, or in crisis Plus: ✅ An example of each accommodation ✅ Tips on how to identify areas of need ✅ Free helpful education resources Don't miss this opportunity to access 135 neurodiversity-affirming accommodations for only $13.98! ➡️ Parents click here ➡️ Therapists click here ➡️ Educators click here You are going to LOVE this guide! Thank you for your advocacy! After you get your guide, you can also access these free resources below:) ⬇️ 🌟 Get your FREE "Get To Know My Child Snapshot" Parents click hereTherapists click hereEducators click here ⭐️ Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC. Therapists click here ⭐️ Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled. Parents, click here for your masterclasses ❤️ You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:) Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for ParentsTherapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals Subscribe, Support & Share 📱 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook 📺 Come on over to YouTube and check out Autism ADHD TV with Holly Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast. About Holly Blanc Moses Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV and parent masterclasses. Check out resources mentioned in this episode! Flown Outshool Time Timer A great Tedtalk about approaching activities and skills in 10 minute increments.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 5 Game-Changing School Accommodations for Autistic and ADHD Students
    Oct 13 2025
    Thanks for joining me, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist, on The Autism ADHD Podcast. Is a neurodivergent student in your life struggling at school? You're not alone—and there ARE supports that actually work. In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 game-changing school accommodations based on what parents, therapists, and educators are searching for most: communication supports, sensory regulation, executive functioning help, and more. These aren't vague suggestions—they're real examples you can implement in the classroom, recommend in evaluations, or request in IEP and 504 meetings. These 5 supports help in the areas of communication, regulation, executive functioning, writing, social interaction and mental health! Perfect For: Parents preparing for IEP or 504 meetings and advocating for your child's needs. Therapists identifying school supports that will help clients emotionally, socially and academically. Educators looking for practical classroom strategies that work. 🥁🥁🥁🥁 BIG BIG NEWS!!! GET 50% off The 135 School Accommodations for Autistic & ADHD Students Guide What's Inside: 📚 Academic Supports (45 accommodations) From pre-teaching strategies to assistive technology, the tools students need to access the curriculum without barriers 🎨 Sensory & Environmental Supports (22 accommodations) Create a learning environment where your child can focus, regulate, and engage—not just survive 🧠 Executive Functioning & Self-Advocacy (24 accommodations) Build the skills that will serve them for life—organization, time management, and speaking up for their needs 🤝 Social Supports (21 accommodations) Turn recess and group work from nightmare to opportunity with structured, supportive approaches 💚 Mental Health & Emotional Regulation (23 accommodations) Because learning can't happen when a child is overwhelmed, anxious, or in crisis Plus: ✅ An example of each accommodation ✅ Tips on how to identify areas of need ✅ Free helpful education resources Don't miss this opportunity to access 135 neurodiversity-affirming accommodations for only $13.98! ➡️ Parents click here ➡️ Therapists click here ➡️ Educators click here You are going to LOVE this guide! Thank you for your advocacy! After you get your guide, you can also access these free resources below:) ⬇️ 🌟 Get your FREE "Get To Know My Child Snapshot" Parents click hereTherapists click hereEducators click here ⭐️ Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC. Therapists click here ⭐️ Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled. Parents, click here for your masterclasses ❤️ You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:) Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for ParentsTherapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals Subscribe, Support & Share 📱 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook 📺 Come on over to YouTube and check out Autism ADHD TV with Holly Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast. About Holly Blanc Moses Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV and parent masterclasses.
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    40 mins
  • FREE RESOURCE to Increase Understanding & Support for Autistic & ADHD Students
    Sep 18 2025

    Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast! I'm thrilled that you joined me. My name is Holly Blanc Moses, The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist. Today, we are talking about the FREE "Get to Know My Child Snapshot" - a one-page fillable pdf that takes less than 5-minutes to complete.

    • Decrease anxiety
    • Prevent misunderstandings about behavior
    • Highlight strengths and interests
    • Set a child up for success with teachers, coaches, tutors, sitters, therapists, doctors, etc.

    Get your FREE "Get To Know My Child Snapshot"

    • Parents click here
    • Therapists click here
    • Educators click here

    ⭐️ Click here for free resources, trainings, and continuing education-

    ⭐️ Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION

    Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC.

    • Therapists click here

    ⭐️ Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A

    Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled.

    • Parents, click here for your masterclasses

    ❤️ You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:)

    • Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents
    • Therapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals

    Subscribe, Support & Share
    📱 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook

    📺 Come on over to YouTube and check out Autism ADHD TV with Holly

    Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast.

    About Holly Blanc Moses
    Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV and parent masterclasses.

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    12 mins
  • Telling My Parents, "I'm Autistic": Masking, Sensory Needs & Validation
    Sep 10 2025

    Hey friends—today I'm getting personal. I share what it was like to tell my dad and mom about my autism diagnosis at 50, how internalized ableism whispered "you're not autistic enough," and why believing kids is one of the most powerful ways to lower anxiety.

    We talk masking that looked like "success," sensory differences that shaped my days, the "my regular" story (Hi, Dairy Queen), and the moment validation turned fear into relief. If you're a parent, therapist, educator—or navigating your own neurodivergent identity—this one's for you.

    What you'll learn

    • How internalized ableism shows up as "you seem so normal" and why it harms kids and adults

    • The difference between looking fine and being okay: masking vs. mental health

    • Sensory realities (sound, clothing, routines) that get mislabeled

    • Why believing kids is a clinical + parenting superpower for reducing anxiety

    • Simple ways families and professionals can respond with support

    ⭐️ Get your FREE GET TO KNOW MY CHILD SNAPSHOT

    Set your child up for success by providing essential information at a glance! This one-page snapshot takes less than 5 minutes to complete and helps anyone supporting your child, including camp counselors, coaches, teachers, therapists, sitters, and more.

    • Parents click here

    ⭐️ Click here for free resources, trainings, and continuing education-

    ⭐️ Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION

    Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC.

    • Therapists click here

    ⭐️ Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A

    Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled.

    • Parents, click here for your masterclasses

    ❤️ You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:)

    • Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents
    • Therapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals

    Subscribe, Support & Share
    📱 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook

    📺 Come on over to YouTube and check out Autism ADHD TV with Holly

    Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast.

    About Holly Blanc Moses
    Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV and parent masterclasses.

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    27 mins
  • Stop Meltdowns: Help Autistic & ADHD Kids Turn Avoidance into Confidence
    Aug 27 2025

    Ever asked an autistic and/or adhd child to do something "simple" and they had a meltdown or shutdown? Does it seem like they'll do anything to avoid?

    In this episode, I'm breaking down the reasons behind the avoidance and I'll introduce you to The Doable Approach. It's my practical, neurodiversity-affirming approach that helps kids feel safe, understood, and capable.

    In this episode, you'll learn:
    ✅ Why avoidance isn't refusal
    ✅ The "invisible stacked blocks" that lead to meltdowns and shutdowns
    ✅ Practical ways to make tasks and time feel doable
    ✅ How to support mental health and increase confidence

    🌟 This shift decreases anxiety, increases self-awareness and emotional regulation, and makes the impossible possible. Please take a listen and share:)

    ⭐️ Get your FREE GET TO KNOW MY CHILD SNAPSHOT

    Set your child up for success by providing essential information at a glance! This one-page snapshot takes less than 5 minutes to complete and helps anyone supporting your child, including camp counselors, coaches, teachers, therapists, sitters, and more.

    • Parents click here

    ⭐️ Click here for free resources, trainings, and continuing education-

    ⭐️ Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION

    Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC.

    • Therapists click here

    ⭐️ Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A

    Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled.

    • Parents, click here for your masterclasses

    ❤️ You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:)

    • Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents
    • Therapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals

    Subscribe, Support & Share
    📱 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook

    📺 Come on over to YouTube and check out Autism ADHD TV with Holly

    Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast.

    About Holly Blanc Moses
    Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV and parent masterclasses.

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    33 mins
  • From Academic Struggles to Social Challenges: Understanding & Supporting Processing Speed Differences
    Aug 21 2025

    Ever wonder why it takes three hours to do 20 minutes of homework? Or why they freeze up when you ask them to get dressed? Join me, Holly Blanc Moses, and special guest, Leila Beikmohomadi, as we take a deep dive into processing speed differences in ADHD and autistic children and teens. We also share our lived experience with processing speed differences!

    What Parents, Therapists & Educators Will Learn:

    • What processing speed actually is (hint: it's not about intelligence)
    • How slower processing speed shows up at home and school
    • Why anxiety makes processing speed even slower
    • The mental health impact on kids who feel constantly behind
    • Practical accommodations and strategies that actually work
    • Why "hurry up" never helps and what to do instead

    ⭐️ Get your FREE GET TO KNOW MY CHILD SNAPSHOT

    Set your child up for success by providing essential information at a glance! This one-page snapshot takes less than 5 minutes to complete and helps anyone supporting your child, including camp counselors, coaches, teachers, therapists, sitters, and more.

    • Parents click here

    ⭐️ Click here for free resources, trainings, and continuing education-

    ⭐️ Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION

    Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC.

    • Therapists click here

    ⭐️ Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A

    Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled.

    • Parents, click here for your masterclasses

    ❤️ You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:)

    • Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents
    • Therapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals

    Subscribe & Support
    📱 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook
    Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast.

    About Holly Blanc Moses
    Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV and parent masterclasses.

    About Leila Beikmohomadi

    Leila Beikmohomadi is a neurodivergent psychologist who provides mental health therapy and evaluations at Crossvine Counseling.

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    1 hr and 2 mins