Helping your child transition to adulthood isn’t for the faint of heart for any parent… but when you're helping a neurodivergent child navigate the process, it’s even harder.

Sure, there’s help– if you know where to ask for it. And your locality probably has a system or service that can offer support– but it has a different title in every state. And don’t forget that the type of diploma or certificate your child receives from high school can affect the type of support they can qualify for. Feeling overwhelmed yet?

Well, before you start hyperventilating, in today’s episode, we’re sharing all the things we’ve discovered while launching our neurodivergent kids, so you’ll have an idea about what support to look for when it comes to your own kids. We’re covering Medicaid, job programs, when the school transition starts, where to look for support, and even the personality changes our kids undergo through this process.

If you have an older neurodivergent child and you’re feeling overwhelmed about the future, you need this episode. Let's dive in!

In this episode, you’ll learn…

[00:00] Intro

[02:18] Why we’re talking about what the transition to adulthood looks like with kids on the spectrum

[04:39] A Rylanism and Grahamism to lighten the mood

[09:41] Where to start when it comes to helping your neurodivergent child transition from school to adulthood

[15:09] Gwen’s experience of struggling to find information on the services available for the transition process

[22:55] The difference between guardianship and power of attorney for our kids

{25:05] What Medicaid qualification looks like for some of our kids and who can help you navigate the process

[29:00] Some educational considerations and decisions to keep in mind during the transition process

[33:23] How the transition to adulthood changes our kids into radically different humans

[41:34] The Last Word with Rylan and Graham

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-28

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We’re back! As you may have noticed, we took the summer off of podcasting as our families navigated some big changes and milestones this summer. We didn’t mean to disappear, but we *may* have forgotten to tell you that we were taking a break. Sorry about that.

So today, we’re catching you up on all the changes in our lives during the last few months. Gwen is giving updates on all three of her kids –yes, you read that right: three. She’s covering Rylan’s adventures, Reagan adjusting to a new sibling, and of course, introducing their new family addition!

Meanwhile, Kristen shares how Graham is continuing to gain confidence, Jameson is loving school, and how Hayden has finally found a place in the world that feels well-matched to both his strengths and interests.

If your family has also been in a state of change this year, this episode will feel very relatable. Let's dive in!

In this episode, you’ll learn…

[00:00] Intro

[01:03] Kristen and Gwen acknowledge their unexpected absence (sorry, friends!)

[03:15] Gwen describes the way her family has expanded

[10:09] Kristen explains the big changes that her family experienced this year

[16:21] Gwen and Kristen discuss the sticky topic of neurodivergent kids transitioning into adulthood

[22:57] Gwen and Kristen each share hopeful stories of their children finding success navigating the adult (and soon-to-be adult) world

[29:05] The lesson Gwen and Kristen keep learning over and over again

[37:33] The Last Word with Rylan and M

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-27

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When it comes to the brains of our neurodivergent kids and friends… There can be a lot going on. Constant input that they struggle to filter, regular therapy that they may not be able to implement yet, and expectations from a society that’s not built for them: it can be so overwhelming and dysregulating.

And while manual therapy interventions can result in slow, steady progress, using the principles of neuroplasticity can help accelerate and regulate the brains of our kids much faster. And that’s where Brain Harmony comes in.

In today’s episode, Gwen and Kristen are joined by Carol Garner-Houston to discuss neuroplasticity, what a therapy accelerant is, and how Brain Harmony can make a difference –quickly– in the lives of our neurodivergent kids.

This episode might change your life, and you can’t miss it. Let’s dive in!

In this episode, you’ll learn…

[00:00] Intro

[01:03] Kristen’s not-so-good morning

[04:46] Gwen’s revelation on summer planning

[08:03] The therapy that was life-changing for Gwen and her kids

[16:19] How the brain reacts during therapies and how Brain Harmony helps to accelerate that process using

[23:30] The scientific basis for Brain Harmony and an explanation of neuroplasticity

[30:06] Gwen’s experience with Brain Harmony and why she appreciated using it for her family

[37:37] How accelerants like Brain Harmony can help calm a dysregulated nervous system

[41:41] What you actually hear when you listen to Brain Harmony

[45:36] The symptoms that Brain Harmony can help treat and how to start working with Brain Harmony

Get the Brain Harmony quiz here!

Get the Brain Harmony course on screen safety!

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-26

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