81. Be a Detective with (and for) Neurodiverse Children with Holly Blanc Moses

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We know that every child is created differently; that means they learn and communicate differently too. Sometimes that can be frustrating—for both the child and the caregiver or parent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Imagine trying to communicate in your own way and having others think you’re acting out or “misbehaving” on purpose. Often our neurodiverse kiddos are just trying to be heard but they don’t know how to communicate their needs and wants.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this episode, we’re talking with Holly Blanc Moses, a psychologist and behavior expert who helps support neurodiverse children and their families to help improve communication and reduce frustration for everyone involved.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You’ll hear her offer communication alternatives that take children’s differences into account and give ideas of how we can all be detectives to truly get to the root of the child’s needs—which is exactly what we all need to do if we want inclusive, supportive environments for our kids.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen in now!</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">About Holly Blanc Moses:</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Holly Blanc Moses is a psychologist and behavior expert with 21 years of experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety.  She helps parents, teachers, and therapists guide children more effectively, and reduce challenging behavior. </span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jump in the Conversation:</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[1:48] Why Holly supports neurodiverse students and families</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[4:08] What holly has created to help kids and families</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[5:55] Behavior is communica