84 - Boosting Self-Esteem in Neurodivergent Children
In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, hosts Samantha and Lauren explore strategies for fostering positive reinforcement in neurodivergent children.
In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, hosts Samantha and Lauren explore strategies for fostering positive reinforcement in neurodivergent children.
In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, hosts Samantha and Lauren sit down with Theresa Alexander Inman—a board certified behavior analyst, infant toddler developmental specialist, and certified autism spectrum disorder specialist.
In this episode of Every Brain is Different, hosts Samantha and Lauren sit down with Russ Solomon, a parent wellness mentor dedicated to helping parents of neurodiverse children eliminate stress and overwhelm. Russ draws from his personal experience as the parent of a neurodivergent child to offer valuable insights and practical strategies for finding calm and clarity in the chaos of parenting.
In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, hosts Samantha and Lauren welcome Zorina Pritchett, a disabled army veteran, and retired civil servant who ventured into game creation to support neurodivergent children. Zorina shares her journey of launching her business in 2023 to design quick play card games that foster social connections, inspired by her childhood struggles with focus and her brother's brain damage. She beautifully narrates the impact of her flagship game, Zomatic Shift, and a new game called Pass and Play that promotes cognitive flexibility and social engagement among children with special needs. The conversation underscores the importance of kindness, non-judgment, and giving neurodivergent individuals the space to thrive authentically, emphasizing that every brain is unique yet deserving of love and support. Zorina also discusses the necessity of studying and understanding children's individual needs to better support them and shares her dream of creating even more inclusive games by partnering with parents and clinicians in the neurodivergent community.