A podcast for parents of uniquely wired kids—kids with sensory needs, ADHD, big emotions, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges.
Hosted by pediatric occupational therapist and mom Alisha Grogan, this podcast goes beyond behavior and quick fixes to uncover what’s really pulling the strings beneath the surface. You’ll learn how sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and retained primitive reflexes are deeply connected—and how understanding these connections changes the way you support your child.
Because your child is capable. And so are you.
29. How to Help Your ADHD Teen Succeed in School--Without Nagging!
How much should I be helping... and when do I need to step back?
Because reminding them about the homework, the test, the missing assignment, or the thing they swore they were going to remember can get exhausting.
But simply backing off and expecting them to figure it all out on their own usually isn’t the answer either.
In this episode, I’m sharing what this looks like in real life with my own teen with ADHD and the shift I’ve been making as both an occupational therapist and a parent.
We’re talking about how to support ADHD teens in a way that builds the skills they’ll eventually need to manage school (and life!) more independently without constant reminders, battles, or nagging. We'll get real about planners too and if ADHD "should" use them.
Plus, I’ll share what I’m doing right now to help him navigate a new school year, and why my goal isn’t to eliminate support, but to be really intentional about how and when I give it.
If you’re worried about how your ADHD teen will eventually manage all of this without you, this episode will give you a different way to think about what you can start doing now.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Unlocking ADHD Workshop: https://yourkidstable.com/adhd (https://yourkidstable.com/adhd)
504 Playbook: https://yourkidstable.com/504-accomodations-for-adhd/ (https://yourkidstable.com/504-accomodations-for-adhd/)
Time Stamps
07:00 – When a Common ADHD Strategy Isn’t Working
12:00 – How to Talk So Your ADHD Teen Opens Up
15:00 – Support vs. Independence: Finding the Balance
22:00 – Why ADHD Teens Need Rhythm + Routine
25:00 – Preparing ADHD Teens for More Independence
MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH (https://yourkidstable.com/TCH)
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17 Aug 2026
28. Are Big Meltdowns Causing Trauma for Kids with Autism? What we know…
A few months ago, I went through one of the hardest nervous system experiences of my life.
As I worked through the weeks that followed, I couldn't stop thinking about the kids with autism I've worked with for over 20 years... and one question kept coming back to me.
Could big meltdowns actually leave a child's nervous system stuck in a cycle that's much harder to escape than we realize?
In this episode, I share my own experience, the emerging research that's starting to explore this idea, and why I think looking beyond behavior may completely change how we support autistic kids with frequent meltdowns. If your child seems to get caught in the same cycle over and over again, I hope this conversation gives you a new way to think about what's happening underneath the surface.
Resources Mentioned
Get a seat in the new Beyond Behavior—Thriving with Autism Workshop: on Aug 19 (replay provided): https://yourkidstable.com/autism/ (https://yourkidstable.com/autism/ )
Studies mentioned:
https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10209395/ (https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10209395/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41868251/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41868251/)
Key Timestamps:
2:10 my first panic attach
7:15 The connection to autism?
12:00 A new way to think about meltdowns
18:00 What the research is saying
24:15 Where do we go from here?
MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH (https://yourkidstable.com/TCH)
LET'S CONNECT:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable (https://instagram.com/Yourkidstable)
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable (https://facebook.com/Yourkidstable)
Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable (https://pinterest.com/Yourkidstable)
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
10 Aug 2026
27. How to decide if you should accept or treat autistic challenges?
When should we embrace a child's differences... and when is it a sign they need more support?
It's one of the hardest questions parents of autistic and neurodivergent kids face.
In this episode, I'm sharing a simple 3-step framework I use as an occupational therapist to help sort through that question. We'll talk about stimming, aggression, sensory challenges, participation, and how to tell the difference between something that's simply different and something that's truly impacting your child's quality of life.
If you've ever worried, "Am I pushing too much... or not enough?" This episode will give you clarity and confidence moving forward.
Resources Mentioned:
Get a seat in the new Beyond Behavior—Thriving with Autism Workshop: on Aug 19 (replay provided): https://yourkidstable.com/autism/ (https://yourkidstable.com/autism/)
Key Timestamps:
2:48 Every child is different
7:15 Starting with acceptance
12:40 One important question
17:35 A lesson from camp
22:10 Moving forward with confidence
MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH (https://yourkidstable.com/TCH)
LET'S CONNECT:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable (https://instagram.com/Yourkidstable)
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable (https://facebook.com/Yourkidstable)
Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable (https://pinterest.com/Yourkidstable)
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
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