School Psych Podcast

About School Psych Podcast

Welcome to Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child, where we are learning brains and growing hearts! This podcast is a resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, school clinicians, administrators, or anyone interested in the psychology of learning. Episodes include a variety of formats and topics, such as deep dives on childhood ADHD, autism, anxiety, intellectual disability, and specific learning disorders like dyslexia. Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child is hosted by Ivanna Lukie, a Canadian school psychologist and parent.

Publisher

Ivanna Lukie

Category

education · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2022

Latest episode

17 May 2026

Latest episodes

90 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 May 2026

   90: 3 Barriers to Task Initiation (and What Actually Helps)

   Send us Fan Mail Every notice how some kids can want to start something... and still seem completely stuck? In this episode, we're unpacking task initiation: the executive functioning skill that helps us begin tasks, get going, and push past the "starting friction". When kids struggle here, it's often misunderstood as laziness, avoidance, or lack of motivation - but there's usually much more going on beneath the surface. Our key takeaway? If you have any questions ...

2. 

   3 May 2026

   89: 4 Ways to Make Transitions Easier (Without Power Struggles)

   Send us Fan Mail If your child or student(s) struggle when it's time to leave the park, turn off the tablet, start homework, or get ready for bed- you are not alone. In this episode, we're talking about why transitions can feel so hard for many kids (especially neurodivergent kids), and what adults can do to make those moments smoother and less stressful for everyone involved. I share 4 practical, realistic strategies that support executive functioning, emotional regulation, and flexibi...

3. 

   13 Apr 2026

   88: 5 Simple Ways to Support Working Memory

   Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you've already said something three times - and it's still not sticking? It's not always about attention or effort, but about working memory. In this quick, practical episode, I'm breaking down what's really going on when kids struggle to hold onto information, and why repeating yourself in attempts to help them "memorize" isn't the solution. You'll also walk away with 5 simple tips for how to "support smarter" rather than try harder. If you've ever wonde...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

34 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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