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Podcast: THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST
Episode: Problem Sizing: 3 Ways 'Big Deal Vs. Little Deal' Harms Neurodivergent Kids
Description: Have you ever told a child, "It's not a big deal" or "You're overreacting"? Many of us grew up hearing these phrases, and without realizing it, we may now be saying the same things to the children we support. But what if minimizing a child's emotions does more harm than good—especially for neurodivergent kids? In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I dive into why problem sizing the struggles of neurodivergent children can be harmful, how dismissing emotions can impact self-trust, self-advocacy, and emotional regulation, and how minimizing emotions can create long-term struggles in seeking he...