Autism & Neurodiversity

Podcast by Jason & Debbie Grygla

Autism & Neurodiversity

Parenting or working with neurodivergent children, teens, or young adults? Join us Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder and Director of NeuroDev, a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults, and Debbie Grygla, Certified Parent Coach as we share practical tools, expert insights, and personal experiences to help you better support neurodivergents and foster their growth, development, and emotional well-being.

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Latest episodes

18 July 2025

The Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Neurodivergent Growth with Jason

When your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult struggles to regulate, follow through, or move forward—what are you supposed to do?

Most parents step in (because they have to). You remind. You coach. You arrange the therapy appointments. You micromanage the hard stuff.

Over time, this becomes your default mode. But what happens when the support that once helped… starts holding them back?

In this episode, Jason explores how helicopter parenting—often born from love and necessity—can quietly become a roadblock to neurodivergent growth. And more importantly, what to do instead.

🌱 Want help making the leap from helicopter to mentor?

Join our NDM Circle Community where you’ll get the tools, live support, and connection you need to raise and mentor neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults with confidence.

👉 Learn more and join us at NDM.Circle.so

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11 July 2025

They Know What to Do- Why Don’t They Do It? with Debbie

If your child “knows what to do” but doesn’t do it, this episode will help you see the deeper story behind that pattern.

We’ll break down why “knowing” and “doing” are not the same, especially in a stressed, overwhelmed, or neurodivergent brain. And you’ll start to see how practicing Neuro-Developmental Mentoring can help build the real-life application of those skills with patience and partnership.

🔵 These are the kinds of mentoring shifts we teach inside NDM Circle and go deep into in our July workshop: From Reminders to Responsibility. Learn more or catch the replay at NDM.Circle.so.

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04 July 2025

The Mental Load No One Talks About: Parenting on Overdrive with Debbie

If you’re the one who remembers everything and keeps everyone on track, you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for stepping in. But if it’s starting to take a toll, this episode will help you understand why and how things can change.

We’re talking about the invisible mental load of parenting, and why sharing that load (without dropping it all at once) is a powerful way to build confidence, independence, and connection with your neurodivergent loved one.

🔵 These are the kinds of shifts we walk with parents through every day in NDM Circle, and they’re at the heart of our July 8th workshop, From Reminders to Responsibility. Join us at NDM.Circle.so.

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28 June 2025

Why Nagging Isn't Building Responsibility with Debbie

If you feel stuck in the reminder loop and it’s wearing you out... you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll explore why nagging feels necessary, but often works against the outcomes you want.

We’ll talk about what’s really going on when your child doesn’t follow through, and why it’s time to shift from managing behavior to mentoring development. When you learn to do that, things begin to change: less friction, more confidence, and a growing sense of maturity in your neurodivergent loved one.

🔵 This is the foundation of what we practice inside NDM Circle—and what we’re diving deep into in our July workshop, From Reminders to Responsibility- How to Stop Nagging and Start Building Follow Through.

Visit NDM.Circle.so or https://ndm.circle.so/c/events/workshop-from-reminders-to-responsibility to RSVP.

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24 May 2025

Crash or Protect? The Parenting Dilemma No One Talks About

You want your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to grow into a confident, capable adult. But what do you do when they’re heading straight toward failure? Do you step in and save them—or let them crash and hope they learn?

If you’ve ever wrestled with that gut-wrenching decision, this episode will speak right to you.

Because most parents are making one of two well-intentioned mistakes—and both can leave their loved one stuck, discouraged, or completely shut down.

In this episode, Jason breaks down the complex—and often painful—decision parents face: When do I intervene? And when do I let go? What he shares may just change how you approach your role entirely.

🎧 Tune in now, and then come get support inside our NDM Circle Community—where you’ll connect with others who are navigating these same questions with empathy and expert guidance. Visit NDM.Circle.so to learn more and start your free trial.

What You’ll Explore:

What if your instinct to “teach a lesson” is actually backfiring?
What happens when failure doesn’t build resilience—but destroys it?
Is rescuing always enabling—or is something deeper going on?
What if they’re not lazy—but stuck in a brain state that blocks growth?
How do you tell the difference between a hard moment… and a harmful one?

💬 This kind of nuance isn’t something you figure out alone. Join us in the NDM Circle Community for live coaching, connection, and practical mentoring support. Your first 14 days are free—NDM.Circle.so

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16 May 2025

5 Patterns That Help Neurodivergent Young Adults Transition to Adulthood with Confidence (Instead of Anxiety) with Debbie

If your neurodivergent teen or young adult is struggling to launch or if you find yourself constantly questioning whether you’re doing too much or not enough... this episode is for you.

There’s a reason things feel stuck or fragile, even when you're working so hard to support them.

It’s not about your efforts. It’s about the patterns shaping your day-to-day interactions.

In this episode, I’ll share five foundational patterns that can shift the trajectory from anxiety and shutdowns… to confidence and steady progress.

Inside, we’ll explore:

What might be missing beneath the surface of your daily routines
A common mindset trap that increases anxiety (without you realizing it)
Why “more responsibility” backfires without this key support piece
The one thing your child needs more than productivity
A quiet but powerful strategy that strengthens independence from the inside out

🎧 Tune in now and if this resonates, join us inside NDM Circle for ongoing coaching, live workshops, and a supportive community of parents and professionals who truly get it.

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