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We struck gold when we invited Doug to come talk about ADHD & autism on our show! Doug is a self-proclaimed research geek who not only has extensive experience working with neurodiverse young people and their families but is also the father to a neurodiverse 26 year old.

Doug shares the latest cutting-edge research in naturalistic neurodevelopment coming out of Florida State University and Emory College. There is so much valuable meat to digest in this episode. It\u2019s well worth your time.

We discuss the similarities and differences between ADHD & Autism and the prevalence of having both.

Doug explains the importance of understanding cognitive fatigue, how it impacts classroom performance, and answers why and what to do about your child who only wants to eat carbs, starches, and sugars.

Doug shares with us the one thing research has shown that actually changes the destructive impact of screen use.

You\u2019ll learn the thing you\u2019re expecting from your neurodiverse child that is causing you to struggle, what you\u2019re doing that unconsciously exacerbates your child\u2019s anxiety, great tips to help you parent more effectively, and so much more\u2026

Doug Maughan is the Clinical Director at Daniel\u2019s Academy, a residential school for young men with academic and social struggles, in Heber City, Utah and also works with neurodiverse young people who also struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in his private practice.

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

• Why behavioral processes don\u2019t work and what does according to new research.
• What contributes to neurological rigidity.
• What messaging from the professional realm is causing harm and needs to stop.
• The reason behind why your neurodiverse child only wants to eat carbs, starches and sugars and why you should let them.
• According to research, what one thing is the difference between screen use being destructive or beneficial.
• 2 skill sets that will help you parent effectively.
• What you do that is unconsciously exacerbating your child\u2019s anxiety.
• Why transitions for neurodiverse people actually cause trauma.
• The one behavioral principal to keep in mind when you initiate new skill sets.
• And so much more good stuff\u2026

Featured on the Show:

• To inquire about Doug\u2019s private practice where he specializes in helping young people with Autism and OCD email: doug@ascentcounselingservices.net
• Daniel\u2019s Academy (designed for males with academic or social struggles due to neurological differences) Doug\u2019s email there: doug@danielsacademy.net
• Sign up for our free video course: Start Parenting Confidently With 3 Simple Steps
• Visit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about out our specialized co-ed program for neurodiverse young adults.
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