Dr. Jason Kahn, PhD, on How Mightier Helps Kids Manage Big Emotions and Avoid Meltdowns (S6E17)

So many of you have been asking for help managing meltdowns and Mightier is the best way for help kids learn the skills they need to avoid them in the first place. In this weeks episode, I share a remastered interview with Dr. Jason Kahn, PhD. Jason is developmental psychologist, Chief Science Officer, and Co-Founder at Mightier. I originally recorded this during COVID and but the information about Mightier is absolutely relevant today. Learn how Mightier uses biofeedback based video games to help kids learn to emotionally self-regulate.

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About Dr. Jason Kahn, PhD:

Dr. Jason Kahn, PhD is the Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Mightier. He combines his expertise in developmental psychology and mental health to create video games that help children build emotional strength: the ability to harness their emotions to overcome behavioral challenges. Dr. Kahn also holds an appointment at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where he creates and researches new technology addressing acute problems in pediatric mental health.

About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:

Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade.

Connect with Rob Gorski: https://listen.theautismdad.com.

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Kimberly Charles, Master IEP Coach:

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As an IEP Coach, Kimberly's mission is to foster good communication and positve relationships between parents and their child's IEP team. Together, you will collaborate to explore innovative solutions that effectively meet your child's unique needs. The goal is to empower you, the parent, with the tools and strategies necessary to advocate for your child's education successfully.  

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