

Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
Debbie Reber
Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child? Full-Tilt Parenting is here to help. Hosted by parenting activist and author Debbie Reber, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating life with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e) kids. With expert interviews and candid conversations, you'll discover practical solutions for things like school challenges and refusal, therapy options, and fostering inclusion, social struggles, advocacy, intense behavior, and more — all through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Whether you're struggling with advocating for your child at school or seeking ways to better support their unique needs, Debbie offers the guidance and encouragement you need to reduce overwhelm and create a thriving, joyful family environment. It's like sitting down with a trusted friend who gets it. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back!
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Feb 3, 2020 • 42min
TPP 194: Educator and Community Activist Jason Allen on Differently Wired Students of Color
Educator, blogger, and community activist Jason B. Allen shares his ideas for how traditional school environments need to change to better serve differently wired black students and, in particular, black and brown boys.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Jan 27, 2020 • 38min
TPP 193: Filmmaker Chris Baier on Helping Families Get Unstuck from OCD
Writer, filmmaker, and creative director Chris Baier talks about raising a daughter with OCD and the film their journey inspired him to produce, UNSTUCK, an award-winning short that explains OCD through the eyes of young people.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Jan 20, 2020 • 39min
TPP 192: Dr. Karen Wilson on How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Elementary School
Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Wilson shares her best practices about the transition of differently wired children from preschool (or no school at all) into elementary school, including special considerations, vetting schools for fit, red-shirting practices, and more.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Dec 29, 2019 • 43min
TPP 190: Dr. Melanie Hayes Talks About Her Big Minds Micro-School and Educating 2e Children
Big Minds micro-school founder Dr. Melanie Hayes shares her story of starting a school for twice-exceptional learners, and discusses ways 2e students' needs can be met in traditional educational settings.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Dec 17, 2019 • 48min
TPP 188: Dr. Terry Roberts on "The New Smart" and How Nurturing Creativity Will Help Children Thrive
Educator and author Terry Roberts, PhD, discusses his new book "The New Smart: How Nurturing Creativity Will Help Children Thrive," and shares his ideas surrounding the future of work, what the education model is getting wrong and why it needs to change, and more.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Dec 9, 2019 • 1h 30min
TPP 187: A Conversation Between Debbie Reber and Seth Perler for Teachers and School Adminstrators
Executive functioning coach and former teacher Seth Perler joins Debbie for an honest conversation about what isn't working in today's schools for differently wired children. Note: This episode is designed for both parents and educators.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Dec 2, 2019 • 41min
TPP 186: Author and Illustrator Samantha Cotterill Discusses Her New Book Series, Little Senses
Children's picture book author / illustrator Samantha Cotterill discusses her new book series, Little Senses, which highlights the experience of children with sensory issues or ASD, and also shares her own journey of growing up as a girl on the spectrum.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Nov 25, 2019 • 45min
TPP 185: Eileen Devine on Supporting Children with Pre-Natal Substance Exposure
Eileen Devine, a neurobehavioral therapist and support coach, discusses supporting children with brain-based neurodevelopmental challenges resulting from pre-natal exposure to drugs or alcohol, as well as the unique challenges for adoptive parents raising atypical children.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Nov 18, 2019 • 39min
TPP 184: Wendy Besmann on Navigating Health, Education, and Insurance Systems
Wendy Besmann, founder and creative content director of Get There Project and the mother of a son with autism and bipolar disorder, shares her Family Road Map—a step-by-step guide for how families raising differently wired children can more successfully navigate health, insurance, and education systems.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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Nov 10, 2019 • 46min
TPP 183: Jess Sherman on Nutrition For Our Child's Brain, Mood, Behavior, and Better Overall Health
Nutritionist Jess Sherman shares ideas for how parents can bring more nourishment into their children’s lives, including, or maybe especially those with food sensitivities, picky or aggressive behavior.Connect with Tilt Parenting
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