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Today’s Topic: How Do I Help My “Differently Wired” Kid?
Here to help me answer this question is Debbie Reber, author of Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World

Words to Ponder on from Debbie Reber, Author of Differently Wired
- Remember that there is no one right way to be a teenager or have a social life. Check your expectations and don’t compare to yourself at that age or other kids.
- Play the odds. Try different interest-based camps and classes. They may not go well, but you never know what will click.
- Focus on the long game.
- There’s nothing wrong with socializing online.
- One friend is all they might need.

Supermom Kryptonite:
Thinking that your son’s friendships should look like your own. Not only might there be a brain-centered difference, but there may also be a gender difference. Boys, as they grow into men, tend to be more project-oriented. They might have one or two friends they get together with for certain activities: online games, working on a project, and that’s enough. Girls and women can sit around and talk for hours without needing to have something to show for it. Be sure to check your expectations and realize there are many ways to feel socially satisfied and your son’s might be very different than your own.Supermom Power Boost:
Go for a walk, learning and listening to (my suggestion) Debbie’s self care podcast!Quote of the Day:
“I can predict that life with my differently wired kid will be unpredictable.” Supermom of an adult daughter with autism.
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