Beneath the Behavior: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Science, Not Shame
Dr. Mark Bowers
6 episodes
8 hours ago
Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is being defiant — or felt guilty about how you’ve responded — this episode is for you. Many parents of neurodivergent kids are told (directly or indirectly) that their child won’t behave, won’t listen, or won’t try. Over time, that story can lead to stricter discipline, more punishment, and a lot of shame — even when nothing seems to help. In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers offers a different framework, rooted in ...
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Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is being defiant — or felt guilty about how you’ve responded — this episode is for you. Many parents of neurodivergent kids are told (directly or indirectly) that their child won’t behave, won’t listen, or won’t try. Over time, that story can lead to stricter discipline, more punishment, and a lot of shame — even when nothing seems to help. In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers offers a different framework, rooted in ...
Why “They Know Better” Isn’t the Same as “They Can Do Better”
Beneath the Behavior: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Science, Not Shame
11 minutes
1 week ago
Why “They Know Better” Isn’t the Same as “They Can Do Better”
Send us a text Parents of neurodivergent kids hear it all the time: “They know better.” And when the behavior keeps happening, that phrase quietly turns into blame—toward the child or toward the parent. In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers unpacks why knowing what to do isn’t the same as being able to do it, especially for neurodivergent kids whose executive functioning skills are still developing. We’ll talk about the difference between knowledge and capacity, how st...
Beneath the Behavior: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Science, Not Shame
Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is being defiant — or felt guilty about how you’ve responded — this episode is for you. Many parents of neurodivergent kids are told (directly or indirectly) that their child won’t behave, won’t listen, or won’t try. Over time, that story can lead to stricter discipline, more punishment, and a lot of shame — even when nothing seems to help. In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers offers a different framework, rooted in ...
