Understanding AuDHD: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Understanding AuDHD: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow joyously welcomes back Shane Thrapp for the sixth time! Together, they dive into the intricacies of AuDHD, which represents the combined diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Get ready to discover what AuDHD encompasses, recognize typical behaviors exhibited by children, and learn how parents can effectively identify these signs. Tune in for invaluable strategies aimed at fostering a nurturing environment for children navigating this unique challenge. Parents will gain insights on creating structured routines, using visual aids, and developing open communication to better support their children. Who is Shane Thrapp? Shane is a Certified ADHD Entrepreneur and Parenting Coach, and the founder of Creating Order From Chaos—a coaching and consulting business that empowers ADHD entrepreneurs and parents to harness their strengths and build fulfilling, sustainable lives. In his work, he helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action, leveraging their unique ADHD traits to create businesses that align with their passions. He also supports parents in navigating the challenges of raising neurodivergent children, providing guidance on emotional regulation, executive function, and fostering a strengths-based mindset. Beyond his coaching, Shane is a dedicated advocate for ADHD awareness, serving as a public speaker, the Operations Director for the Men’s ADHD Support Group, leads their partner groups ADHD/Autism Parent Support Groups, and serves as a board member of Dueling Minds, a nonprofit dedicated to peer-to-peer AuDHD support. His mission is to empower neurodivergent individuals to embrace their authentic selves while helping parents, educators, and businesses create environments where ADHD minds thrive. You can find Shane: On the web # 1: https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.com [https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.com] On the web # 2: https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.com/parenting-coach [https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.com/parenting-coach] On the web # 3: https://www.mensadhdsupportgroup.org [https://www.mensadhdsupportgroup.org] On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreatingOrderFromChaosConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/CreatingOrderFromChaosConsulting] On Facebook (Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdparentsupportgroup [https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdparentsupportgroup] On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@creatingorderfromchaoscoaching [https://youtube.com/@creatingorderfromchaoscoaching] By Email: shane@creatingorderfromchaos.com Listen and subscribe to Shane's podcast: https://www.daddhd.com/ [https://www.daddhd.com/] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/F8B2nS0_x4Q [https://youtube.com/live/F8B2nS0_x4Q] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: April 14, 2026

The Power of Representation: Living with a Disability - A Return Visit

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join host Gabrielle Crichlow as she welcomes back guest Robin Simpson for her sixth visit! In this episode, the ladies delve into Robin’s follow-up to her first appearance on the podcast, where she initially shared her pursuit of a master’s degree. Now, she discusses her pursuit of a doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Robin also shares her experiences in using generative AI to support student learning. She emphasizes the need for school accommodations while embracing her own neurodivergence, namely ADHD and dyslexia. Gabrielle and Robin highlight the urgency of increasing the presence of neurodivergent Black women in academia and showcase the strength found in community and diverse voices. Who is Robin Simpson? Robin Renee Simpson holds an Associate degree in Human Services from New York City College of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan College. She earned her Master’s degree in Childhood and Special Education (Birth–Grade 2) from St. John’s University in 2022. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, pursuing a PhD in Education with a focus in Philosophy of Education. She is an adjunct professor and the creator of the GUIDE Framework (Simpson, 2024), a structured approach to using generative AI to support student learning. In addition to her academic work, she is a Residential Family Group Daycare owner and a Master Life Coach. Her work focuses on social justice in education and supporting twice-exceptional learners, with an emphasis on helping students understand how they think and learn. You can find Robin Simpson: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577355294427 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577355294427] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_robins_daycare [https://www.instagram.com/miss_robins_daycare] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-simpson-01363011a [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-simpson-01363011a] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cherish9801 [https://www.tiktok.com/@cherish9801] On Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/cherish5162 [https://www.reddit.com/user/cherish5162] By email: simpsonrobin@ymail.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ryMs74ndOgI [https://youtube.com/live/ryMs74ndOgI] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: April 11, 2026

Calm Under Pressure: Managing Test Anxiety (Part 2)

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow welcomes back Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether to continue to explore effective methods for eliminating test anxiety and performance fear. This is a must-watch for parents who want to equip their kids with tools to reprogram their minds for success through hypnosis and NLP. Discover how to “get in state” before exams or presentations, along with breathing techniques and grounding exercises to help young learners face their tests with confidence. Who is Craig Meriwether? Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy helping people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that may be keeping them from reaching their full potential. For over 12 years, Craig has been helping people heal from early childhood trauma, helping cancer patients with pain control, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, students with test anxiety, children with nightmares, entrepreneurs with confidence, athletes with peak performance, and anyone who may be dealing with overwhelm, fear and anxiety. Craig has created Ace Any Test, the most comprehensive course for test anxiety relief so people can eliminate anxiety around exams, auditions, job interviews and public speaking, as well as increase confidence and self-esteem. You can find Craig: On the web # 1: https://arizonaintegrativehypnotherapy.com/ [https://arizonaintegrativehypnotherapy.com/] On the web # 2: https://aceanytest.com/ [https://aceanytest.com/] On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaIntegrativeHypnotherapy [https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaIntegrativeHypnotherapy] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/az_integrative_hypnotherapy/ [https://www.instagram.com/az_integrative_hypnotherapy/] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-meriwether-44286718b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-meriwether-44286718b/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arizonaintegrativehypnotherapy [https://www.youtube.com/@arizonaintegrativehypnotherapy] Program Yourself For Confidence – Download 5 Free Recordings Today! https://aceanytest.com/boost-your-confidence [https://aceanytest.com/boost-your-confidence] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/EKNlfQ6P3aM [https://youtube.com/live/EKNlfQ6P3aM] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: March 17, 2026

Beyond the Scale: Understanding the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join Gabrielle Crichlow and expert Dr. Evan Nadler as they tackle the pressing epidemic of childhood obesity. Discover why it’s crucial to view this issue as a disease rather than a lifestyle choice. They’ll explore the environmental and genetic factors contributing to this alarming trend and debunk common myths surrounding weight loss in children. Who is Dr. Evan Nadler? Evan Nadler is The Nation's leading Pediatric Bariatric Surgeon who has been treating children with obesity for over 20 years. He is now on a mission to help both children and adults overcome obesity with expert care, education, and innovative solutions. A Childhood Obesity Treatment Pioneer with a goal to transform the lives of 100 million people battling the disease of obesity. He is currently writing a book, has a YouTube channel, and has started a pediatric telemedicine weight management practice to help address the gaps in access to care nationally. With grants from the National Institutes of Health to study the science and biology of the fat cells in the body, his unique perspective encompasses everything from laboratory studies to patient care. You can find Dr. Nadler: On the web: https://www.obesityexplained.com/ [https://www.obesityexplained.com/] On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550939374779 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550939374779] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obesity_explained/ [https://www.instagram.com/obesity_explained/] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obesityexplained [https://www.youtube.com/@obesityexplained] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@obesityexplained [https://www.tiktok.com/@obesityexplained] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/9Aq02ljuqsg [https://youtube.com/live/9Aq02ljuqsg] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: March 12, 2026

Unveiling Your True Self: An Insight into Personality

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join host Gabrielle Crichlow as she welcomes life coach Eric Gee, who brings over twenty years of experience in personality-based life coaching. Discover the four archetypes: Gatherers, Hunters, Shamans, and Smiths, and learn how Eric's exclusive assessment tool can illuminate your true ambitions and objectives. This episode explores the general importance of personality assessments in understanding oneself, enhancing personal growth, and finding an authentic path free from external influences. Eric's methods have positively impacted more than 20,000 students, parents, and teachers. Who is Eric Gee? Eric Gee has administered personality-based life coaching for more than 20 years. He built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teachers. As creator of the Youtopia Project website and the Youtopia 16 assessment, he has disseminated his method to over half a million users since the website’s creation in 2016. His coaching program has been used in companies (Hulu, Disney), universities, and over forty school districts. You can find Eric: On the website: https://www.projectyoutopia.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.c.gee/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_power_of_personality/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gee-3565a79/ Take Eric's assessment: https://youtopiaproject.com/youtopia-16-assessment-2/ Purchase Eric's book, "Power of Personality: Unlock the Secrets to Understanding Everyone in Your Life―Including Yourself!", on Amazon: https://a.co/d/08LMNF81 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/VtPA8XwWVM8 [https://youtube.com/live/VtPA8XwWVM8] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: March 4, 2026