Beyond the Diagnosis: Rethinking Support for Gifted & Neurodivergent Kids

In this insightful episode, we talk with Nicole Stewart, BCBA, about her personal and professional journey supporting gifted children with ADHD and Autism. Nicole shares how raising her own neurodivergent child shaped the innovative, non-traditional work she does today. We explore why traditional talk therapy often misses the mark, how she uses creative tools to build emotional regulation and working memory, and why giving families a shared language is so transformative. Nicole also explains how she weaves principles from ACT and ABA into her sessions—without sticking rigidly to either—and offers powerful advice for parents just starting out on this path. If you're looking for a fresh, honest perspective on supporting neurodivergent kids, this conversation is not to be missed.