#077 Breaking Barriers in Neurodiversity: How Jason & Debbie Grygla Are Changing Lives

Welcome to another insightful episode of *The Turn Your Life Around Podcast* with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." Today, we’re joined by Jason and Debbie Grygla, experts in the field of neurodivergence and founders of *NeuroDev*, a mentoring program supporting autistic and neurodivergent young adults. With over 20 years of experience, Jason, a licensed mental health counselor, and Debbie, a certified parent coach, share their journey from being foster parents to pioneering innovative ways to support neurodivergent individuals. They dive deep into understanding neurodivergence, why traditional mental health approaches may not always work, and the importance of a developmental approach in supporting young adults on their path to independence. If you or a loved one has ever struggled with ADHD, autism, or learning differences, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights, practical tools, and hope for the future. **Timestamps:** - 00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Jason & Debbie Grygla - 00:02:30 What is neurodivergence? Understanding the term - 00:08:00 The importance of a developmental approach vs. mental health treatment - 00:15:00 Their journey: Becoming foster parents & adopting neurodivergent children - 00:24:00 The foundation of *NeuroDev* and its impact - 00:32:00 Life skills & social development: The key to independence - 00:41:00 Advice for parents raising neurodivergent young adults - 00:52:00 How to access *NeuroDev* & their free online resources Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations that help turn lives around! **Follow Us:** - Website: www.one-eightycounseling.com - Podcast Website: www.theturnyourlifearoundpodcast.com - YouTube: www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast - Instagram: www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast **Follow the Guests:** - Website: www.neurodevmentoring.com - Parenting Support & Resources: www.ndm.circle.so - Jason & Debbie’s Services: www.grygla.com - Guest Post: https://ndm.circle.so/c/welcome/download-the-app-304db3-933cd7-5d4de5-3b3099-f014fe - Instagram (Debbie Grygla): www.instagram.com/debbiegrygla - Podcast: *Autism & Neurodiversity with Jason and Debbie* #Neurodiversity #AutismSupport #ADHDAwareness #ParentingNeurodivergence #MentalHealth #LifeSkills #TurnYourLifeAroundPodcast #SarahCoates #TheOne80Lady