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Differences NOT Deficits
Where being different is normal — and connection is universal.
This podcast is for the ones who’ve always felt a little off-script — and are starting to realize maybe they were never the problem. What started as a therapy-centered conversation has evolved into something deeper: an exploration of what it means to be fully human in a world obsessed with “normal.”
We still care deeply about supporting neurodivergent individuals and families — but now we’re widening the lens.
We’re talking about…
Episodes
Differences NOT DeficitsS2 Ep 9: What If Joy Isn't Optional? What children know about learning and adults forget about living.
When was the last time you stopped to think about what truly brings you joy? In this episode, we explore something that sounds so simple, yet can be…
Differences NOT DeficitsS2 Ep 8: We Begin Where We Are
What does it really mean to begin looking within ourselves? In this episode, we explore what it looks like to begin reconnecting with ourselves—learning to…
Differences NOT DeficitsS2 EP 7: But Do They Feel Safe?
What does it really mean for a child to feel safe? We often think about safety in terms of what we can provide externally—locked doors, rules, supervision…
Differences NOT DeficitsS2 Ep 6: The Hidden Story of a Good Student - Part 2
The Hidden Story of a Good Student Part 2: What I Didn't Realize School Was Teaching Me Once my body revealed the fear I had been carrying, I began looking…
Differences NOT DeficitsS2 Ep 5: The Hidden Story of a Good Student - Part 1
The Hidden Story of a Good Student Part 1: The Story My Body Was Waiting to Tell What if the patterns you've carried your entire life weren't personality…
Differences NOT DeficitsS2: Ep: 4 A Conversation with Johnathan Mooney
Today we're joined by Jonathan Mooney, author of Normal Sucks, educator, speaker, and longtime advocate for human difference. We actually recorded this…
Differences NOT DeficitsS2: Ep:3 Coming Back (for real) With Nothing to Prove.
We're back! Not because we finally have all the answers, but because we realized we didn't need them to begin again. We honestly thought we'd return much…
Differences NOT DeficitsS2 Ep 2: Where We've Been, Part 2: Yolandi
After a long season of healing, unlearning, and deep transformation, we’re back - and starting with a little honesty about where we’ve been. In this episode…
Differences NOT DeficitsS2 Ep1: Where We’ve Been, Part 1: Debbie
After a long season of healing, unlearning, and deep transformation, we’re back - and starting with a little honesty about where we’ve been. In this episode…
Differences NOT DeficitsSeason 2 Trailer
After a long break filled with healing and unlearning, Differences NOT Deficits is back — with deeper conversations, broader perspectives, and way more…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp. 16 Embracing Neurodiversity: Honoring Unique Talents
In this episode we give a little update on what is happening with our podcast since it's been a while since we have published an episode. We also have a…
Differences NOT DeficitsEP. 15 Caroline Gaddy, SLP Interview Part 2
In this episode (part 2 of 2) I continue with an interview with Caroline Gaddy. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, please start there. Caroline is an Autistic…
Differences NOT DeficitsEP. 14 Caroline Gaddy, SLP Interview Part 1
In this episode (part 1 of 2) Debbie interviews Caroline Gaddy. Caroline is an Autistic SLP and AAC Solutions Consultant based in Virginia. She is also a…
Differences NOT DeficitsEP. 13 A Conversation with Matt Lowry, LPP part 2
**Trigger Warning: Content Might be Sensitive to Some** In this episode (part 2 of 2) we continue with our interview with Matt Lowry. If you haven’t listened…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp. 12 A Conversation with Matt Lowry, LPP Part 1
**Trigger Warning - May Contain Sensitive Material for Some** Today we are excited to share an interview we had with Matt Lowry. This will be part one of two…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp. 11 A Conversation with Martin Moxness - Part 2
In this episode (part 2 of 2) we continue with our interview with Martin Moxness. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, please start there. Martin is an autistic…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp. 10 A Conversation with Martin Moxness
In this episode (part 1 of 2) we had the pleasure of interviewing Martin Moxness and we are so excited to share it with you. Martin is an autistic adult who…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp 9 Examples from Episode 8
In this episode we give you a few examples from episode 8 where we talk about the new ideas that we have been discussing on this podcast so far and how…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp. 8 New Year - New Ideas
In this episode we talk about the new ideas that we have been discussing on this podcast so far and how difficult it can be to embrace doing something…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp 7. A Conversation with Kim Clairy and her husband William - Part 2
In this episode (Part 2 of 2) we continue our interview with Kim and her husband William. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, start there. Kim is an autistic…
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Ep 6. A Conversation with Kim Clairy and her husband William - Part 1
In this episode (Part 1 of 2) we had the pleasure of interviewing Kim and her husband William. Kim is an autistic occupational therapist. She has a passion for…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp. 5: Interoception - Getting to the Root of Behavior - Trauma Response? - Part 2
This episode is Part 2 of 2. In these 2 episodes we discuss how individuals developing body awareness through interoception may discover some trauma responses…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp 4: Interoception - Getting to the Root of Behavior - Trauma Response? - Part 1
This episode is Part 1 of 2. In these 2 episodes we discuss how individuals developing body awareness through interoception may discover some trauma responses…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp 3: A Conversation with Chloe Rothschild, Autistic Self-Advocate
Chloe is a passionate advocate for autism, bringing her unique perspective to the forefront as an Autistic Self-Advocate, Public Speaker, Co-Author, Board…
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Ep 2: Our favorite Subject...Interoception
Welcome to the 2nd Episode of the Differences Not Deficits podcast! This episode focuses on explaining why Debbie and Yolandi's favorite subject includes…
Differences NOT DeficitsEp 1: Why this Podcast?
Meet your hosts of this Podcast. Learn why Differences NOT Deficits Podcast was created. Listen on Podbean Listen on Apple Also available on: Google Podcast…
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Trailer
As a speech language pathologist and a behaviorist we have realized that what we have been taught are “deficits” are often just “differences” in neurology…
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Introduction/Disclaimer
The Differences Not Deficits podcast aims to be an accepting space to provide education and support to neurodivergent individuals and their support systems.