Wonderfully Wired

Elle Leher helps parents see, support and celebrate their Wonderfully Wired child with neuro-differences such as Dyslexia, ADHD, giftedness, autism, twice exceptionality and more in order to grow, succeed and thrive.She acts as bridge between parent and expert to access and simplify information; advocate for a strength perspective on difference; and support Wonderfully Wired families

Wonderfully Wired is a kids podcast hosted by Eloise Leher, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Eloise Leher hosts Wonderfully Wired, a kids show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  Executive Function Skill in the Classroom with Dr Laurie Faith

  Mar 18, 20261h 5mS5

  <p >Dr Laurie Faith extends an invitation to teachers "to be wide awake and curious" instead of acting on habit or bias and to let uncomfortable moments lead to intentional conversations with children that grow skills!</p> <p >This episode is for you if you've been introduced to the idea of Executive Function Skills (See Episode 25 with Dr Peg Dawson if you haven't) and are wondering just how you can start having conversations about them in your classroom.</p> <p > Dr Faith says that "whatever is discussable is improvable" and helps the willing, compassionate teacher address the EF limits and i...

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  Episode #34

  Faster than normal brains require better brakes with Peter Shankman

  Feb 2, 20261h 3mS5

  In this episode of Wonderfully Wired, hosts Elle and Juju sit down with ADHD expert and bestselling author Peter Shankman. Peter shares his unique perspective on the ADHD brain, comparing it to the controlled chaos of a Tokyo crosswalk. The conversation dives into the "all or nothing" nature of neurodivergence, covering Peter's "Chicken Genocide Diet" and his "Ironman" approach to managing energy. Peter also provides profound insights for parents, arguing that neurodivergent children are gifted, not broken, and stresses the importance of teaching skills alongside medical support. This episode is a masterclass in high-performance ADHD management, proving that with the...

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  Episode #33

  A roadmap for exhausted parents with Will Acuff

  Jan 5, 20261h 6mS5

  <p >In this episode of the Wonderfully Wired Podcast, host Eloise Leher is joined by author, speaker, and autism dad Will Acuff for a deeply reflective conversation about parenting neurodivergent children.</p> <p >Will shares how his natural instinct to "fix problems" collided with the reality of parenting his son — and why shifting from fixing to knowing became transformational. Together, they explore what happens when parents take responsibility for their own responses, nervous systems, and expectations, rather than trying to change their child.</p> <p >This episode will resonate with parents of autistic and neurodivergent children, educators, and professionals interested in...

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  Episode #32

  Radical Acceptance & Repair: The Inner Work Required to Support PDA with Liesel Smal

  Dec 1, 202547 minS5

  <p > Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Occupational Therapist Liesel Smal. This vital conversation addresses the challenging question: "What now?" Liesel details the process of adopting Low Demand Parenting (LDP), emphasizing that these accommodating acts (like handing over the remote or helping with hygiene) are life-saving caregiving. However, she explains that LDP as a mere strategy will fail, leading parents to the crucial work of radically accepting the reality of their lives, which often involves significant grief and rage. Liesel shares personal insights on how her child became a "canary in the coal...

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  What is Pathological Demand Avoidance with Liesel Smal

  Nov 3, 202549 minS0

  <p > Dive into the critical world of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Part 1 of this essential two-part series with Liesel Smal, an Occupational Therapist (OT) and mom of a PDA child Liesel introduces PDA as a specific neurotype that requires "good accommodation" due to the serious "gravity" of the diagnosis. Learn why avoidance is rooted in an inability ("I can't"), not a choice, often manifesting as an "inner straitjacket" or a "contraction" in the nervous system.</p> <p > This episode exposes the confusing reality of masking; children often appear "compliant and good" or "high achieving" at school, only to experience...

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