Beneath the Behavior: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Science, Not Shame
Beneath the Behavior is a podcast for parents of neurodivergent kids who want understanding instead of blame.
Hosted by pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers, each episode explores what’s really going on beneath a child’s behavior—from a brain and nervous system perspective—so parents can respond with more clarity and less self-doubt.
This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or perfect parenting. It’s about slowing things down, making sense of hard moments, and supporting neurodivergent kids with science, not shame.
Episodes are short, focused, and grounded in real clinical experience. If parenting feels harder than it should, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
Beneath the Behavior: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Science, Not Shame
Latest Episodes
Now What? Autism and Friendships: What to Do When Your Child Wants Friends
What should parents do when their autistic child wants friends but keeps feeling left out, misunderstood, rejected, or exhausted by social life?In this episode of Beneath the Behavior, Dr. Mark Bowers continues the “Now What?” s...
Now What? Late Autism Diagnosis: What Parents Need to Know Next
A later autism diagnosis can bring relief, grief, guilt, confusion, and clarity all at once. In this episode of Beneath the Behavior, Dr. Mark Bowers continues the “Now What?” series by helping parents understand what often happen...
Now What? Autism, IEPs, and 504 Plans: A Parent’s Guide to School Support
After an autism diagnosis, one of the biggest questions parents face is: what do we do about school now?In this episode of Beneath the Behavior, Dr. Mark Bowers helps parents understand why school can be so overwhelming for auti...
Autism Diagnosis, Now What?: ABA Therapy After an Autism Diagnosis: Red Flags, Green Flags, and Parent Questions
After an autism diagnosis, many parents are quickly told to consider ABA therapy, but deciding what’s right for your child can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally loaded.In this episode of Beneath the Behavior, Dr. Mar...
Autism Diagnosis, Now What?: What to Do When Your Autistic Child Melts Down, Shuts Down, or Gets Overwhelmed
Autism and regulation can be one of the most confusing parts of parenting after an autism diagnosis. Why does your child melt down over transitions, shut down before school, fall apart after holding it together all day, or react intensely to se...
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This is one of the most practical, helpful, honest, and accurate podcasts I’ve ever heard and I’ve shared it with several other parents including my co-parenting ex and other parents of children with PDA, ODD, ADHD and other parents of children who are non-speaking with AAC devices.
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