#63_Helping Today, Preparing for Tomorrow: Raising Independent Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Nicole Hipp

“Am I helping my child succeed today or am I helping them succeed tomorrow” Welcome to the Parenting Well Podcast. I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's well source is Dr. Nicole Hipp. Dr. Hipp is a licensed psychologist, executive function coach, and educational consultant with a passion for helping children, teens, and families thrive. As Executive Director of Collegiate Coaching Services, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, executive functioning challenges, and emotional well-being. Dr. Hipp earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from La Salle University and has dedicated her career to helping parents better understand their children’s unique strengths and challenges. Through her work with families, she provides practical, evidence-based strategies that empower parents to support their children’s development, build resilience, and navigate educational and behavioral challenges with confidence. Her approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate guidance, helping families create stronger connections and lasting success.   In this podcast, we talk about: The natural variations of the human brain The positive ways in which people with neurodiversity think differently - the gifts How to help neurodiverse kids make major life transitions Specific executive functioning skills for young people to develop in early adulthood Scaffolding: Teaching without stepping in too much. Not stepping back too quickly Strategies for teaching problem solving and critical thinking How to navigate obtaining a comprehensive diagnostic assessment Rethinking labels as a way to understand and gain access to support The importance of self understanding Unique challenges for highly intelligent students who have  The impacts of social media and the drop in face-to-face time with same aged peers Young people with ADHD are the group that is most vulnerable to overuse of social media The impact of social media on social isolation for young people with autism Mistakes well-meaning parents often make Resources Collegiate Coaching Service Dr. Nicole Hipp LinkedIn Digital Media Treatment Team