Full-Tilt Parenting with Debbie Reber

“Can you share your personal 'why' and how you came to do this work?”

This is her signature opening, used to ground the guest's expertise in a personal story before diving into details.

“Can you define what [key term] is for my listeners?”

She often asks this after a guest uses a specific or technical phrase to ensure the audience has a clear understanding.

“What are the unique challenges for parents of neurodivergent kids when it comes to [topic]?”

This is her key move to connect a guest's general expertise directly to her audience's specific needs.

“What does putting this advice into practice actually look like for a family?”

Used to translate theoretical concepts or therapeutic models into concrete, actionable steps for parents.

“What does a truly affirming version of [an IEP, a practice] look or feel like?”

Asks the guest to provide a positive model or a best-case scenario for parents to strive for.

“How do you advise parents who are navigating their child's [specific challenge, e.g., food allergies]?”

A direct request for practical, step-by-step guidance on a common problem.

“What are the biggest barriers you see in schools or systems that prevent them from supporting our kids?”

This question broadens the conversation from individual family struggles to systemic problems.

“What does the research say about the co-occurrence of [guest's topic] and neurodivergence?”

Directly asks for the scientific or clinical link between a related condition and the audience's primary focus.

“Can you talk about the difference between a compliance-focused approach and a truly meaningful one?”

This question sets up a core contrast, highlighting the value of the guest's more affirming methods.

“How do you help families with the social or emotional burden that comes with this?”

This question addresses the impact on the family beyond the clinical or logistical challenges.

“Are you seeing more awareness from schools and professionals to adopt these neuroaffirming practices?”

A forward-looking question to gauge the current state and future direction of the field.