The Curious Incident Podcast

Author: Adam Dayan NYC Special Education Attorney

This podcast is intended to be a resource for special needs families. NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan, Founder of Law Offices of Adam Dayan, PLLC, will be interviewing experts in the field of special education who can be resources to parents whose children are struggling educationally and who are seeking guidance about what steps to take next.
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Ep. 52- When Helping Hurts: A Parent's Guide to Anxiety and OCD
Episode 52
Sunday, 7 June, 2026

In this episode of The Curious Incident Podcast, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan speaks with licensed social worker Regine Ashkenazi about helping children manage anxiety and OCD through evidence-based strategies. Regine explains why anxiety itself is a normal and necessary emotion, and how parents can best support their children by encouraging them to face fears rather than avoid them. The conversation explores exposure therapy, reassurance-seeking, parental accommodations, intrusive thoughts, and early intervention, while providing practical tools families can use to build resilience, confidence, and healthier responses to anxiety over time.