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  • ADHD Diagnosis, Identity Realisation & Letting Kids Process at Their Own Pace | NeuroDADverse Ep.31

    ADHD Diagnosis, Identity Realisation & Letting Kids Process at Their Own Pace | NeuroDADverse Ep.31
    Jan 16 2026
    Welcome to Episode 31 of The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan talk openly about what happens after a diagnosis, when clarity arrives, but emotions are still catching up.This week includes a major family milestone for Ben: a formal ADHD diagnosis, and the complex feelings that follow. Relief. Validation. Grief. Confusion. Pride. And the quiet work of helping a child rebuild their sense of self after years of being told they were “too much” or “not enough.”In this episode, we discuss:What an ADHD diagnosis gives (and what it doesn’t)Why clarity doesn’t instantly equal confidenceHow identity is shaped by years of misunderstandingThe emotional impact of clinician questions about self-esteemMasking, unmasking, and delayed processingTemperature regulation, sensory overload, and emotional releaseWhy behaviour is communicationAdvocating in clinical settings without taking overLetting children grieve past experiences in their own timeMedication as a tool — not a cure or a verdictCelebrating wins gently, without pressureSibling connection, shared joy, and thoughtful gift-givingCinema trips as safe spaces and regulation anchorsThis episode is about holding space rather than rushing solutions, and remembering that diagnosis is not an ending — it’s context.As always, we want to remind you:You’re doing great.You are enough.And you are definitely not alone.Chapter Breakdown00:00 – Welcome to Episode 3100:44 – What This Podcast Is (and Why We Keep Doing It)01:47 – Three Words of the Week03:36 – A Big Medical Update in Our Household04:36 – ADHD Diagnosis: Why Clarity Matters06:12 – Advocating in the Clinician Appointment08:10 – When Kids Can’t Name Their Strengths10:00 – Self-Esteem, Identity & Being “Too Much”12:40 – Masking, Unmasking & Emotional Processing14:55 – Grief After Diagnosis (For Kids and Parents)17:20 – Giving Space Instead of Explanations19:35 – Temperature Regulation & Sensory Overload22:10 – Behaviour as Communication24:56 – Medication: Cautious Hope, Not Pressure26:42 – Why This Is a Step, Not a Solution29:08 – Oscar’s Birthday & Putting Kids First31:20 – Sibling Thoughtfulness & Unexpected Empathy33:26 – Cinema Trips as Safe Spaces35:01 – Regulation Wins in Busy Environments36:52 – Pain, Perception & ND Bodies38:32 – Missing the Bus & Learning Consequences Safely40:13 – Social Stories, Visual Supports & Transitions42:42 – Supermarkets, Sensory Load & Progress Over Time45:09 – Small Wins That Change Family Life46:40 – Looking Ahead Without Overloading48:23 – Attendance, Energy & Realistic Weeks50:41 – Why We Don’t Force Traditions52:25 – Closing Reflections53:47 – You’re Doing Great. You Are Enough🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-talk on neurodivergent parenting📢 Like, share, or leave a comment to help more families find us📧 Get in touch: neurodadverse@gmail.com🌐 Find us in all the usual places:linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse🎧 Listen on:•Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseApple•Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotify📺 Watch full episodes + clips:Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotifyYouTube: youtube.com/@NeuroDADversePodcast📲 Follow & connect:•TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodadverse•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodadverse/•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582530685142•LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurodadverse-podcast/?viewAsMember=true 🔗 Hashtags:#NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #AutismAdvocacy #ParentingPodcast#NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • A New Year, Big Transitions & a Broken Foot | NeuroDADverse EP.30

    A New Year, Big Transitions & a Broken Foot | NeuroDADverse EP.30
    Jan 9 2026

    Episode 30 🎧

    In the NeuroDADverse this week, Ben and Dan return for the first episode of 2026, reflecting on the strange reset that comes with a new year, especially when neurodivergent family life doesn’t pause for calendars.


    This week includes a significant medical scare, a broken foot, hospital visits, difficult sensory decisions, and the careful balance between safety, regulation, and trust. Alongside the challenges, the episode becomes a powerful reflection on how far their children and they as parents have come.


    In this episode, we talk about:

    •The emotional weight of returning to routine after Christmas

    •Managing medical situations with ND children

    •Pain stimming, safety concerns, and regulation trade-offs

    •Hospital visits, advocacy, and processing time

    •When independence and vulnerability coexist

    •How injuries highlight both progress and ongoing support needs

    •Calm wins after chaotic weeks

    •Reflecting honestly on the highs and lows of 2025

    •Why resilience doesn’t mean “finding things easy”

    •Hopes for 2026 that focus on joy, autonomy, and self-belief

    •Letting go of pressure and trusting your child’s pace


    🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.


    💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.


    🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-talk on neurodivergent parenting

    📢 Like, share, or leave a comment to help more families find us

    📧 Get in touch: neurodadverse@gmail.com


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    TImestamps

    00:00 – Welcome to Episode 30 & the Start of 2026

    00:44 – Returning to Routine After Christmas

    01:48 – Three Words of the Week: Reset, React & Rejoice

    03:36 – Medical Updates & Subtle Worries

    05:22 – Reframing Wins vs Challenges

    06:00 – Stimming, Safety & Pain Feedback

    08:56 – When Regulation Behaviours Become Concerning

    11:58 – Balancing Acceptance With Protection

    15:09 – Understanding Pain Stims & Sensory Feedback

    17:33 – When You Just Need to Observe, Not React

    20:13 – Family Gatherings & Unexpected Injuries

    21:09 – The Fall, the Foot & Processing What Happened

    22:49 – Hospital Decisions & Giving Thinking Time

    24:54 – X-Rays, Uncertainty & Breaking the News

    26:04 – The Walking Boot & Sensory Challenges

    27:11 – Trust, Advocacy & Medical Trauma

    28:41 – Independence Isn’t Linear

    29:34 – Living With Ongoing Support Needs

    30:33 – Break & Reset

    31:23 – Wins of the Week & Finding Calm Again

    33:58 – Shared Meals & Regulation Wins

    38:20 – Quiet New Year Moments That Mattered

    41:21 – Calm as a Win (Even If It’s Boring)

    42:28 – Family Rituals & Flexibility

    44:18 – Looking Ahead: School, Birthdays & Puberty

    45:36 – Pride, Fear & Letting Go of Complacency

    48:01 – Reflecting on 2025: Resilience & Growth

    49:33 – Seeing Progress When Daily Life Is Hard

    51:06 – Communication Beyond Words

    53:18 – Hopes for 2026 Without Pressure

    55:16 – Joy Over Achievement

    57:31 – A Reminder of How Far You’ve Come

    58:50 – Final Reflections & Community Thanks

    59:22 – You’re Doing Great. You Are Enough.


    🔗 Hashtags:

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    #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily


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  • Why Christmas Is Harder Than It Looks for Neurodivergent Families | NeuroDADverse Ep.29

    Why Christmas Is Harder Than It Looks for Neurodivergent Families | NeuroDADverse Ep.29
    Jan 2 2026

    Episode 29 🎧 This week, Ben and Dan reflect on the strange, in-between days of Christmas and New Year, a time full of transitions, heightened expectations, social pressure, and emotional regulation challenges for neurodivergent children and their families.


    This episode explores what Christmas actually feels like inside an ND household: the joy, the overwhelm, the near-meltdowns, the patience required, and the moments of magic that arrive when expectations are softened.


    In this episode, we talk about:

    •Why “betwixtmas” can be especially dysregulating

    •Managing multiple social events and transitions in a short space of time

    •The emotional toll of public spaces, crowds, and sensory overload

    •Parenting through near-meltdowns — calmly, visibly, and without shame

    •When your child feels judged, even if nothing is said

    •Letting go of rigid Christmas plans

    •Why familiarity matters more than tradition

    •Teen independence, first social outings, and trust

    •Food wins, surprise flexibility, and regulation through choice

    •The power of calm, patience, and kindness (even when you’re being watched)


    Chapter Breakdown

    00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Betwixtmas

    01:48 – A Meaningful Christmas Gift & Facing Anxiety

    04:26 – Three Words of the Week: Magic, Patience & Negotiation

    06:02 – Busy Christmas Schedules & Multiple Transitions

    07:48 – Social Energy, Table Time & Regulation

    08:45 – The Challenge of Transitions Between Events

    09:36 – Why ND Kids Can’t “Just Drop In”

    10:59 – Leaving Places Is a Process, Not a Moment

    12:42 – Managing Expectations Around Family Gatherings

    14:54 – Feeling Observed While Parenting in Public

    16:13 – Vulnerability, Judgment & Staying Calm

    18:05 – Simplifying Language for Regulation

    19:21 – Trusting Others With Your ND Child

    20:08 – The Best Transitions Are Child-Led

    21:34 – Comparing This Christmas to Last Year

    22:37 – Growth Doesn’t Always Look Calm

    24:56 – Lowering Expectations to Reduce Stress

    26:10 – When Kids Say “Now” and Adults Say “Tomorrow”

    27:40 – Being the Parent You Talk About on the Podcast

    28:27 – Respectful Family Spaces & Shared Understanding

    29:23 – Gift Shopping, Crowds & Sensory Overload

    30:31 – Advocating Without Pushing Too Far

    32:08 – Gender Expression, Visibility & Public Reaction

    33:19 – Near-Meltdown in a Busy Supermarket

    35:09 – The World Isn’t Built for Our Kids (and That Hurts)

    36:10 – Food Wins & Unexpected Flexibility

    37:34 – Returning to the Wins After Regulation

    38:54 – Building Traditions That Work for Your Family

    41:00 – Letting Kids Lead the Day

    43:43 – Not Chasing a “Typical” Christmas

    45:09 – First Independent Social Outings

    47:29 – Trust, Pride & Letting Go

    48:41 – Shared Rituals & Christmas Magic

    50:41 – Surprise Gifts & Removing Wish-List Pressure

    52:16 – Letting Kids Play at Their Own Pace

    52:56 – Shared Gaming, Connection & Calm

    54:34 – A Diagnosed Christmas & New Awareness

    55:18 – Expectations vs Reality

    56:59 – Why Cats Might Be Regulating (Maybe!)

    57:31 – Looking Ahead to New Year

    58:29 – Low-Pressure Gatherings & Familiar Spaces

    01:00:23 – Family Games, Choice & Autonomy

    01:02:36 – Cold Water Swims & Regulation

    01:06:53 – Six Months of The NeuroDADverse


    🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.


    💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.


    🌐 Find us in all the usual places:

    linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse


    🎧 Listen on:

    •Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseApple

    •Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotify


    📺 Watch full episodes

    YouTube: youtube.com/@NeuroDADversePodcast


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    •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurodadverse-podcast/?viewAsMember=true


    #NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #AutismAdvocacy #ParentingPodcast

    #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily

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  • Attendance Letters, Festive Anxiety & Holding It Together as ND Parents| NeuroDADverse Ep.28

    Attendance Letters, Festive Anxiety & Holding It Together as ND Parents| NeuroDADverse Ep.28
    Dec 26 2025
    Episode 28 🎧Welcome to The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan sit down for a festive end-of-term reflection unpacking a week filled with school pressure, academic anxiety, sensory challenges, and unexpectedly joyful family moments.As Christmas approaches, they talk honestly about how neurodivergent children experience transitions, expectations, and traditions very differently and why calm, familiarity, and flexibility matter more than “doing Christmas right.”In this episode, we discuss:The emotional weight of school attendance lettersWhen children say “I don’t want to go” — and what that might really meanAcademic pressure vs mental health for ND kidsWhy uncertainty is often harder than bad newsSensory overload, dentists, and unexpected regulation winsHow patience and the right professionals make all the differenceBuilding flexible, ND-friendly Christmas traditionsThe magic of familiar places, routines, and shared joyConfidence returning after a wobbleCelebrating progress without tempting fateLetting go of pressure and embracing calm where it shows upThis episode is about ending the year gently, recognising growth, naming challenges honestly, and allowing yourself to enjoy the wins without over-analysing them.YouTube Chapter Breakdown00:00 – Intro & Welcome to The NeuroDADverse00:44 – Christmas, Time Off & Parental Gratitude02:18 – What This Podcast Is (and Isn’t)03:12 – Three Words of the Week: Academics, Return & Traditions04:36 – Final Week of School & Big Days for ND Kids05:30 – Cinema Trips, Christmas Lights & Social Energy06:27 – Biggest Challenge: Sleep, Routine & Regulation07:25 – Seasonal Changes & Their Impact on ND Children09:01 – Dentist Anxiety & New Environments10:14 – When Things Go Well… Until They Don’t12:48 – Double Transitions & Why “Quick Drop-Ins” Can Backfire14:06 – Regulation Over Social Expectations15:04 – Why ND Reasoning Is Often Misunderstood17:23 – Loud Noises, First Experiences & Learning Over Time19:14 – Academics, Attendance & School Pressure20:09 – Receiving “The Letter” & Emotional Reactions21:20 – When Kids Can’t Narrate Their School Experience22:52 – Zooming Out to See Progress24:40 – Break25:07 – Festive Reset & Returning With Wins25:33 – WIN: Dentist Visit Success (Years in the Making)29:25 – The Power of Patience & the Right Professionals31:30 – Christmas Decorations as Regulation36:16 – Letting Kids Enjoy the Changes38:54 – Traditions That Grow With Your Family41:00 – The “Franken-Tree” & ND Creativity42:17 – Making Your Own Christmas Traditions43:48 – Cinema Trips as Safe Spaces44:58 – Confidence Returning: Football & Belonging46:20 – Managing Expectations With Visiting Family47:06 – Being “In Charge of the Chaos”47:19 – Looking Ahead to the Christmas Week49:03 – Boxing Day, Friends & Full Houses52:04 – Flooded Pubs, Flexibility & Letting Go53:08 – Do We Need a Bath-Time Score Every Week?54:39 – Chronicling Joy Without Forcing Drama55:57 – Surprise Gifts & Stepping Outside Comfort Zones58:33 – A Quick Reality Check on Challenges59:19 – Dentist Trauma & Repairing Trust01:01:02 – Festive Sign-Off & Final Reflections01:02:11 – You’re Doing Great. You Are Enough. 🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-talk on neurodivergent parenting📢 Like, share, or leave a comment to help more families find us📧 Get in touch: neurodadverse@gmail.com🌐 Find us in all the usual places:linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse🎧 Listen on:•Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseApple📺 Watch full episodes + clips:Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotifyYouTube: youtube.com/@NeuroDADversePodcast#NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #AutismAdvocacy #ParentingPodcast#NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • School Refusal, Christmas Changes & ND Parenting Reality

    School Refusal, Christmas Changes & ND Parenting Reality
    Dec 19 2025

    Episode 27 🎧 This week in our NeuroDADverse, Dan and Ben return together to unpack a week shaped by school anxiety, big educational transitions, and the invisible pressure that builds at Christmas for neurodivergent children and their families.


    As routines shift and environments change, they reflect on what happens when school suddenly feels “too much,” how parents spot the early warning signs, and why this time of year can quietly amplify stress for ND kids.


    In this episode, we talk about:

    •When children begin to say “I’ve done enough school”

    •School refusal vs emotional burnout

    •Navigating a new school setting with cautious optimism

    •Why parents downplay big wins to protect emotional safety

    •The anxiety of wondering: “Is this the start of something harder?”

    •Christmas decorations, sensory overload, and disrupted safe spaces

    •The importance of predictability and quiet spaces

    •Multi-generational family Christmases and ND dynamics

    •Tradition, memory-making, and the joy of familiar rituals

    •Why small successes matter more than perfect weeks

    •Bath-time scores, regulation wins, and calmer evenings


    This is an honest, reflective episode about change management in neurodivergent family life, sitting with uncertainty, celebrating progress carefully, and holding space for both joy and worry at the same time.


    Chapter Breakdown

    00:00 – Welcome & What This Episode Is About

    01:10 – Wins, Challenges & Why This Format Matters

    02:08 – Three Words of the Week: “Christmas, Changes & Coincidence”

    03:27 – Family Events, Big Days & Emotional Load

    04:12 – CHALLENGE: When School Suddenly Feels Too Much

    05:14 – Drawing, Social Pressure & Year 9 Transitions

    06:11 – Push Factors vs Pull Factors in School Refusal

    06:32 – A New School Setting & A Cautious Fresh Start

    07:24 – Why We Say “It’s Just Tuesday”

    08:30 – Managing Expectations Without Killing Hope

    09:30 – Change Fatigue & Emotional Bandwidth

    10:17 – Kids Stepping Up & Independent Bedtimes

    11:20 – Noticing Behaviour Shifts Before They Escalate

    13:00 – Parental Anxiety: “Is This the Start of a Thing?”

    15:40 – Christmas at School & Sensory Disruption

    17:02 – The Power of Unchanged, Quiet Spaces

    18:48 – Sitting in the Joy Without Over-Analysing It

    19:22 – WIN: Unexpected ND Parenting Connections

    20:18 – Big Family Christmases & Shared ND Space

    21:13 – Traditions, Handmade Memories & Emotional Safety

    22:24 – Chaos, Cousins & Collective Regulation

    23:27 – Why Familiar People Matter More Than Perfect Settings

    24:44 – Break & Reset

    24:58 – WIN: Small Moments That Meant a Lot

    27:23 – Christmas Deliveries, Surprise & ND Joy

    29:42 – Looking Ahead to the Week Ahead

    31:02 – Reflecting on the First Episodes & How Far You’ve Come

    33:17 – Early Wins, First Words & Big Milestones Remembered

    35:17 – Communication Growth & Emotional Safety

    37:20 – Avoiding Future Fear Spirals

    38:50 – Final Week of School & Mixed Emotions

    41:27 – Dentist Visits, Christmas Lights & Flexibility

    43:37 – Low-Pressure Festive Outings

    46:14 – End-of-Term Traditions & Letting Kids Choose

    49:15 – The “Franken-Tree” & Honouring ND Childhood

    51:03 – Bath-Time Scores & Regulation Wins

    54:09 – Talking, Trust & Growing Independence

    55:15 – Closing Reflections: You’re Doing Great


    🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.


    💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.


    🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-talk on neurodivergent parenting

    📢 Like, share, or leave a comment to help more families find us

    📧 Get in touch: neurodadverse@gmail.com


    🌐 Find us in all the usual places:

    linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse


    🔗 Hashtags:

    #NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #AutismAdvocacy #ParentingPodcast

    #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily #EmotionalRegulation

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  • Santa Wins, Sleep Wobbles & Dan Solo podding! | NeuroDADverse Ep.26

    Santa Wins, Sleep Wobbles & Dan Solo podding! | NeuroDADverse Ep.26
    Dec 12 2025

    In Episode 26 🎧 of The NeuroDADverse, Dan takes the mic solo for a shorter update because we know how ND life can be, work life, and Christmas life all collided at once. In this 17-minute snapshot, he shares a surprisingly joyful Santa visit, a medical challenge that’s emerging for Frankie, some sleep regression, and a week full of giggles, growth, and unexpected calm.


    This episode covers:

    • Breakfast with Santa in an ND-friendly, quiet, and genuinely magical

    • Exploring how refurbishment changes affect ND children

    • Capturing the annual Eycott's Christmas photo 📸

    • Frankie’s growing confidence, interaction, and joyful giggles

    • Medical concerns: scalp soreness, hair loss, medicated shampoo

    • How to manage treatments during bath time with sensory sensitivities

    • Sleep disruption and what ND parents instinctively fear next

    • Leaning on grandparent support during a heavy work schedule

    • How small developments (like instant responses to cues) show big progress

    • Bath-time score of the week: a solid 8/10

    • Looking ahead to school trips, Christmas prep, work do’s, and family balancing


    It’s a warm, honest, bite-size check-in that's perfect for parents who know how quickly ND weeks can shift from joy to challenge and back again.


    Thank you for listening. Remember:

    You’re doing great.

    You are enough.

    And you’re definitely not alone.


    YouTube Chapter Breakdown

    00:00 – Intro & Welcome

    00:43 – Why This Is a Solo Episode

    01:04 – Six Months of The NeuroDADverse

    01:39 – Three Words of the Week: Santa, Doctors, Giggles

    02:08 – WIN: Breakfast With Santa & ND-Friendly Environment

    02:46 – Navigating the Pub Refurbishment (and Why It Mattered)

    03:40 – Table Changes, Layout Changes & Frankie’s Reaction

    04:04 – Quiet Sessions, Low Demand, Perfect Setup

    04:56 – The Santa Visit & Annual Christmas Photo Mission

    05:41 – Interacting With Santa & Familiar Faces

    06:19 – Post-Santa Mood & Regulation Wins

    06:38 – CHALLENGE: Frankie’s Scalp Irritation & Hair Loss

    07:09 – Doctor Visit & Treatment Plan (5-Day Shampoo)

    07:51 – Sensory Barriers to Medical Assessments

    08:11 – Bath-Time Adjustments for Treatment

    08:30 – CHALLENGE: Sleep Regression Begins

    08:55 – Why Sleep Loss Worries ND Parents

    09:22 – Outro & Contact Info

    09:34 – Looking Ahead: School Trips & Christmas Card Post Run

    09:57 – Busy Work Week & Grandparent Support

    10:20 – Longer Days & Missing School Runs

    10:50 – Christmas Socials & Work Do’s

    11:15 – Why “Giggles” Was a Word of the Week

    11:54 – Frankie Showing More Joy & Instant Responses

    12:40 – Watching Molecule & Shared Humour Moments

    13:07 – Joy as Development: Why Giggles Matter

    13:28 – Bath-Time Score: Solid 8/10 Despite Treatment

    14:17 – Managing 3–5 Minute Shampoo Time (ND Perspective)

    15:10 – Wrapping Up & Missing Ben

    15:34 – Six Months In: Reflecting on Growth

    16:07 – Please Like, Subscribe & Reach Out

    16:16 – Final Message: You’re Doing Great

    16:23 – Outro


    🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.


    💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.


    🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-talk on neurodivergent parenting

    📢 Like, share, or leave a comment to help more families find us

    📧 Get in touch: neurodadverse@gmail.com


    🌐 Find us in all the usual places:

    linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse


    🎧 Listen on:

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    📺 Watch full episodes + clips:

    Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotify

    YouTube: youtube.com/@NeuroDADversePodcast


    🔗 Hashtags:

    #NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #AutismAdvocacy #ParentingPodcast

    #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily #EmotionalRegulation

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  • School Refusal, Big Emotions & Unexpected Wins | NeuroDADverse Ep.25

    School Refusal, Big Emotions & Unexpected Wins | NeuroDADverse Ep.25
    Dec 5 2025

    🎧 Episode 26 of The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan open up about a week full of twists, school decisions, sickness bugs, sensory waves, and the unpredictable rhythms of raising neurodivergent children.


    From navigating college open days to managing school refusal, advocating for reasonable adjustments, supporting anxious teens, and finding small yet meaningful wins, this episode is a grounded, honest chronicle of ND family life.


    We talk about:

    • Why sudden staff changes in services can feel devastating

    • How ND kids often self-advocate before we realise

    • School refusal vs genuine burnout

    • Supporting siblings in different emotional places

    • How anticipation & predictability reduce dysregulation

    • Sensory needs, stimming tools, and grounding aids

    • Bath-time scores (including a LIVE result!

    • Celebrating the small wins that don’t look like wins to anyone else


    YouTube Chapters

    00:00 – Intro

    01:08 – Weekly Check-In & Three Words

    02:30 – Sickness, Fatigue & Emotional Load of the Week

    03:20 – College Open Days & Supporting Teen Decision-Making

    05:17 – Staff Changes, Transitions & The Anxiety They Create

    06:43 – Reasonable Adjustments & Preparing for Change

    09:22 – Managing Change & Behaviour Around New Staff

    10:30 – Sleep, Proximity & Emotional Co-Regulation

    12:29 – Teens, Nurture & Independence Cues

    15:17 – Encouraging Independence vs Overguiding

    17:03 – School Refusal: Early Signs & Emotional Fatigue

    19:21 – Sibling Experiences: Oscar’s School Choices

    20:28 – Reasonable Advocacy vs Avoidance: Finding the Balance

    22:27 – Behaviour at the End of Term: Why Everything Unravels

    23:24 – Wins of the Week

    24:30 – Anticipation, Stability & Building Predictability

    26:14 – Reducing Dysregulation Through Planning

    27:43 – The Power of Being Calm as a Parent

    28:48 – Reflecting on Early Years

    30:10 – Teens, Conversation & Collaborative Reasoning

    31:04 – Frankie Joins the Podcast (Guest Appearance!)

    33:13 – Stimming Tools, Pain Stims & Grounding Aids

    38:01 – Navigating Social Expectations Around Extended Family

    41:26 – Curiosity vs Judgement in ND Interactions

    45:53 – Wins, Food, Appetite & Unexpected Joys

    46:53 – Looking Ahead to the Week Ahead

    48:30 – Family Christmas Meals & Managing Overwhelm

    49:53 – Football, Community & Shared Experiences

    50:45 – Inclusive Christmas Spaces & Future Ideas

    51:41 – Bath-Time Scores

    55:07 – Hair Dryers, Sensory Needs & Hot/Cold Overwhelm

    57:47 – A Big Score and Big Smiles

    58:47 – Auto-Zoom Madness & End-of-Episode Laughter

    59:59 – Wrap-Up


    💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.


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  • College Tours, Soft Play Flashbacks & EHCP wins | NeuroDADverse Ep.24

    College Tours, Soft Play Flashbacks & EHCP wins | NeuroDADverse Ep.24
    Nov 28 2025
    Episode 24 🎧

    This week's NeuroDADverse finds Ben and Dan reflecting on a week that swung between emotional breakthroughs, nostalgic setbacks, and unexpected moments of calm.


    From college open evenings and ND overwhelm, to wildlife parks full of memories (both joyful and fraught), they open up about:

    • Supporting your neurodivergent child through college choices

    • How to scaffold independence without pushing too hard

    • Sensory overload in busy social spaces

    • Flashbacks to difficult soft play experiences and how far we’ve come

    • Small victories: shorter bath times, self-chosen outfits, sibling support

    • The PINCH framework for ADHD engagement

    • And one of the dads admits defeat… cleaning boots in exchange for a tidy room


    If you’re juggling parenting, planning for the future, and trying to enjoy the little wins in between, this episode’s for you.


    ⏱️ Chapters:

    00:00 – Welcome to The NeuroDADverse

    01:00 – Our Week in Three Words

    03:30 – Frankie’s Transport “Standoff” (Or Not?)

    06:00 – Frank Steals the Show (Guest Appearance!)

    10:00 – Challenge: Navigating ND College Open Events

    15:00 – Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn

    18:00 – ND-Friendly Course Environments and Scaffolding

    22:00 – Mabel’s Social Wins and Self-Discovery

    25:00 – The PINCH Framework (Play, Interest, Novelty…)

    29:00 – College Conversations Over Pizza

    32:00 – College 2: Tech, Media, Animation and Proud Dad Moments

    36:00 – Win of the Week: Wildlife Park Throwback

    41:00 – Soft Play Flashbacks and Boundary Holding

    46:00 – Oscar the Gentle Big Kid

    49:00 – Bath Time Transformation: From 4 Hours to 30 Minutes

    52:00 – Tidy Room Deal-Making and Emotional Exchanges

    55:00 – Looking Ahead: Christmas Chaos Incoming

    58:00 – Inclusivity Rant: If It’s About ND Kids, Make It Accessible

    60:00 – New Podcast Feature (Maybe…) and Wrap-Up


    🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.


    💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.


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