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Being a parent or carer for a neurodivergent child can seem like an overwhelming new world. We’re here to help you breakdown the diagnosis, navigate the big feelings and hear stories of real family life. With specialists and people who have lived experience, think of us as a little neurodivergence decoder in your back pocket. We’ve been there, we get it, we got you!
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We cover a lot of loaded definitions on this podcast, and Giftedness is pretty high up there in terms of being incorrectly represented and misunderstood. So let’s get real and talk about what Giftedness actually is, the various types of Giftedness, and how to support your child through it’s challenges. We also delve into the term 2E, what it means …
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The conversation around self care is EVERYWHERE at the moment and it’s a buzz term that’s being bandied about for parents and carers of children with neurodivergences. But how much of it is helpful? What is TRUE self care? Why is it important? And how can we find realistic and achievable ways to help us be the best we can, to also give our children…
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Have you ever noticed that certain body movements can help your children feel safer in their own skin? Do you have a wriggler or a roller or a bouncer? Do they seek out your touch or shy away from it? Understanding your child’s vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile systems can be a key to helping them feel grounded and comfortable when other stimu…
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Occupational Therapists (OTs) can seem like magical “catch-all” wizards for our neurodivergent children. So in this episode we break down what an OT is, what they do and how they do it. We delve into the many ways an OT can support your neurodivergent child’s growing brain and why are they are fast becoming the essential spoke to your child’s suppo…
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Anxiety and neurodivergence seem to like hanging out together A LOT! Current statistics have approximately half the neurodivergent population also diagnosed with Anxiety. So why do we think they're such great friends? Let’s delve in to why Anxiety often partners up with a range of neurodivergent disorders. What triggers this pairing? How do we spot…
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While receiving a diagnosis is incredible for helping to explain why your child may have felt a bit like a fish out of water in a neurotypically organised world, it can be just the beginning of your journey. It can seem incredibly daunting if you make the decision to tell family and friends about your child’s diagnosis. Where do you start? What do …
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The terms Regulation and Co-regulation are used often when discussing how parents and carers can help the emotional state of their neurodivergent children. But what exactly do these terms mean? And what is the difference between them? If we are to co-regulate our children, how do we look after ourselves to ensure we’re in an emotional state that is…
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As many of our ND kidlets are heading to a brand new year of school, this felt like the perfect time to discuss navigating school for our children. So much of our time with and for our children is spent navigating all things school - teacher meetings, funding applications, independent learning plans, early pick ups, modified timetables... So our fi…
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People with a neurodivergence often appear to have aversions and reactions to (or to seek out) certain sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures. What is this? Why does it happen? And how do we support our children in navigating the world so that they are not overwhelmed by these experiences? What is the difference between Sensory Processing Diso…
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The Hidden Disability Sunflower Program started in London 8 years ago but has been rapidly gaining momentum in the last few years. What is it? How can it help your ND person? And how do you access it? We interrupt our Definitions episodes of S1 to bring you this discussion with Justin Bruce, the Director of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Australia a…
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Developmental trauma has a huge impact on the lives of those that experience it but its consequences are broadly misunderstood. So what IS Developmental Trauma? How is it caused? How does it display? How do you identify it at different ages and stages of life? How can it be challenging for someone who has experienced Developmental Trauma? We chat w…
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FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) is frequently misunderstood and lacks the education and awareness of many other neurodivergences. However current data shows that FASD is as prevalent as Autism. So what IS FASD? How does it display? How do you identify it at different ages and stages of life? How can it be challenging for someone who has FASD…
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What is a Motor Disorder? Let’s talk Tourette’s, Dyspraxia and other motor disorders. How do we define these disorders? What myths do we need to bust about them? How can we identify them? What are the different signs at different ages? What are their challenges and superpowers? Let's dive in! We speak with Dr Amanda Maxwell, Clinical Psychologist, …
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ADHD has been discussed in many ways over the years. It’s loaded with misconceptions, beliefs and judgements. So what IS ADHD? How does it display? How do you identify it at different ages and stages of life? How can it be challenging for someone who has ADHD? What are ADHD’s superpowers? We chat with psychologist Anthony Brown of ADHD Therapy. *Pl…
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Autism. It’s loaded with misconceptions, beliefs and judgements. So what IS Autism? How does it display? How do you identify it at different ages and stages of life? How can it be challenging for someone who has Autism? What are Autism’s superpowers? What was Asperger's Syndrome? What does Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 mean? We chat with Helen Graham…
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This is our first episode and we want to start at the very beginning. What is neurodivergence? What is its definition? What are the implied or defined rules of using the term? What disorders does it include? Does being neurodivergent automatically mean you have a disability? When and how is it used?By Carly Flecknoe
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Welcome to the Teaser episode of You Can Grow Your Own Way, a podcast for parents and carers of neurodivergent children. Being a carer for a neurodivergent child can seem like an overwhelming new world. We’re here to help you breakdown the diagnosis, navigate the big feelings and hear stories of real family life. With specialists and those with liv…
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