7 episodes
The Spectrum Connection Alyce & Jess
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- Kids & Family
"The Spectrum Connection" is a heartfelt and informative podcast that focuses on the experiences of Jess and Alyce, two mums with neurodivergent children. They share personal stories, insights, and advice to support other parents on a similar journey. The podcast covers a range of topics, including daily challenges and breakthrough moments, with the goal of promoting understanding and celebration of neurodivergence.
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Low Demand Parenting
Embracing Low Demand Parenting for Neurodivergent Families
In this episode of the Spectrum Connection, hosts Jess and Alyce, both mothers of neurodivergent children, delve into the concept of low-demand parenting, sharing their personal experiences and the positive impact it has had on their families. They discuss the misconceptions and concerns surrounding this approach and emphasise its benefits not only for neurodivergent children but also for the mental health and well-being of the entire household. The episode covers practical examples of low-demand parenting, addresses common challenges such as dealing with societal expectations, screen time, and preparing neurodivergent children for adulthood, and highlights the importance of adopting a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each family. Listener feedback and questions from the community are also discussed, offering a broader perspective on the topic.
Please note the language style Alyce refers to in this episode is known as "declarative language".
00:00 Welcome to Spectrum Connection: Embracing Neurodivergence
00:30 Diving Deep into Low Demand Parenting
01:25 Listener Shoutouts and Community Connections
02:07 Exploring Self-Care Through Low Demand Parenting
03:31 Understanding Demand Avoidance in Neurodivergent Kids
06:43 Navigating Daily Life with Less Stress
20:20 Redefining Screen Time: A Neurodivergent Perspective
24:47 Community Feedback and Closing Thoughts -
Carers can't work.
In this episode we explore the challenges carers face when trying to juggle caring responsibilities and working. We discuss the complex realities families face in regards to finances, working and their caring role.
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Embracing neurodivergent family life.
We discuss how we have embraced neurodivergent family life and how you can to!
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Homeschooling when school doesn't work.
In this episode, Alyce shares her family's experience with homeschooling after experiencing challenges with the school system.
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Choosing a school for our autistic children
In this episode we talk about our knowledge and experiences with schooling options in Australia for our autistic children.
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How our autistic kids were diagnosed.
In this episode we talk about the journey to diagnosis for our autistic kids.
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