NeuroDADverse

Danny Eycott - Ben Wisdom-Quieros
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The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, it’s a weekly therapy session between two long-time friends reconnecting through the shared highs and lows of neurodivergent parenthood. Danny is raising a six-year-old, while Ben is navigating life with two teenagers. Between them, their lived experiences span early years and adolescence, offering valuable perspective for any parent on the neurodivergent journey. Their conversations blend lived wisdom, raw honesty, and light-hearted reflection, often with Danny just entering stages that Ben has already faced. This dynamic brings warmth, curiosity, and relatable storytelling that resonates across all ages and stages of parenting. At its heart, The NeuroDADverse exists because parenting neurodivergent children can feel incredibly isolating. Many of society’s norms simply don’t apply and it’s rare to find someone who truly hears you. This podcast was born from the need to find and grow that tribe. A space where parents can feel seen, heard, and appreciated. Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone. Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection. Please remember: You are doing better than you think. You are enough. You are not alone. Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“ Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos. Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    MiniPod 🎙️ When Your Child Needs More Time to Understand | Autism & ADHD Parenting | NeuroDADverse Podcast Ep.69

    Welcome to another NeuroDADverse Virtual Mini Pod, where Dan and Ben share their parenting challenges and wins separately, bringing together another week of real-life autism and ADHD parenting. This week, Dan shares a challenging Sunday with Frankie. What should have been a straightforward family birthday gathering becomes unexpectedly difficult when Frankie wants to visit his nanny but struggles to understand why Mum can't come along. It's a reminder that progress isn't always linear, and even when our children are developing new skills, unfamiliar situations can still be incredibly challenging. Meanwhile, Ben reflects on an overnight stay with Mabel following a busy school open evening. With Mabel exhausted, uncomfortable and her ADHD medication wearing off, Ben finds himself becoming frustrated by her constant commentary about how she's feeling. Mabel, now in Year 11, is beginning to take real ownership of her education. After years of finding homework and schoolwork at home challenging, she's increasingly motivated to revise independently and engage with her GCSE subjects. For Ben, seeing her approach education with enthusiasm rather than anxiety is a huge milestone. Dan also celebrates Frankie receiving his first Diamond Award at school, recognising several days of positive engagement, communication and learning. After a difficult few weeks involving injuries and emotional challenges, seeing Frankie happy, settled and progressing at school is something worth celebrating. In this episode, we explore: Autism, ADHD and communication differencesHelping autistic children understand changes to routinesWhy processing time mattersSupporting teenagers when ADHD medication wears offRecognising when your child needs to talk rather than receive adviceEncouraging independence with GCSE revisionCelebrating progress in SEND educationFinding the wins during challenging parenting weeks You're doing great. You are enough. And you're definitely not alone. Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — you’re not alone here. 🔔 New episodes weekly 📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show 📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 All links & platforms: 👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible 📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube 📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting #ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The NeuroDADverse 01:10 Ben's Challenge: An Exhausting Evening 02:11 When Your Teenager Needs to Talk Things Through 03:42 When ADHD Medication Wears Off 04:31 Recognising What Your Child Actually Needs 06:26 Parenting Through Frustration 07:46 Dan's Challenge: When Family Plans Don't Fit 09:33 Frankie Wants to Visit Nanny 10:53 When Communication Becomes Difficult 11:54 Giving Frankie Time to Process 12:30 Finding a Win in the Challenge 13:31 A Family Birthday That Finally Comes Together 14:35 This Week's Wins 15:05 Mabel's Relationship With Homework 17:09 A Huge Change in Her Motivation 18:29 Taking Ownership of GCSE Revision 19:13 Reflecting on School Avoidance and Progress 21:17 Frankie Wins a Diamond Award! 22:34 Celebrating a Positive Week at School 23:26 Looking Ahead to Frankie's EHCP Review 24:07 Recognising How Far He's Come 24:33 Final Thoughts and Community Invitation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 9

    We Went Shopping. It Meant More Than You Think | NeuroDADverse Ep.68

    Sometimes the biggest parenting wins look completely ordinary to everyone else. This week on The NeuroDADverse, Ben shares why spending a few hours shopping with his autistic teenager meant so much. These were places that had previously been associated with anxiety, overwhelm and some incredibly difficult experiences. This time, Oscar was ready to go, navigated multiple shops, dealt with disappointment when the headphones they wanted weren't available, joked around with Dad and even tackled a supermarket shop. They didn't really get the "stuff" they went out for. But Ben came home feeling like he'd got something considerably more important. Dan also talks about a more challenging week with Frankie, including concerns around school and the reminder that behaviour is communication, particularly when a child doesn't necessarily have another way to express what they're experiencing. There's also a difficult attempt at a SEND-friendly activity. An unfamiliar venue, unexpected noise from a nearby drumming session and other sensory challenges quickly became too much. Rather than forcing the activity, the priority became listening to what Frankie was communicating and helping him regulate. Meanwhile, Mabel misses a week of school through illness, leaving Ben confronting an uncomfortable parenting instinct: is she struggling with school again, or is she simply ill? Sometimes our previous experiences make it difficult not to catastrophise what's happening today. This week we talk about autism, ADHD, sensory overwhelm, school, communication, teenage independence and those seemingly tiny moments that can quietly show us just how far our children have come. Because sometimes a completely ordinary Saturday isn't ordinary at all. 💛 You're doing great. You are enough. And you're definitely not alone. We have real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. 🔔 New episodes weekly 📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show 📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 All links & platforms: 👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible 📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube 📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn Timecodes00:00 – Welcome to The NeuroDADverse 01:33 – Our Week in Three Words 02:10 – This Week's Challenges 03:00 – How Has Frankie Been Doing? 07:03 – When Behaviour Is Communication 08:53 – When Your Child Makes Their Needs Known 11:38 – Are These Just Normal School Challenges? 12:58 – Trying Something New 14:46 – When the Sensory Environment Changes Everything 18:03 – A SEND Session That Didn't Go to Plan 19:55 – Why Parents Need the Information Beforehand 20:50 – Frankie Tells Us: Not Today 23:38 – Mabel Misses a Week of School 24:36 – Illness or School Avoidance? 27:01 – When Previous Experiences Affect How We Parent Today 28:42 – Sometimes Being Ill Just Means Being Ill 29:40 – This Week's Wins 30:06 – Being Enough, Being Tough & All the Stuff 31:40 – Ben and Oscar Go Shopping 34:05 – And Something Unexpected Happens 37:06 – Reaching for Dad When Things Feel Uncomfortable 38:56 – Handling Disappointment Differently 39:20 – Returning to a Place That Used to Be Really Difficult 41:02 – This Time Everything Feels Different 43:04 – Let's Try Another Shop... 44:32 – Four Shops. One Massive Win. 46:06 – Preparing Oscar for Independence 46:39 – We Didn't Get the Stuff... But Got So Much More 47:37 – Looking Back at How Far We've Come 51:02 – Looking Ahead to Next Week 52:36 – Final Thoughts #NeuroDADverse #AutismParenting #ADHDParenting #Autism #ADHD #SEND #SENDParenting #Neurodiversity #AutisticTeen #NeurodivergentFamily #SensoryOverload #ParentingTeens #ParentingPodcast #ActuallyAutistic #YouAreNotAlone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We Went Shopping. It Meant More Than You Think | NeuroDADverse Ep.68

  3. Oct 2

    Our Teen Says 3 Days of School Is Enough | NeuroDADverse Ep.67

    When your child is clearly communicating “no”, sometimes the hardest parenting decision is working out whether the thing you're fighting for actually matters. Not every parenting battle needs to be won. Sometimes the bigger win is recognising what your child is actually trying to tell you. This week, Dan and Ben are back together and catching up on another very real week of neurodivergent family life from bathtime resistance and sensory needs to school attendance, teenage independence and knowing when it's worth pushing... and when it's better to stop. Dan reflects on a challenging moment with Frankie around bath time and the realisation that, although he may not communicate in the conventional way, letting the water out of the bath is a pretty clear way of saying “I don't want a bath.” Meanwhile, Ben and Laura are navigating Oscar's difficult relationship with school. Oscar is beginning to communicate which days feel manageable, seemingly settling on three days out of five, raising some familiar questions about encouraging attendance while respecting what your child is telling you. And Mabel has a difficult careers day that ends in tears before completely turning things around: a colourful CV, some new interview clothes and a 20-minute interview that she ultimately comes away feeling good about. There's also room for the wins: longstanding relationships around Frankie, Mabel finding confidence through her band and helping a new student, and Oscar increasingly coming to Dad simply because they want to share the things they're excited about. It's another week of challenges, wins and figuring things out as we go. If any of this sounds suspiciously like life in your house, come and join the conversation. You're doing great, you are enough, and you're definitely not alone. 💛 Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — you’re not alone here. 🔔 New episodes weekly 📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show 📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 All links & platforms: 👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible 📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube 📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting #ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK 00:00 Welcome to The NeuroDADverse 01:26 Three Words for the Week 02:32 This Week's Challenges 04:54 When Bath Time Becomes a Battle 06:03 Is It Really Worth the Fight? 07:12 Oscar Negotiates School 10:12 Is Three Days a Week Enough? 11:29 Mabel's Careers Day 13:10 When It All Becomes Too Much 14:26 Turning the Interview Into Something Fun 15:01 She Did It! 16:14 When Gamifying School Doesn't Work 18:41 Changing an Autistic Child's Safe Space 20:40 Another Unexpected Parenting Challenge 22:08 This Week's Wins 25:52 Mabel Finds Her Confidence 28:06 Oscar Starts Asking for More 29:00 Why THAT Is Such a Big Win 30:47 Looking Ahead 34:02 A Surprisingly Good Week 35:47 You're Definitely Not Alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Our Teen Says 3 Days of School Is Enough | NeuroDADverse Ep.67

  4. Sep 28

    🎙️ Mini Pod | When Your Child Can't Tell You What Happened | NeuroDADverse Ep.66

    Some weeks feel like everything happens at once. A mystery black eye. School struggles. Big parenting questions. And thankfully, a few much-needed wins to remind us why we keep going. This week we're trying something a little different. Welcome to our first NeuroDADverse Virtual Mini Pod. With family life getting in the way (as it often does!), Dan and Ben recorded separately, sharing the highs and lows from their week before bringing everything together into one episode. Dan talks about the worry of collecting Frankie from school with a significant black eye and no clear explanation of how it happened. After last week's hospital visit, it felt like another emotional challenge, even though Frankie himself remained happy and settled. He also shares two brilliant wins, including Frankie's first successful overnight stay away from home and being awarded Star of the Week at school. Ben reflects on Oscar's continuing challenges around school attendance and the importance of playing the long game, while also celebrating Mabel's growing confidence, friendships, band rehearsals and commitment to Year 11. He also shares some lovely moments of connection with Oscar through gaming and simply spending time together. In this episode we discuss: A mysterious black eye at schoolSupporting an autistic child through repeated injuriesSchool attendance and emotional wellbeingParenting teenagers with anxietyCelebrating the little winsFirst overnight staysFriendships, music and growing confidenceFinding positives during difficult weeks 💛 If you've ever had one of those weeks where it felt like challenge after challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Come and join the conversation in the comments or over on our social channels. Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — you’re not alone here. 🔔 New episodes weekly 📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show 📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 All links & platforms: 👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible 📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube 📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting #ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK 00:00 Welcome to The NeuroDADverse 00:45 Introducing Our First Virtual Mini Pod 01:39 Dan's Three Colours of the Week 01:55 Frankie's Mystery Black Eye 04:53 Ben's School Attendance Challenge 07:22 Mabel's Positive Start to Year 11 10:34 Small Wins with Oscar 12:36 Dan's Wins of the Week 12:53 A Night Away & Film Festival Success 14:26 Frankie's Star of the Week 15:14 Final Thoughts 16:40 You're Definitely Not Alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    🎙️ Mini Pod | When Your Child Can't Tell You What Happened | NeuroDADverse Ep.66

  5. Sep 18

    Toughest day yet. Supporting an autistic child through an emergency | NeuroDADverse Ep65

    One small accident turned into one of the hardest parenting days we've faced in a long time. Sometimes it isn't the injury that's difficult, it's helping your child navigate everything that comes afterwards. This week on The NeuroDADverse, Dan shares the emotional story of Frankie's accident and the unexpected challenges that followed. From sensory overload and hospital waiting rooms to advocating for a child who can't yet explain what they're feeling, it's a conversation many SEND parents will recognise. Ben also opens up about Oscar's difficult return to school, navigating emotional based school avoidance, teenage anxiety and the importance of resisting the urge to catastrophise when progress feels slow. Meanwhile, Mabel reminds us why celebrating the quiet wins matters just as much, with friendships, music and growing confidence helping her settle into Year 11. In this episode we discuss: • Hospital visits with autistic children • Sensory overload and processing time • Advocating for children who communicate differently • School avoidance and anxiety • Supporting neurodivergent teenagers • Why small wins matter • Parenting through difficult days If you've ever walked away from a day thinking, "Did I handle that the best I could?" this episode is for you. 🎙️ NeuroDADverse Podcast 💛 We'd love to hear your stories too. Join the conversation in the comments or come and find us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations, you’re not alone here. 🔔 New episodes weekly 📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show 📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 All links & platforms: 👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible 📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube 📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting #ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK Episode chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The NeuroDADverse 00:43 A Different Kind of School Week 02:20 Three Words That Sum Up the Week 03:38 Frankie's Swimming Accident 04:56 When a Simple Injury Becomes So Much More 10:28 The Hospital Experience 15:18 Waiting Rooms, Processing Time & Sensory Overload 20:03 Learning to Advocate for Your Child 25:31 Helping Frankie Understand Healing 28:22 Finding the Win After the Hardest Day 31:11 Oscar's Return to School 32:18 Emotional-Based School Avoidance 35:06 When Your Teen Just Wants to Be Alone 36:58 This Week's Wins 37:30 Mabel's Amazing Start to Year 11 39:21 Looking Ahead 41:45 Frankie's New Word 42:17 Final Thoughts 43:20 You're Definitely Not Alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Toughest day yet. Supporting an autistic child through an emergency | NeuroDADverse Ep65

  6. Sep 11

    Back to school - The First Week Isn't The Important One | NeuroDADverse Ep.64

    The first week back at school can feel like the biggest hurdle of the year. But what if we've been worrying about the wrong week all along? This week on The NeuroDADverse, Dan and Ben reflect on the transition from the summer holidays back into school life and why they've completely changed the way they think about September. Instead of chasing the "perfect" first week, they're learning to focus on helping their children feel safe, heard and emotionally regulated, trusting that routines and confidence will come with time. Along the way, they discuss: - Returning to school after the summer holidays - Supporting autistic and ADHD children through transitions - Why listening can be more powerful than solving - Managing sensory challenges in the classroom - Building confidence through independence - Dungeons & Dragons, new friendships and teenage anxiety - Siblings supporting one another - The importance of kindness in education One of the biggest lessons from this episode is that progress doesn't always happen in the first week. Sometimes it comes from staying patient, accepting that adjustment takes time, and being the calm presence your child needs. 💛 If this episode resonates with you, we'd love to know: What's been your biggest back-to-school win or challenge this year? Join the conversation in the comments or over on our social channels. 🎙️ NeuroDADverse Podcast Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — you’re not alone here. 🔔 New episodes weekly 📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show 📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 All links & platforms: 👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible 📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube 📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting #ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK #NeuroDADverse #autismparenting #adhdparenting #backtoschool #autism #SENDparenting #schooltransition Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The NeuroDADverse 00:43 Why We Missed Last Week 01:49 Back-to-School Reflections 07:21 Three Words for the Week 10:23 Sensory Challenges Return 14:28 Dungeons & Dragons & Anxiety 18:30 The Reality of Staggered School Starts 23:07 Small Wins From Week One 25:45 Why Listening Matters More Than Solving 26:03 This Week's Parenting Wins 35:00 Siblings Supporting Each Other 37:12 Calm Acceptance Over Quick Fixes 41:25 Kindness in Education 44:03 Mabel's Creative Success 45:23 Looking Ahead 48:23 Final Thoughts 49:27 You're Definitely Not Alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Back to school - The First Week Isn't The Important One | NeuroDADverse Ep.64

  7. Aug 28

    My son made me dinner...kinda and it meant everything | NeuroDADverse Ep.63

    Sometimes the biggest parenting breakthrough isn't hearing a new word, it's finally understanding what your child has been trying to tell you all along. Sometimes progress isn't loud. Sometimes it looks like a picture card on the fridge, a homemade fajita, a family walk, or a child quietly showing you exactly what they need. This week on The NeuroDADverse, Dan and Ben reflect on a week filled with those seemingly small moments that actually mean everything. From visual schedules helping Frankie prepare for swimming, to unexpected communication breakthroughs and family adventures led entirely by him, it's an episode about recognising progress in all its different forms. Ben also shares how changing the way he communicates with Oscar has encouraged more independence, while both dads reflect on the importance of adapting to their children's needs rather than expecting them to adapt to ours. In this episode we discuss: - Using visual schedules and social stories - Supporting autistic communication - Independence and reducing conversational pressure - Frankie's growing confidence and decision-making - A family walk that turned into an unexpected adventure - Summer holidays before the return to school - Celebrating the little wins that most people never see If you're parenting an autistic or ADHD child, or navigating life within the SEND community, we hope this episode reminds you that communication comes in many forms and every small step forward deserves celebrating. 💛 We'd love to hear about one moment your child surprised you this week. Join the conversation in the comments or over on our social channels. 🎙️ NeuroDADverse Podcast Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — you’re not alone here. 🔔 New episodes weekly 📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show 📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 All links & platforms: 👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible 📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube 📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting #ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The NeuroDADverse 00:43 Three Words for the Week 02:14 A Surprisingly Calm Summer Week 03:50 Different Children, Different Needs 07:40 Visual Schedules for Swimming 10:30 Frankie's Biggest Communication Win 12:10 Oscar's Growing Independence 16:15 When Visual Supports Really Work 18:20 What Happens When Plans Change? 22:11 Frankie Makes Dad a Fajita! 26:05 Parenting Wins This Week 27:30 A Surprise Visitor During Recording! 32:30 Preparing for Back to School 35:10 Frankie Leads a Family Adventure 37:45 The Closest He's Come to Saying "Mum" 40:30 Looking Ahead to Next Week 42:13 School Readiness & New Activities 50:03 You're Definitely Not Alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    My son made me dinner...kinda and it meant everything | NeuroDADverse Ep.63

  8. Aug 21

    When your child starts regulating themselves mid swim | NeuroDADverse Ep 62

    One of the hardest parts of parenting isn't knowing what to do. It's knowing when to step back. This week on The NeuroDADverse, Dan and Ben reflect on the hidden challenge of supporting neurodivergent children without feeling like you have to solve every problem for them. From disrupted sleep routines and summer holidays to live music, gaming, friendships and swimming lessons, this episode is full of honest conversations about recognising progress, even when it doesn't look how you expected.  We also chat about: Summer holiday sleep routinesThe pressure of returning to schoolWhy every neurodivergent child is differentSupporting independence without removing safetyFamily concerts and navigating new environmentsGaming as a way to connect with teenagersThe importance of trusted friends and sleepoversA huge swimming breakthrough built on self-regulation rather than intervention One of our biggest takeaways this week is that parenting isn't always about calming the storm for our children. Sometimes it's about becoming the safe place they return to while they learn to calm themselves. 💛 If this episode resonates with you, we'd love to hear about a moment when you realised your child was becoming more independent than you expected. Come and join the conversation in the comments or over on our social channels. 🎙️ NeuroDADverse Podcast Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — you’re not alone here. 🔔 New episodes weekly 📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show 📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 All links & platforms: 👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible 📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube 📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting #ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The NeuroDADverse 00:43 Three Words to Describe the Week 01:43 Summer Sleep Challenges Continue 05:12 Why Summer Holidays Feel Different 09:37 Teen Sleep Patterns & Letting Go 12:25 Taking Mabel to a Live Concert 15:59 Parenting Without Constant Pressure 18:16 Why Summer Freedom Matters 20:33 Preparing for the Return to School 27:56 This Week's Biggest Wins 29:49 Gaming Together & Building Connection 32:00 Jimmy Eat World & Family Memories 36:18 Frankie's Friendship Win 41:44 Swimming, Self-Regulation & Trust 49:21 Looking Ahead to Next Week 53:27 Final Thoughts & Community Message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When your child starts regulating themselves mid swim | NeuroDADverse Ep 62
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The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, it’s a weekly therapy session between two long-time friends reconnecting through the shared highs and lows of neurodivergent parenthood. Danny is raising a six-year-old, while Ben is navigating life with two teenagers. Between them, their lived experiences span early years and adolescence, offering valuable perspective for any parent on the neurodivergent journey. Their conversations blend lived wisdom, raw honesty, and light-hearted reflection, often with Danny just entering stages that Ben has already faced. This dynamic brings warmth, curiosity, and relatable storytelling that resonates across all ages and stages of parenting. At its heart, The NeuroDADverse exists because parenting neurodivergent children can feel incredibly isolating. Many of society’s norms simply don’t apply and it’s rare to find someone who truly hears you. This podcast was born from the need to find and grow that tribe. A space where parents can feel seen, heard, and appreciated. Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone. Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection. Please remember: You are doing better than you think. You are enough. You are not alone. Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“ Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos. Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Danny Eycott - Ben Wisdom-Quieros
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Danny Eycott - Ben Wisdom-Quieros
  • Show Website
    NeuroDADverse