~159~"WTF-Do you think you know about 'Belonging'? Think again?"

#AutismAwareness #NeurodivergentKids #ParentingTeens #InclusiveEducation #IEPIf your teen feels like they don’t belong… this is the conversation we need to have.In this raw and unfiltered WTF Friday episode, Cheryl Pankhurst challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in parenting and education:👉 That accommodations automatically create inclusion.They don’t.Because true belonging doesn’t come from what we give kids… It comes from whether we actually listen to them.With Autism Awareness Day approaching and the release of Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and Connection, this episode dives deep into:Why “good intentions” can still miss the markHow IEPs and accommodations can unintentionally excludeThe powerful shift from telling kids what they need → asking them what worksWhat the pandemic taught us about isolation, disconnection, and empathyHow parents, teachers, and leaders can create real inclusionThis isn’t just about autism. This is about every child who feels different, unseen, or disconnected.💡 Key TakeawayBelonging isn’t created by checking boxes. It’s created through conversation, curiosity, and connection.Connect with Cheryl!Get the book here!Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and ConnectionYOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONShttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guideLet’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chatDIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL email : [email protected] Website  cherylpankhurst.comSOCIALS:linkedin.com/in/l. R.cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/                       https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurstPODCAST- “PARENTING TEENS ADVICE REDEFINED FOR TODAY’S WORLDTHE PODCASThttps://open.spotify.com/show/4QwFMJMDDSEXJb451pCHO9?si=9c1a298387c84e13https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYv9FQy1X43wwoYg0zF8zAJw6-nCpHMAk&si=7p-e4UlU2rsG3j_tOptin-podcast subscriberhttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/teen-minds-redefined-podcast