Beyond Burnout: How Parents of Autistic & Dyspraxic Kids Can Reclaim Their Well-Being with Léa Chawki

Are you constantly running on empty? Do you feel like no matter how much “self-care” you do, burnout keeps creeping back in? You’re not alone. Parents of autistic and dyspraxic/ developmental coordination disorder (DCD) kids experience some of the highest levels of stress, anxiety, and exhaustion, yet their own well-being is often overlooked. In this episode of All Brains Grow, I sit down with clinical psychologist and PhD candidate Lea Chawki, who studies the mental health of parents raising neurodivergent children. We break down: - Why traditional self-care often fails parents of autistic & dyspraxic kids - What research shows actually helps—from mindset shifts to real-life strategies - How to move beyond survival mode and start feeling stronger, calmer, and more in control If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a break, overwhelmed by daily challenges, or just worn out from advocating for your child, this episode is for you. Real talk, research-backed insights, and practical tools—because your well-being matters too.