E17: Different Operating System: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Neurodiversity with Julia Gudinchet

If you've ever looked at your child mid-meltdown and thought "I just don't know what's going on" — this episode is for you.This week I'm joined by Julia Gudinchet, founder of the award-winning Sunflower Autism Consultancy, who has spent 20 years working with neurodivergent children, young people, and their families — and is also a neurodivergent parent herself.We talk about what neurodiversity actually is (and what it isn't), why the word "spectrum" confuses more than it helps, and what to look for if you're wondering whether your child's big reactions are typical development or something worth exploring further.Julia shares her brilliant "mixing desk" analogy for understanding your child's individual profile, how to spot amber before you hit red, and what you can actually do right now — with or without a diagnosis.This one is packed with insight, warmth, and some really practical tools. Timed perfectly for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, 16th–22nd March.Find Julia at Sunflower Autism Consultancy or search for her on Instagram and Facebook.To find out more about working with Fiona, visit her website or connect via Instagram ⁠