Ep. 3 - Neurodiversity, Nervous Systems & Parenting: A Conversation with Susana Castro

In this episode of Playdate with Frances, Frances welcomes Susana Castro -  office manager of The Play Base, yoga teacher, coach, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity. Susanna shares her journey from Venezuela to the U.S., her experience raising a neurodivergent child, and how understanding her own ADHD transformed both her personal and professional life.Together, Frances and Susanna discuss:Susanna’s role at The Play Base and why holding space for parents is essentialHer “divorce” from traditional ABA and why she returned through a trauma-informed lensThe importance of nervous system awareness in supporting children and familiesWhat it truly means to embrace neurodiversity without trying to “fix” anyoneEmpowering parents through coaching rather than “training”This episode is a heartfelt and insightful conversation for parents, educators, and anyone seeking a more compassionate, nervous-system-informed approach to supporting neurodivergent children.Connect with The Play Base🌐 Website: www.us.theplaybase.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaybase/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theplaybase

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In this episode of Playdate with Frances, Frances welcomes Susana Castro - office manager of The Play Base, yoga teacher, coach, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity. Susanna shares her journey from Venezuela to the U.S., her experience raising a neurodivergent child, and how understanding her own ADHD transformed both her personal and professional life.Together, Frances and Susanna discuss:Susanna’s role at The Play Base and why holding space for parents is essentialHer “divorce” from traditional ABA and why she returned through a trauma-informed lensThe importance of nervous system awareness in supporting children and familiesWhat it truly means to embrace neurodiversity without trying to “fix” anyoneEmpowering parents through coaching rather than “training”This episode is a heartfelt and insightful conversation for parents, educators, and anyone seeking a more compassionate, nervous-system-informed approach to supporting neurodivergent children.Connect with The Play Base🌐 Website: www.us.theplaybase.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaybase/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theplaybase

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