Episode 4: Travelling with an ADHD Child: Grandparents, Family Visits & Advocacy

Family visits. Summer holidays. Staying in other people's homes.For many families, these are things to look forward to. For parents of neurodivergent children, they can also bring a whole new layer of planning, advocacy and emotional labour.In this 20 min episode, sisters and ADHD coaches Jemma Last and Louise Kay discuss how to support ADHD and autistic children when routines change, sensory needs increase, and well-meaning family members don't always understand what's needed.We talk about:• Advocating for your child's needs without feeling guilty• Preparing for travel, family visits and overnight stays• Supporting sensory regulation away from home• Why familiar foods, smells and routines matter• Helping grandparents better understand neurodivergent children• Letting go of the pressure for "perfect" family days• Creating successful experiences through simple, realistic expectationsWhether you're heading away for the summer, visiting relatives, or navigating family dynamics around ADHD and autism, this episode is packed with practical strategies and reassuring reminders that you don't need to apologise for meeting your child's needs.As always, no shame, no fluff and plenty of real-life experience from two neurodivergent sisters trying to navigate the chaos.Because sometimes success isn't the perfect day out – it's everyone getting home fed, regulated and with one happy memory.