Heatwaves, Meltdowns & a Cup Final: Neurodiverse Dads on Survival Model | NeuroDADverse Ep.2

🎧 Episode 2 – Heat, Hydration & Holding It TogetherIn this episode of The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan battle through a blistering heatwave with their neurodivergent kids — and all the chaos that comes with it. From sensory meltdowns and nighttime wake-ups to battles over fans, windows, and hydration, the struggle is real.But it’s not all stress. There are big parenting wins too — like watching a daughter play (and win!) a cup final under pressure, or cracking the code on bath time routines that finally work.☀️ If you’ve ever tried to parent through a heatwave, support emotional regulation, or just make it to bedtime without a breakdown (yours or theirs), this one’s for you.💬 Topics this episode:Heatwaves and sensory overload in neurodiverse childrenNighttime struggles, overstimulation, and emotional dysregulationSupporting teens to self-regulate (even when they don’t want help)The joy (and stress) of football tournamentsHow to prep neurodivergent kids for changeProgress in bath time routines and when/then strategiesReflections on adult ADHD assessments and parenting as a neurodivergent adultPerforming arts, anxiety, and finding community through school events👇 CHAPTERS BELOW for easy navigation.00:00 – Welcome back to The NeuroDadverse01:00 – New energy vs. commitment energy02:00 – Weekly check-in: Three-word summary03:30 – Heat, sleep, and overstimulation challenges05:30 – Frankie and sensory overload in the sun08:00 – When play helps regulate big emotions10:00 – Heatwave + neurodiversity = Perfect storm12:00 – Hydration, closed windows, and parental frustration14:30 – Self-regulation battles and negotiation with teens16:30 – Learning from past meltdowns (without "I told you so")18:00 – Win of the week: Adapting routines that actually work20:00 – Football, focus, and emotional processing on the pitch22:30 – Watching your ND child succeed in a pressured environment25:00 – Victory parade: Confidence, self-awareness, and cup celebrations27:00 – Reflecting on neurodivergent strengths in adversity28:00 – Pantomimes, performing arts, and community connection30:00 – The power of shared ND parenting experiences31:30 – Looking ahead: Routine changes and summer transitions34:00 – School ceremonies and surprise wins36:00 – End-of-term unpredictability and planning stress38:30 – Emotional resilience and parent preparation39:30 – ADHD self-assessment check-in (and procrastination)40:30 – Update on Laura and Mabel’s HD360 assessment journey42:00 – Bath Time Scores: From meltdown to a 9/10!44:00 – Temperature, taps, and sensory workarounds46:00 – The bath time binary choice trick (soap or gel?)48:00 – Auditory issues and unexpected triggers51:00 – Final reflections and laughs (and hosepipe parenting)52:00 – Wrapping up and previewing next week’s challenges💡 If this episode helped or moved you:🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes👍 Like & share to help others find us📲 Comment with your own summer struggles or parenting wins📧 Got a question or a story to share?Email us at: [email protected] us on TikTok/Instagram: @NeuroDadversePodcast🔗 #NeurodiverseParenting #SENDParenting #HeatwaveMeltdown #ADHDParenting #SensoryProcessing #NeurodivergentKids #FootballWin #BathTimeStruggles #NeuroDadverse #AutismAwareness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.