Introducing NeuroDADverse podcast: Unexpected Wins and Meltdowns: Real Talk from Two Neurodiverse Dads | NeuroDADverse Ep.1

🎧 Welcome to the very first episode of The NeuroDadverse!In this heartfelt launch episode, Ben and Dan dive into the real highs and lows of parenting children with ASD and ADHD — and navigating their own possible diagnoses too.🍼 It’s Father’s Day, there’s a surprise dental meltdown, a sensory overload birthday, and a gig that ends with an unexpected emotional breakthrough in the car. This is the unfiltered, unpolished reality of raising neurodiverse kids — from bath time battles to breakthrough moments with first words.👨‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re a SEND parent, an educator, or neurodivergent yourself, you’ll relate to the big feelings, small wins, and daily chaos we all face.💬 Topics this episode:Father’s Day and birthday clashesSEND meltdowns and transitionsRejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)Communication challenges and first wordsParenting with possible undiagnosed ADHDBath time and sensory regulationWhen/Then rules for neurodivergent routines👇 CHAPTERS BELOW for easy navigation.00:00 – Welcome to The NeuroDadverse00:45 – Father’s Day Feels & Double Celebrations02:10 – This Week in Three Words (and more)03:30 – Parenting Wins or Challenges First?04:50 – The Birthday Transition Struggles08:00 – Oscar’s Surprise Dental Drama11:00 – When Pain and Meltdowns Collide14:50 – Sensory Struggles and Strawberry Toothpaste15:30 – Gig Night and Unexpected Wins17:10 – Insecurity, Car Talks, and Connection21:30 – First Words and Cookie Celebrations24:00 – Looking Ahead: Busy Week Incoming26:30 – School Milestones and HD360 Assessment News28:00 – Reflections on Adult Neurodivergence33:00 – Rejection Sensitivity and Self-Awareness36:00 – Ear Defenders, Language, and Growth37:30 – Bath Time Ratings and Hair Wash Woes43:00 – Trust, Transitions, and Long Hair Challenges46:30 – Masking, Diagnosis, and Parenting Realities48:00 – The Power of the When/Then Rule49:30 – Falling Asleep in the Bath (and other truths)50:10 – Final Reflections and Goodbye💡 If you enjoyed this episode:🔔 Subscribe for weekly real talk on neurodiverse parenting👍 Like the episode to help others find us📝 Comment with your own parenting wins or meltdowns — we’d love to hear them!📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:@NeuroDadversePodcast📧 Contact: [email protected]🔗 #NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #ASDParenting #NeurodivergentDad #ParentingPodcast #FatherhoodUnfiltered #RejectionSensitivity #ADHDDads #NeuroDadverse #SpecialNeedsParenting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.