PDA, Neurodivergence & the Perpetually Determined Advocate

After reading an article about the large numbers of women seeking assessment and diagnosis for neurodivergent conditions, I wanted to dive into this a bit more than in previous episodes.

Today, I sat down with my own little PDAer, talked to him about some of the things he goes through, and what he wishes others knew about neurodivergent people.

In this "happy to be back" episode, I wanted to provide a list of places to look for more information whether you're simply looking to learn more about PDA in general, a parent of a PDAer looking for support or resources, or a PDAer yourself looking for community. Below is a list of the resources mentioned in today's episode. https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ https://pdanorthamerica.org/ http://pdaanz.com/ https://dragonriko.wordpress.com/ http://www.sallycatpda.co.uk/ https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pda-parents/id1552127203 https://tiltparenting.com/ https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/podcast https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/resource-category/support-facebook-groups/

Taking the yearly October break to prep for the next run of the pod! Catch you all back here in November!

It's that time of year. As we all struggle with the uncertainty of this time, I thought I would share what our experience has been in another more relatable than informative episode.

Today's episode is equal parts rant and information. I recently discovered some horrifying details about the state of psychiatric inpatient care.

This episode deals with a topic that more so applies to my listeners in the United States. We are talking about the Marshall and Guardian programs being employed at schools across the country in light of continuing school shootings.

Sports can be a great way for children to exercise and get peer interaction. However, for neurodivergent kiddos that can be problematic due to the potential for sensory issues and stressor overwhelm. So, I put together a list of different activities that can provide those positive aspects of sport with the accommodations needed for neurodivergent kiddos.

Big thanks to our guest Elle for talking to us about her experience of being neurodivergent and raising a child that is also neurodivergent. We discussed balancing parental triggers with a child's triggers, what happens when those two don't mesh and how Elle manages caring for her own needs and those of her daughter.  This episode gave a lot of great insight and there are some references to information that helped Elle.  I listed them below for those who want more information. Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World that Wasn't Designed for You Jenara Nerenberg My Daughter is not Naughty Jane Sherwin Samantha Craft's Autistic Traits Checklist Two Sides of the Spectrum podcast

Summer vacation and the change in schedule can be problematic for kids on the spectrum.  In this episode, I share what's happening in my house, and some things I am trying to help ease that struggle for my little guy, and I hope some of it helps you all as well. Lists of activities for Autistic kids Sensory activities for Autistic kids