In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Dr. Megan Anna Neff discusses parenting while neurodivergent, parenting neurodivergent kids, and differentiating between anxiety and sensory dread. Dr. Neff also talks about her new book Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!

We talk about:

• 5:14 Parenting while neurodivergent

• 6:41 Shame around struggling as a parent

• 10:14 What helped Dr. Neff when she had young children

• 15:24 Connecting with other parents who are having a hard time

• 16:00 Parenting neurodivergent kids

• 20:00 Normalizing talking about neurodivergence and diagnosis in the home

• 24:31 Grief and complex emptions around neurodivergence

• 26:21 Sensory Dread vs. anxiety

• 34:24: Self care for neurodivergent people

Download the episode transcript HERE

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Divergent Conversations Podcast 

• Neurodivergent Insights 

• Masterclass with Dr. Jonathan Dalton on Anxiety and Sensory Dread 

• Dr. Megan Anna Neff’s book Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! 

• https://pinkymckay.com/6-games-to-play-when-you-dont-want-to-play-any-more/

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