How I’m navigating my child’s two diagnoses

Parenting kids with multiple learning and thinking differences is often filled with many twists and turns. It’s a journey that requires a strong support system, resilience, and hope. And each day calls for patience and understanding from both parents and their children.

In this episode, we welcome Jennifer Bywaters. Jennifer is the proud mom of a son with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Listen as she shares:

• Her family’s journey of receiving multiple diagnoses
• The uplifting moments that have kept her family strong
• And what this experience has taught her about resilience

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Timestamps

(2:20) How Jennifer noticed her child’s learning challenges

(4:41) How receiving multiple diagnoses impacted Jennifer and her child

(8:44) What Jennifer has found most helpful when advocating for her child’s needs

(10:49) What Jennifer’s parenting journey has taught her about resilience

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