The SENDcast Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with Kate Steer
Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys we can embark on. As a parent of a 10-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old son, I'm navigating this rollercoaster and learning along the way. For neurodivergent parents, there's often the added worry of balancing the past, present, and future. Appointments, meeting our child's needs, and information overwhelm can feel like a heavy weight to carry.
In our latest episode, Dale speaks with Kate Steer, a neurodivergent family coach and educational consultant. Kate shares her valuable insights on parenting neurodivergent children, emphasising:
- The importance of strong relationships
- Focusing on the present moment
- Flexible parenting and adapting approaches as children grow
- The significance of proactive planning
- Encouraging children to advocate for themselves
This uplifting discussion offers practical strategies for all parents, especially those navigating similar challenges.
"The greatest thing we can do is focus on our child that's standing in front of us today."
Kate Steer
Whether you have already finished the school year, about to or only have a few days left, I wanted to say have a lovely well-deserved break this summer! I hope you can enjoy some downtime! New episodes will continue to go live over the summer with topics including oracy, safeguarding and literacy.
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About Kate Steer
- Studied child psychology and education at university
- Taught for 15 years in London schools
- Supported neurodivergent/SEND children for over 20 years both in and out of school
- Parent to a ND child
- Work as a neurodivergent family coach and education consultant – my goal is to help parents better understand and support their children. To empower them to be their child's biggest advocate in school and at home, meet their child's behaviour with curiosity and compassion, prioritise coregulation and connection through proactive parenting
- I work with parents pre and post diagnosis, and do work with older children 1:1 as well
- I support families with children in school, those looking to move their children or explore other settings, those considering or currently home educating, and everything in between!
Contact Kate
https://www.instagram.com/@nurturedneurokids/
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- B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk
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- Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk
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