ADHD Chatter "My Secret To Keeping a Neurodiverse Family FUNCTIONAL" - Hester Grainger
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Apr 22, 2024 Hester Grainger, a TV presenter and founder of 'Perfectly Autistic', shares her insights on raising a neurodiverse family. She discusses the challenges of parenting with ADHD, including late diagnoses and the significance of open communication. Hester reflects on how ADHD shapes her parenting style and emphasizes the importance of understanding in family dynamics. She also dives into the unpredictability of impulse decisions, revealing how these traits can lead to exciting life changes, all while embracing the hidden chaos that comes with neurodiversity.
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Not Sweating the Small Stuff
- Don't sweat the small stuff in a neurodiverse family.
- Accept differences like standing while eating or disliking certain textures.
Diagnoses Journey
- Hester Grainger's son, Hudson, was diagnosed autistic first, after showing signs like food aversions and sensory sensitivities.
- During his assessment, Hester realized her daughter, India, shared similar traits, leading to her diagnosis as well.
Parenting with Undiagnosed ADHD
- Hester Grainger considers herself a fun mom with an impromptu parenting style.
- Being undiagnosed with ADHD while raising her kids was tough but shaped her relaxed approach to routines.