Pop Culture Parenting Episode 112: Nurturing neurodiversity reflection (part 2)
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Jul 14, 2025 Dive into the science of neurodiversity and its real-world applications for supporting kids. Exceptional educators share insights on helping neurodivergent students, while the conversation touches on Pathological Demand Avoidance and its challenges. Explore the importance of playfulness in parenting and effective communication strategies. Discover how to reframe harmful labels and the significance of creating supportive, inclusive environments for all children. Heartfelt stories and personal reflections enrich the discussion, promoting empathy and understanding.
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Masked Neurodivergence Revealed
- A mother shares her late ADHD and probable autism diagnosis, describing lifelong masking and misdiagnosis.
- She sees her daughter's neurodivergence beyond milestones and wishes someone had listened to her feelings earlier.
Teach Kids Empathy Through Curiosity
- Teach young children to recognize differences using curiosity and strength-based language.
- Encourage empathy by asking how peers might feel and supporting inclusive, voluntary social interactions.
Shift Deficit Labels to Strengths
- Shift narratives from deficit labels like 'silly kid' to strength-based descriptions via family and school.
- Collaborate with teachers to reinforce positive social language consistently across environments.