Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children TPP 449: How Can I Help My Neurodivergent Child Connect with Neurotypical Peers?
Jun 19, 2025
Join Margaret Webb, a certified Master Life Coach and former teacher, as she shares her insights on helping neurodivergent kids connect with neurotypical peers. Discussing the importance of managing parental worries, she emphasizes lowering expectations for playdates. Webb also suggests prepping children with plans and breaks, and keeping initial meetups short to find the right fit. Learn how to approach playdates as a coach, not a fixer, and embrace the long game for social skills and friendships.
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Name Your Social Worries
- Parents' social anxieties shape how they approach their child's playdates.
- Debbie Reber urges naming your worry so it doesn't drive decisions.
Motivation Can Mask Overwhelm
- Social motivation doesn't mean a child can tolerate the full experience.
- Debbie Reber highlights that neurodivergent kids may push through until dysregulated.
Prep A Simple Playdate Plan
- Prep with your child by setting clear expectations and a simple plan.
- Decide length, activities, and a code word for breaks before the playdate starts.
