Jessie Hewitson

Jessie Hewitson, an author and late-diagnosed neurodivergent adult, shares her insights on raising happy ADHD and autistic children. She discusses the critical overlap between ADHD and autism, emphasizing the need for nurturing passions and improving social experiences. Jessie addresses the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent kids, particularly the importance of making them feel loved and understood. She also highlights the often-overlooked struggles of ADHD girls and the value of individualized support in educational settings.

Tom Clarke, Sky News science editor, clarifies the lack of evidence linking paracetamol and autism, debunking dangerous claims made by Donald Trump. Jessie Hewitson, an autistic mother and author, shares her insights on neurodiversity, advocating against viewing autism as a condition needing a cure. The discussion touches on the harmful echoes of vaccine misinformation, the history of mother-blaming in autism, and provides practical advice for parents navigating a new diagnosis. Their conversation emphasizes understanding and supporting autistic individuals.