Parenting a neurodivergent child often means explaining their needs to teachers, schools, family and friends. But what should you share, who needs to know, and how do you advocate for your child while still respecting their privacy?

In Episode 3 of the Neurospice Girls series, Rachel and Leisa talk about communicating the needs of neurodivergent children, including children with ADHD and autism.

We explore how to explain your child’s strengths, sensory needs, emotional regulation, communication differences and support needs in ways that help others understand them. We also discuss communicating with teachers and schools, creating consistency between home and school, navigating judgement and misconceptions, and knowing when to educate someone and when to simply move on.

We also turn the conversation around. What should you do when a parent tells you their child is neurodivergent or shares their child’s support needs? Sometimes listening without judgement, asking respectful questions and offering support rather than advice is exactly what is needed.

A practical conversation about neurodivergent parenting, ADHD, autism, parenting support, school communication, advocacy, sensory needs, emotional regulation and helping your child feel understood and supported.