Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain and the different ways in which people think, learn and process information.
In this podcast we talk with Bec. She is a mother and stepmother to three children and generously shares her parenting journey with us, including the challenges and valuable lessons she has learned from her neurodivergent son.
In this episode you will learn:
- Bec discussing what her son has taught her about neurodiversity [02:29]
- Bec talking about what has supported her family’s journey and also giving guidance to families who are in the early stages of this process of learning how to best support a neurodivergent child [09:24]
- Bec sharing the strategies the family uses at home to support her son and their everyday life [20:01]
- Bec reflecting on her own parenting and what she has found most helpful [27:49]
Further information and resources:
Neurodiversity and neurodivergence: a guide for families
Positive Partnerships | Homepage
Autism SA – Welcome to Autism SA
The I Am, Movement – Indigenous Education & Health Resources (theiammovement.com.au)