Neurodivergent Parenting Q & A: Social Struggles, Sensory Overload & Surviving Meltdowns

In this episode, hosts Jordan James, Simon Scott, and special guest Sylvia James dive deep into your questions about the unspoken chaos of neurodivergent parenting. From the sensory nightmare of a UK heatwave to managing meltdowns caused by your own ND kids, this episode is as raw as it is relatable.

Jordan and Sylvia open up about raising late-diagnosed autistic children, the trauma of childhood bullying, and how their own experiences as autistic adults shaped how they parent.

They share lived experiences navigating:

• 🔥 Sensory overload while parenting neurodivergent teens
• 👶 Growing up with masking, rejection sensitivity, and "special interest" friendships
• 💔 The heartbreak of seeing your child's joy extinguished by social rejection
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tips for helping ND kids build meaningful, healthy friendships
• 🧠 Managing your meltdowns while your child is having theirs
• 🧼 The mental health link between tidy spaces and emotional regulation
• 💼 Neurodivergent young adults entering the workforce and decoding office politics

Whether you're an autistic parent, a late-diagnosed adult, or just trying to survive life with a sensory-challenged household, this episode is full of humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom.

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