Parenting a neurodivergent kid is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded while chugging espresso—equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. But fear not! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with Sam Marion, LCSW, a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, author, and all-around badass advocate for neurodivergent families.

We’re diving into:
✅ What “neurodiversity-affirming” actually means (and why it matters!)
✅ The biggest mistakes parents make when raising neurodivergent kids (yep, we’re calling it out)
✅ How to support ADHD, autistic, and PDA kiddos without losing your damn mind
✅ Why traditional therapy doesn’t always work for neurodivergent kids—and what to do instead
✅ How to regulate your own nervous system so your kid doesn’t set the whole house on fire (metaphorically… or not)

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent (you’re not, btw), this episode will give you the tools, mindset shifts, and real-talk support you need to actually help your neurodivergent child thrive.

🎧 Grab your coffee (or something stronger) and hit play—this one’s a game-changer!

🔗 Connect with Sam:
🌍 sammarion.com
📖 Embracing All Brains: A 30-Day Guided Journal for Becoming a Neurodivergent-Affirming Educator – Available on Amazon!
🎙️ Follow his podcast Neurodivergent Spot for more neurodivergent parenting gems!

💡 Resources:

• This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!
• Related Products of the Week: Let’s make learning emotional regulation fun and interactive with some CBT therapy games!

🎲 Da Vinci's Room Don't Go Bananas

🎭 Emotional Rollercoaster

🔥 CBTrail Therapy Game

• Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.
• Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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