The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, it’s a weekly therapy session between two long-time friends reconnecting through the shared highs and lows of neurodivergent parenthood.
Danny is raising a six-year-old, while Ben is navigating life with two teenagers. Between them, their lived experiences span early years and adolescence, offering valuable perspective for any parent on the neurodivergent journey. Their conversations blend lived wisdom, raw honesty, and light-hearted reflection, often with Danny just entering stages that Ben has already faced. This dynamic brings warmth, curiosity, and relatable storytelling that resonates across all ages and stages of parenting.
At its heart, The NeuroDADverse exists because parenting neurodivergent children can feel incredibly isolating. Many of society’s norms simply don’t apply and it’s rare to find someone who truly hears you. This podcast was born from the need to find and grow that tribe. A space where parents can feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone.
Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection.
Please remember:
You are doing better than you think.
You are enough.
You are not alone.
Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“
Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos.
Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast
Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en
Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, it’s a weekly therapy session between two long-time friends reconnecting through the shared highs and lows of neurodivergent parenthood.
Danny is raising a six-year-old, while Ben is navigating life with two teenagers. Between them, their lived experiences span early years and adolescence, offering valuable perspective for any parent on the neurodivergent journey. Their conversations blend lived wisdom, raw honesty, and light-hearted reflection, often with Danny just entering stages that Ben has already faced. This dynamic brings warmth, curiosity, and relatable storytelling that resonates across all ages and stages of parenting.
At its heart, The NeuroDADverse exists because parenting neurodivergent children can feel incredibly isolating. Many of society’s norms simply don’t apply and it’s rare to find someone who truly hears you. This podcast was born from the need to find and grow that tribe. A space where parents can feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone.
Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection.
Please remember:
You are doing better than you think.
You are enough.
You are not alone.
Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“
Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos.
Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast
Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en
Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎧 Episode 13 – Positive Energy, Car Symbols & School Wins
In this heartfelt episode, Dan and Ben reflect on the surprising joys and ongoing challenges of getting their neurodivergent kids back into the school routine. From bath time meltdowns to unexpectedly peaceful transitions, the dads talk about managing expectations, building emotional safety, and honouring small wins.
Ben shares a special moment where Oscar opens up with emotional insight and compares Ben to a new teacher with “positive energy.” Dan shares Frankie's transition going back to school. Ben explores the balance of being a teacher-parent as Mabel starts self-managing GCSE revision. There's humour too — including a surprise car cymbal gift and a flashback to forgotten anniversary presents.
This episode is all about parenting by feel, celebrating progress, and surviving the whirlwind of early September.
💬 Topics This Episode
Back-to-school transitions for ND children
Reframing wins and challenges as a parent
Emotional safety in bedtime routines
Sibling support and independence at bath time
Neurodivergent sensory needs (and adaptations)
Parent guilt, pacing, and the mental load
Teacher vs. parent identity at home
GCSE revision systems for neurodiverse teens
The power of ‘when-then’ language
Neurodivergent couple dynamics & diagnosis reflections
⏱️ YouTube Chapter Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 13
01:00 – Week in 3 Words: Surprising, Whirlwind, Tidier
03:00 – Back-to-school debrief & family dinner outing
06:00 – Supporting teens with study habits and autonomy
09:00 – The fine line between parent and teacher at home
12:00 – Neurodivergent brains & adapting routines
15:00 – Emotional wins that don’t fit neat categories
18:00 – Unexpected transitions & scaffolding support
21:00 – Sleep struggles and early wake-ups
24:00 – Revising routines: managing rest and mornings
27:00 – School transport triggers and regulation strategies
30:00 – Laura’s ADHD diagnosis and new household adjustments
33:00 – Supporting adult ND routines with child-style care
36:00 – Inclusive approaches to emotional regulation
39:00 – Creative coping strategies: glasses, fans, flowers
42:00 – Filmmaking updates and surprise festival news
45:00 – Solo parenting & evening rhythms
48:00 – Bath time reflections & routine wins
51:00 – Celebrating progress and parental growth
54:00 – Laura’s love for Lego & self-soothing tools
57:00 – Final thoughts, podcast impact & listener feedback
01:00 – Outro: Looking ahead to next week
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