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/
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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 24 🎧
This week's NeuroDADverse finds Ben and Dan reflecting on a week that swung between emotional breakthroughs, nostalgic setbacks, and unexpected moments of calm.
From college open evenings and ND overwhelm, to wildlife parks full of memories (both joyful and fraught), they open up about:
• Supporting your neurodivergent child through college choices
• How to scaffold independence without pushing too hard
• Sensory overload in busy social spaces
• Flashbacks to difficult soft play experiences and how far we’ve come
• Small victories: shorter bath times, self-chosen outfits, sibling support
• The PINCH framework for ADHD engagement
• And one of the dads admits defeat… cleaning boots in exchange for a tidy room
If you’re juggling parenting, planning for the future, and trying to enjoy the little wins in between, this episode’s for you.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to The NeuroDADverse
01:00 – Our Week in Three Words
03:30 – Frankie’s Transport “Standoff” (Or Not?)
06:00 – Frank Steals the Show (Guest Appearance!)
10:00 – Challenge: Navigating ND College Open Events
15:00 – Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn
18:00 – ND-Friendly Course Environments and Scaffolding
22:00 – Mabel’s Social Wins and Self-Discovery
25:00 – The PINCH Framework (Play, Interest, Novelty…)
29:00 – College Conversations Over Pizza
32:00 – College 2: Tech, Media, Animation and Proud Dad Moments
36:00 – Win of the Week: Wildlife Park Throwback
41:00 – Soft Play Flashbacks and Boundary Holding
46:00 – Oscar the Gentle Big Kid
49:00 – Bath Time Transformation: From 4 Hours to 30 Minutes
52:00 – Tidy Room Deal-Making and Emotional Exchanges
55:00 – Looking Ahead: Christmas Chaos Incoming
58:00 – Inclusivity Rant: If It’s About ND Kids, Make It Accessible
60:00 – New Podcast Feature (Maybe…) and Wrap-Up
🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.
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