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 9 – Transitions, Teen Independence & The First-Ever Perfect Bath
This week on The NeuroDadverse, Ben and Dan reflect on the sometimes messy, sometimes magical balancing act of parenting neurodivergent kids over the summer.
They cover emotional transitions, the challenge of growing teen independence, gaming boundaries, family sleepovers, unexpected sibling support, and how routines don’t always go to plan — especially when you think you've finally cracked them.
Also in this episode: social wins, reflective garden chats, risk-taking with family days out, and the first-ever 10/10 bath time score (complete with nail-cleaning and hair drying support from a sibling!).
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by progress, regression, joy and rage all in the same day — you’ll feel right at home.
💬 Topics this episode:
Transition challenges & when "when/then" plans fail
Supporting teen gaming without judgment
Sibling relationships & supportive moments
Wins in verbal and non-verbal communication
Reflecting on emotional growth vs surface behaviours
Navigating plans, surprises & soft play fears
The first-ever 10/10 bath time score
👇 CHAPTERS BELOW for easy navigation.
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 9
01:00 – Week in Three Words: Exciting, Quick Win, Relaxing
02:30 – Kids' sleepover, football, and gaming
04:00 – Oscar's sensory needs & table socialising
06:30 – Sensory comfort and family dynamic changes
07:30 – Reconnecting moments and communication joy
09:00 – More data, more overthinking in summer
10:30 – Parenting worry about solo gaming and disconnection
12:00 – Struggles getting to the sleepover
14:30 – Teen challenge: clothes & tech packing meltdown
16:00 – Building regulation back from frustration
17:30 – The next day's transition goes smoothly
18:30 – Big picture reflections on parenting ND kids
19:30 – Wins: Communication breakthroughs and self-advocacy
21:00 – Frankie sets clear boundaries & uses voice
23:30 – Ben's parenting win: Mabel's best football game ever
26:00 – Intense singing & in-game focus
28:00 – Looking ahead to the week: bus rides, beaches & open-top chaos
30:00 – Soft play memories & risk-taking parenting
32:00 – Preparing for unexpected reactions and resilience
34:00 – Social stories, spontaneity & holding back info
36:00 – Planning vs over-prepping transitions
39:00 – The soft play vs beach discussion
40:00 – Letting go of judgment from other adults
41:30 – Default bath talk: stimulation vs relaxation
44:00 – **Oscar’s first 10/10 bath score!**
46:00 – Sibling support and unexpected joy
48:00 – The power of grandparent feedback
50:00 – Reframing surprise wins & emotional support
52:00 – Outro: Listener callout & wrap-up
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