Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text In this episode I sit down with Steph Simpson, a late-identified ADHD mom on a pathway for autism assessment, to explore how a simple language shift—calling ADHD “squirrels” and autism “penguins”—reshaped her family’s daily life. Instead of labels that freeze kids in place, her home uses playful cues to redirect with warmth. When she glitches mid-task, a quiet “Mom, squirrels” brings her back without shame. The same approach h...
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text In this episode I sit down with Steph Simpson, a late-identified ADHD mom on a pathway for autism assessment, to explore how a simple language shift—calling ADHD “squirrels” and autism “penguins”—reshaped her family’s daily life. Instead of labels that freeze kids in place, her home uses playful cues to redirect with warmth. When she glitches mid-task, a quiet “Mom, squirrels” brings her back without shame. The same approach h...
BDD: What is it? Early Signs, Misdiagnosis, and How Parents Can Help
The Untypical Parent™ Podcast
49 minutes
1 month ago
BDD: What is it? Early Signs, Misdiagnosis, and How Parents Can Help
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text I sit down with Sam Milburn to unpack body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), what it is, why it hides in plain sight, and how parents can spot early signs. We share practical next steps, from navigating CAMHS to using scripts that break reassurance loops without breaking trust. We cover: • BDD defined • Early signs in teens including checking, avoidance and reassurance seeking • Why shame and lack of insight delay help and fu...
The Untypical Parent™ Podcast
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text In this episode I sit down with Steph Simpson, a late-identified ADHD mom on a pathway for autism assessment, to explore how a simple language shift—calling ADHD “squirrels” and autism “penguins”—reshaped her family’s daily life. Instead of labels that freeze kids in place, her home uses playful cues to redirect with warmth. When she glitches mid-task, a quiet “Mom, squirrels” brings her back without shame. The same approach h...
