{"podcast":{"title":"Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different","slug":"autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310","podcast_index_feed_id":6469310,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/1_fWTntN","website_url":"https://EveryBrainIsDifferent.castos.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d4bea28c-70af-466b-9e72-a9624061a694/651f5427-a363-441c-8148-fc734868b686/3000x3000/sf-20new-20podcast-20button-20nov-207.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Samantha Foote","episode_count":182,"summary":"Welcome to Every Brain is Different, the podcast designed for parents raising kids with Autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse conditions. Discover practical parenting strategies, expert insights, and real-life stories that highlight the strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals. Join us to connect with a supportive community of parents, gain tools to help your child thrive, and celebrate the unique ways every brain works. If you're looking for inspiration, effective parenting strategies, or simply a sense of connection, tune into Every Brain is Different and join a community that truly understands. Website: www.everybrainisdifferent.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferent TikTok: www.tiktok.com/everybrainsidifferent YouTube: www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent","last_synced_at":"2026-06-22T08:18:27.060957+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310"},"episode":{"title":"What is the Difference Between Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism? | Ep. 161","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-sensory-processing-disorder-and-autism-ep-161","published_at":"2026-04-13T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310/what-is-the-difference-between-sensory-processing-disorder-and-autism-ep-161","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310","url":"https://EveryBrainIsDifferent.castos.com","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/88d0ba76-111a-4570-a33d-bffe2d697727/79fa0ed6-93fc-4f80-b5ca-315276326132/episodes/audio/group/05d2dae5-b682-4f19-b7b7-6d8b8901231c/group-item/4cc1616f-1e59-475e-82ad-15a7853d3fe3/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=1_fWTntN","summary":"Samantha and Lauren discuss sensory processing disorder (SPD) versus autism spectrum disorder, explaining what SPD is, where it overlaps with autism, and why sensory challenges alone do not mean autism; they note ADHD can also include sensory differences. They define SPD as difficulty detecting, modulating, or interpreting sensory input and emphasize it is used clinically but is not in the DSM-5, which can limit insurance resources, comparing this to PDA and sharing an example of a bipolar misdiagnosis used to access care. They define autism by social communication differences and restrictive/repetitive behaviors, with sensory reactivity included in criteria, and describe sensory patterns (hyperreactivity, hyporeactivity, and sensory seeking) with everyday examples. They recommend supports such as reducing sensory load, previewing transitions, offering choices (clothing, ear protection, movement breaks), tracking triggers, pursuing occupational therapy evaluations, and prioritizing function over label.","meta_description":"Samantha and Lauren discuss sensory processing disorder (SPD) versus autism spectrum disorder, explaining what SPD is, where it overlaps with autism, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1280,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310/episodes/what-is-the-difference-between-sensory-processing-disorder-and-autism-ep-161/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310/what-is-the-difference-between-sensory-processing-disorder-and-autism-ep-161.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}