{"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":195,"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":"2026-09-21T08:22:08.601669+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310"},"episode":{"title":"What is the Number 1 Thing To Do After Your Child Gets Diagnosed With Autism? | Ep. 174","slug":"what-is-the-number-1-thing-to-do-after-your-child-gets-diagnosed-with-autism-ep-174","published_at":"2026-07-13T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310/what-is-the-number-1-thing-to-do-after-your-child-gets-diagnosed-with-autism-ep-174","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/31078c5e-b052-46be-9c5a-593198e1c94d/group-item/fa090b6b-b2d8-4619-904c-1e443fd488fe/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=1_fWTntN","summary":"Samantha and Lauren discuss the number one thing they would do after getting an autism diagnosis for your child: learn about your child, not just autism. Samantha emphasizes that a diagnosis is a tool for understanding, not fixing, and that parents may feel relief and grief, all of which are valid. They stress that autism presents differently in each person, caution against overreliance on online checklists, and encourage neurodiversity-affirming thinking over deficit-based views by asking what behaviors communicate and what needs they meet. Examples include sensory accommodations for loud toilets, avoiding uncomfortable clothing, and allowing harmless stimming, while still intervening for safety concerns like self-injury or eloping. They suggest tracking strengths, triggers, and ABC patterns, seeking professional or community support, and preview next week’s focus on applying for resources early due to long waitlists.","meta_description":"Samantha and Lauren discuss the number one thing they would do after getting an autism diagnosis for your child: learn about your child, not just autism.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1822,"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-number-1-thing-to-do-after-your-child-gets-diagnosed-with-autism-ep-174/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-number-1-thing-to-do-after-your-child-gets-diagnosed-with-autism-ep-174.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}