{"podcast":{"title":"Neurodivergent Conversations |  Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, Emotional Regulation, SEND parent, Meltdowns, Special Needs Parent","slug":"neurodivergent-conversations-autism-adhd-audhd-pda-emotional-regulation-send-parent-meltdowns-special-needs-parent-7045757","podcast_index_feed_id":7045757,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/TSF1839726867","website_url":"https://theunfinishedidea.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fa1b7630-6add-11ef-8991-e780026733ef/image/94edbc93ffb3415e25227348db67306e.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"That Sounds Fun Network","episode_count":103,"summary":"What’s it really like parenting a child with ADHD and autism? How can parents, teachers, and communities better support neurodivergent children? How do autistic and ADHD individuals experience the world? Each week, we explore these questions with practical strategies, emotional insight, and real stories. I’m Greer — a mum of two boys (and two dogs!) raising a child with special educational needs (SEN) alongside my husband. Our daily life looks different from the norm, but it’s full of love, advocacy, and growth. I started this podcast to create a space for parents of neurodivergent kids, educators, and allies to learn, connect, and build understanding together. You’ll hear parenting tips, advocacy guidance, sensory strategies, and personal reflections that shine a light on both the joys and challenges of neurodivergent parenting. Through heartfelt solo episodes and guest interviews, we’ll talk about EHCP or IEP processes, school support, emotional regulation, and the big feelings that come with raising ND kids. Whether you’re here as a parent of an autistic or ADHD child, a late-diagnosed adult, a teacher seeking insight, or someone wanting to understand the neurodivergent world,…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T22:18:52.818817+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/neurodivergent-conversations-autism-adhd-audhd-pda-emotional-regulation-send-parent-meltdowns-special-needs-parent-7045757"},"episode":{"title":"Late-Diagnosed ADHD, RSD, and the Analog Tools That Help You Feel Calm Again (with Graham Meckling)","slug":"late-diagnosed-adhd-rsd-and-the-analog-tools-that-help-you-feel-calm-again-with-graham-meckling","published_at":"2026-02-05T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/neurodivergent-conversations-autism-adhd-audhd-pda-emotional-regulation-send-parent-meltdowns-special-needs-parent-7045757/late-diagnosed-adhd-rsd-and-the-analog-tools-that-help-you-feel-calm-again-with-graham-meckling","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/neurodivergent-conversations-autism-adhd-audhd-pda-emotional-regulation-send-parent-meltdowns-special-needs-parent-7045757","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/424/traffic.megaphone.fm/TSF9118412968.mp3?updated=1770229925","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/424/traffic.megaphone.fm/TSF9118412968.mp3?updated=1770229925","summary":"JOIN US FOR A WEBINAR for Neurodivergent Couples. Happening online February 12 at 8PM UK. Replay is available. Ever feel like your brain is sprinting, even when you are sitting still? Like you can be everyone’s friend, but still feel a little… untethered? In this episode, we talk about what it is like to be late-diagnosed with ADHD, how overthinking turns into assumptions, and why the smallest supports can be thelp you breathe again. Today on Neurodivergent Conversations, I’m joined by Graham, an author (including Babies Don't Talk), entrepreneur, and one of the humans behind ADHD Central, a brand analog supports for ADHD brains. We chat about the real, everyday stuff that so many late-diagnosed adults quietly carry, like: why “Do I want to do this… or does my ADHD?” is a game-changing question how rejection sensitivity can spiral when your brain fills in the gaps why not making assumptions (and actually asking) can save so much heartache the unexpected power of walking, slowing down, and giving yourself grace how paper-based “external brain” tools can ger head and into the real world, without another app buzzing at you If you are navigating adult ADHD, neurodivergent just craving tools that feel doable, this one is going to land. GUEST LINKS: Follow ADHD Central Check out their resources GET THE LINKS ⁠⁠⁠Check out the refreshed website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Learn about the ⁠⁠⁠Exhausted to Empowered Collective⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on socials: ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"JOIN US FOR A WEBINAR for Neurodivergent Couples. 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