Parenting as an Autistic & ADHD Mum: Neuroclashes, Connection & Thriving with Alison Balson

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February 26, 2025 • 46 mins

summary

In this conversation, Johanna Badenhorst and Alison discuss the complexities of parenting in neurodivergent families. They explore the challenges of navigating diagnoses, the importance of advocacy, and the strategies that neurodivergent parents can use to manage executive functioning and co-regulation. The discussion also highlights the strengths that neurodivergent parents bring to their families, the myths surrounding neurodivergent parenting, and the role of technology in modern parenting. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the need for understanding, flexibility, and collaboration in parenting neurodivergent children.

You can find Alison on instagram: @theincrementalshift and visit her website: https://www.theincrementalshift.com/

takeaways

Navigating parenting as a neurodivergent individual can be complex.
Advocacy for neurodivergent children is crucial.
Self-regulation and co-regulation are key in family dynamics.
Executive functioning challenges are common for neurodivergent parents.
It's important to share responsibilities with partners.
Understanding neuro-clashes can improve family relationships.
Empowering children to express their needs fosters self-awareness.
Busting myths about neurodivergent parenting can help reduce stigma.
Neurodivergent parents often have unique strengths to offer.
Technology can be both a challenge and a tool for connection.

Sound Bites

"We can be across many things at once."

"Technology can be a tool for connection."

"We need to change things around them."

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