On the Inchstones Podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Kate Lynch to unpack the realities of neurodiversity and the often-overlooked struggles of parents raising profoundly autistic children. Their conversation sheds light on the systemic gaps in caregiving, the urgent need for inclusive education, and the power of community in navigating the challenges of autism. Through honest reflection and lived experience, they highlight how every child’s journey --- measured in inchstones, not milestones --- deserves recognition and respect. Together, Sarah and Kate call for a cultural shift toward acceptance, advocacy, and the celebration of differences, offering hope for a future where neurodivergent voices and families are truly supported.
You can find and follow Kate's work on her Substack: Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Inch Zones: The Neurodiversity Community
- (00:06:12) - What Would Be the Level of Support for a profoundly autistic Child?
- (00:13:33) - One parent's story of autism and advocacy
- (00:18:13) - "They Won't Pay Taxes"
- (00:19:56) - Steve Ford on His Autism Comments
- (00:24:31) - Sarah on Being a Parent With a Different Child
- (00:29:17) - On Autism and the Teacher
- (00:34:15) - Autism and the support it needs
- (00:35:03) - Autism and the Struggle
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