The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, it’s a weekly therapy session between two long-time friends reconnecting through the shared highs and lows of neurodivergent parenthood.
Danny is raising a six-year-old, while Ben is navigating life with two teenagers. Between them, their lived experiences span early years and adolescence, offering valuable perspective for any parent on the neurodivergent journey. Their conversations blend lived wisdom, raw honesty, and light-hearted reflection, often with Danny just entering stages that Ben has already faced. This dynamic brings warmth, curiosity, and relatable storytelling that resonates across all ages and stages of parenting.
At its heart, The NeuroDADverse exists because parenting neurodivergent children can feel incredibly isolating. Many of society’s norms simply don’t apply and it’s rare to find someone who truly hears you. This podcast was born from the need to find and grow that tribe. A space where parents can feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone.
Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection.
Please remember:
You are doing better than you think.
You are enough.
You are not alone.
Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“
Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos.
Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast
Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en
Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/
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The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, it’s a weekly therapy session between two long-time friends reconnecting through the shared highs and lows of neurodivergent parenthood.
Danny is raising a six-year-old, while Ben is navigating life with two teenagers. Between them, their lived experiences span early years and adolescence, offering valuable perspective for any parent on the neurodivergent journey. Their conversations blend lived wisdom, raw honesty, and light-hearted reflection, often with Danny just entering stages that Ben has already faced. This dynamic brings warmth, curiosity, and relatable storytelling that resonates across all ages and stages of parenting.
At its heart, The NeuroDADverse exists because parenting neurodivergent children can feel incredibly isolating. Many of society’s norms simply don’t apply and it’s rare to find someone who truly hears you. This podcast was born from the need to find and grow that tribe. A space where parents can feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone.
Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection.
Please remember:
You are doing better than you think.
You are enough.
You are not alone.
Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“
Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos.
Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast
Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en
Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎧 Episode 5 Routines, Transitions & Emotional End of Term
In this episode of The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan dive into the complexities of summer routines, end of term emotions and SEND school transitions. From the bittersweet news of a child staying in the same class, to spontaneous sports days and “Champion of Champions” family traditions. This is parenting through chaos with compassion and creativity.
They explore the real reason routines are so hard to stick to (and who they’re really for), how ND kids (and adults) cope with unpredictability, and share some of their best bathroom negotiation hacks including the now-legendary “Wash the Trains” method.
đź’¬ Topics this episode:
• End-of-term school transitions & staying back in class
• SEND education provision, expectations, and emotions
• Routines: Who are they really for?
• Coping with lack of routine in ND households
• Empowering kids to advocate for themselves
• Summer parenting strategies (one-on-one vs. shared days)
• Bath time battles and sensory hacks
• Champion of Champions: family games, sibling rivalry & tankard trophies
👇 CHAPTERS BELOW for easy navigation.
00:00 – Welcome back & weekly wins
02:00 – Tattoo inspiration from a child’s drawing
04:00 – Garden chores, football tournaments & meltdown anxiety
06:00 – Keep Your Shoes On: a practical Sunday hack
07:30 – Hot weather, sports, and super-subs on the pitch
09:00 – Checking in: Weekend moments & upcoming topics
10:30 – The real fear: how adults respond to deregulation
11:00 – Big Topic: Routines – who are they really for?
13:00 – Christmas McDonald’s story & food flexibility
14:30 – Why the world doesn’t always match the routine
16:00 – School mornings, parental logistics, and emotional honesty
18:00 – When routine causes more pressure than peace
20:00 – Advocating for self-advocacy in your kids
23:00 – Why rigid handovers might actually harm growth
25:00 – Helping extended family learn through experience
27:00 – The invisible “expert in my kid” pressure
29:00 – Double diagnoses, self-acceptance, and finding peace
30:00 – Bath time chaos: stress, countdowns & phrases
32:00 – Co-parenting transitions & mismatched energy
34:00 – Reflecting on your own routines — or lack of them
36:00 – The challenge of staying back in the same class
39:00 – Comparing hopes to progress: managing expectations
41:00 – Soft skills vs grades in SEND education
43:00 – Reframing milestones & celebrating small wins
45:00 – Looking ahead: sports days, pick-ups, and summer breaks
48:00 – ND-friendly sports days & scheduling surprises
51:00 – Final week teacher jokes & hidden stress
53:00 – The unpredictability of communication & last-minute changes
55:00 – Planning for summer: activities, down days & logistics
58:00 – Favourite memories don’t always match the reality
01:00:00 – Building rhythm into unstructured time
01:01:30 – “Champion of Champions” – creating family traditions
01:03:00 – Tankards, trophies & making silly things matter
01:04:00 – Bath time rating: 5 and 6, with “wash the trains” bonus round
01:06:00 – Creative hacks to reduce bath time anxiety
01:07:00 – Final reflections, laughs, and what's next
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