In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr Hannah Dennis tackles one of the most damaging myths still circulating today — that autism is caused by poor parenting. She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one. Dr Hannah also explores what truly matters: creating supportive environments where autistic individuals can thrive, and why blame has no place in this...
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr Hannah Dennis tackles one of the most damaging myths still circulating today — that autism is caused by poor parenting. She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one. Dr Hannah also explores what truly matters: creating supportive environments where autistic individuals can thrive, and why blame has no place in this...
Surviving (and Thriving) Through the Summer Holidays
ThriveAbility
19 minutes
3 months ago
Surviving (and Thriving) Through the Summer Holidays
For many parents of neurodivergent children, the long summer break can feel less like a holiday and more like a marathon. In this practical and empowering episode, Dr. Hannah shares survival strategies to help your family navigate the weeks ahead with more ease, joy, and connection. You’ll discover: 📅 How to create structure & predictability with visual timetables, timers, and simple routines.🎧 Sensory support strategies — from toolkits to calm-down spaces — to prevent overwhelm on outing...
ThriveAbility
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr Hannah Dennis tackles one of the most damaging myths still circulating today — that autism is caused by poor parenting. She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one. Dr Hannah also explores what truly matters: creating supportive environments where autistic individuals can thrive, and why blame has no place in this...
