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 She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one.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 She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one.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...
Parenting a neurodivergent child—or being neurodivergent yourself—comes with incredible joys, but also unique challenges. In this episode, we invite you to pause and reflect on something we too often overlook: your own well-being. Drawing on our THRIVE Framework—Tune in, Hold space, Regulate together, Interpret gently, Validate & Repair, and Empower for the future—we'll explore why looking after yourself is not selfish, but essential. I share real-life examples, from micro sel...
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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 She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one.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...
