How many times has your AuDHD child missed a deadline, or simply not done something really important?

Spoiler alert: they’re not lazy or naughty, because neurodivergent brains do not process things in the same way. Their reward system is entirely different. And their executive dysfunction can make even the most straightforward tasks feel impossible.

I am joined by Nicola McAllister, a specialist in child development and founder of The Regulated Child, to break down why our children can’t just do the thing.

Nicola explains her ‘brain house’ model that she uses to understand and support neurodiverse brains, and why simply telling a neurospicy brain to do something is not only unhelpful, but might actually make a frustrating situation even worse.

Together, Dr. Olivia and Nicole discuss:
✨ how to understand the neurodiverse brain

✨ the regulate, relate, reason framework

✨ why consequences don’t work with ADHD

✨ practical tools to help you work through the wobbles

🤝Contact Nicola and find out more about her work at https://www.regulatedchild.co.uk/

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In today’s attention economy, parenting has never been more challenging. Our children are surrounded by gadgets, technology and screens actively trying to distract them from you.

And they’re really good at it!

So what do we do about screen time, how much is too much, why do our kids always prefer to look at their screens over the world around them - or us - and what can you do about it?

I am joined by Ekta Khera, illustrator and founder of Tiny Thinks, to discuss the big questions around screen time looming over every parent today.

Together, Dr. Olivia and Ekta discuss:
✨ Encouraging children to think deeper

✨ Creating realistic alternatives and harnessing the hyperfocus

✨ Supporting neurodiversity with non-screen based activities

✨ Why Cocomelon is evil

✨ How to build an offline world that helps kids thrive

✨ The importance of curiosity and progress

🤝Contact Ekta and find out more about her work at ourtinythinks.com

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Parenting at the best of times is hard work, but having a neurodivergent child is like parenting on steroids. Nothing works, you never feel like you can catch a break, and worst of all, you often feel like you’re not good enough.

If this sounds like you, this episode is going to help you find your mojo again. Dr. Olivia is joined by Dr. Melita Ash, a clinical psychologist and the director of Percuro Psychology, a specialist practice in assessing and supporting anxiety, neurodivergence and school-related distress.

Together, Dr. Olivia and Melita discuss:
✨ The challenges of identifying ASD in children, especially girls

✨ Managing overwhelm and emptying the stress bucket

✨ Social anxiety and autism

✨ The demand-capacity gap

✨ Patterns to look for in your neurodivergent children

🤝Contact Melita and the Percuro Psychology team at https://percuropsychology.co.uk/

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Beyond the Label: Empowering Parents of ADHD Girls
A powerful blend of science and lived experience to help you truly understand and support your daughter.

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🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a free, safe, welcoming space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand the realities of neurodiverse family life.

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