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Parenting Kids with Complex Needs: Support for Families Navigating Neurodiversity, Medical Needs, Learning Disabilities and More
Welcome to Parenting Kids with Complex Needs! I’m Carolyn—a mom, educator, advocate and parenting coach — here to share practical tips, heartfelt insights and meaningful conversations with families raising complex kids. A "complex kid" is a child with multiple diagnoses: medical, neurological, learning disabilities, ADHD, etc. This podcast is designed to provide encouragement and guidance for parents navigating the unique challenges and rewards of raising kids with challenges like: ADHD, High Functioning Autism/Aspergers Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, learning disabilities and other neurodiverse conditions. Together, we’ll explore effective strategies, educational resources, and expert tips to empower you AND your child. Whether you’re seeking community support or the just the reassurance that you’re not alone, this is the place for you! Join me as we celebrate our amazing kids and embrace the journey of parenting complex kids together.
Parenting Kids with Complex Needs: Support for Families Navigating Neurodiversity, Medical Needs, Learning Disabilities and More
Episode 2: Sensory Processing Disorder and Your Complex Kid At Home
Welcome back to the Parenting Kids with Complex Needs podcast! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Carolyn, a mom of an amazing complex kid. I'm also an educator, curriculum designer and Emotional Intelligence Coach.
In this episode we are talking about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Chances are if you have a child with any type of neurological condition or neurodiversity, they are struggling with some type of sensory challenges.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can look like sensitivity to loud noises, sensitivity to bright lights, picky eating and much more.
In this episode, I share:
- Highlights from our family journey with Sensory Processing Disorder
- How working with an Occupational Therapist can help your child with SPD
- How to identify your child's sensory challenges with the "Sensory Processing Checklist"
- Highlights from "The Quick Guide for Parents: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder"
- My personal thoughts on the connection between SPD and picky eating
Resources Mentioned:
- Get the "The Quick Guide for Parents: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder" here! Or at carolyngardnerconsulting.com/spdguide
- Download the FREE Parent Guide: 5 Essential Strategies for Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child at Home.
- Join our FREE support group here!
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Ways we can work together: (all of these introductory calls are complimentary)
- Parent Coaching. Struggling at home with sensory challenges, school refusal and meltdowns? I know where you are. Sometimes you need to work with someone else who understands. Schedule a Coffee Chat and let's work on your challenges together.
- Business Partnerships. Do you have a business that services the neurodiverse community? Schedule a Discovery Call to see how we can serve them together!
- Training. Are you a teacher or educator needing training in supporting complex kids? ...