NeuroDADverse
Claim This Podcastby Danny Eycott - Ben Wisdom-Quieros
Podcast Overview
<p><strong>The NeuroDADverse</strong> 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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone.</p><br><p>Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection.</p><br><p>Please remember:</p><p>You are doing better than you think.</p><p>You are enough.</p><p>You are not alone.</p><br><p>Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“</p><p>Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast</p><br><p>Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en</p><br><p>Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 10, 2026
He Asked To Leave Before The Meltdown… | NeuroDADverse Ep. 56
<p><strong>Sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn’t a milestone… it’s realising just how far your child has quietly come.</strong></p><br><p>In this special solo episode of The NeuroDADverse Podcast, Dan shares the wins and challenges from the past week while Ben takes a well-earned break. From navigating sensory overload during the summer heat to celebrating a successful school fête, this episode is a reminder that progress is often found in the moments we nearly overlook. </p><p>This week we discuss:</p><br><p><br></p><ul><li>Autism, ADHD and summer sensory challenges</li><li>Sleep deprivation and emotional regulation</li><li>Safety, climbing and managing risk at home</li><li>School fêtes and community inclusion</li><li>Supporting communication through shared interests</li><li>Football, family connection and joyful routines</li><li>Friendships, play and social confidence</li><li>Looking back to appreciate just how far your child has come</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Dan reflects on Frankie finding new ways to regulate, joining in with his school fête, laughing through an England match, and confidently inviting friends into his world. It’s an honest conversation about adapting expectations, celebrating everyday progress, and recognising that the little wins really are the big wins. </p><p>Whether you’re at the beginning of your neurodivergent parenting journey or many years into it, we hope this episode reminds you to pause, look back, and celebrate the progress that’s already happened.</p><br><p>🎧 If this week’s stories feel familiar, we’d love to hear about your biggest win of the week.</p><p>💛 You’re doing great. You are enough. You are definitely not alone.</p><br><p></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> </strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>NeuroDADverse Podcast</strong></a></p><p>Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world.</p><br><p>Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life.</p><br><p>If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — <strong>you’re not alone here</strong>.</p><br><p>🔔 New episodes weekly</p><p>📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show</p><p>📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com</p><br><p>🌐 All links & platforms:</p><p>👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse</p><br><p>🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible</p><p>📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube</p><p>📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn</p><br><p>#NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting</p><p>#ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse</p><p>#DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK</p><br><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 – Welcome to The NeuroDADverse</p><p>00:43 – A Different Kind of Episode</p><p>01:21 – Why We Started This Podcast</p><p>02:02 – Week in Three Words</p><p>02:50 – Challenges Begin</p><p>03:16 – Heat, Sleep & Sensory Regulation</p><p>04:23 – Parenting in a Heatwave</p><p>05:04 – Frankie's New Garden Obsession</p><p>06:03 – Climbing the Fence 😅</p><p>07:01 – Balancing Safety & Independence</p><p>08:08 – Adapting the Garden Environment</p><p>09:31 – Why Repetitive Behaviours Can Be Exhausting</p><p>10:08 – Break</p><p>10:20 – Wins Section Begins</p><p>10:46 – School Fête Success 🎉</p><p>11:38 – Seeing Teachers Differently</p><p>12:19 – Police Van Adventures 🚓</p><p>13:04 – Leaving Before It Became Too Much</p><p>13:50 – Watching England Together ⚽</p><p>14:36 – Laughing Through the Match</p><p>15:03 – Friends Come to Visit</p><p>15:52 – Playing Together on the Trampoline</p><p>16:15 – New Social Confidence</p><p>16:56 – A Huge Step Forward</p><p>17:24 – Looking Back at the Progress</p><p>17:42 – One Year of NeuroDADverse</p><p>18:07 – Anniversary Q&A Invitation</p><p>18:30 – Thank You for Listening</p><p>18:44 – Win the Week 💛</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 3, 2026
The Little Wins You Nearly Miss | NeuroDADverse Ep. 55
<p>Some of the most meaningful breakthroughs don’t arrive with fanfare, they’re hidden inside ordinary moments you almost overlook.</p><br><p>It’s easy to focus on what’s still difficult. It’s much harder to notice just how far your child has already come.</p><br><p>In Episode 55 of The NeuroDADverse Podcast, Ben and Dan reflect on a week shaped by extreme heat, sensory overload, school challenges, growing independence, and the quiet moments that remind you progress is happening even when it doesn’t feel like it. </p><br><p>From managing sensory needs during one of the hottest weeks of the year, to supporting teenagers through mock exams, emotional regulation and disrupted sleep, this episode explores the everyday realities of raising neurodivergent children with autism, ADHD and other SEND needs.</p><br><p>We also discuss:</p><p>* Heat, sensory processing and emotional regulation</p><p>* Sleep challenges and school attendance</p><p>* Supporting teenagers through mock exams</p><p>* Natural consequences and growing independence</p><p>* Celebrating communication and confidence</p><p>* Why food technology unexpectedly became a parenting highlight</p><p>* Sports Day reflections and changing expectations</p><p>* Looking ahead to The NeuroDADverse’s first live anniversary episode</p><br><p>Plus, Ben shares one of his favourite parenting moments yet, as Oscar proudly teaches the family how to bake a cake they made at school, turning an everyday homework task into a beautiful moment of confidence, communication and connection. Dan reflects on how far Frankie has come, with transitions and new experiences that once felt impossible now becoming exciting opportunities. </p><br><p>This episode is warm, funny, reassuring and full of the small victories that remind neurodivergent parents they’re making more progress than they sometimes realise.</p><br><p>🎧 If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is really moving forward, this conversation is for you.</p><br><p>💛 You’re doing great. You are enough. You are definitely not alone.</p><p>🎙️ NeuroDADverse Podcast</p><p>Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world.</p><br><p>Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life.</p><br><p>If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — you’re not alone here.</p><br><p>🔔 New episodes weekly</p><p>📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show</p><p>📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com</p><br><p>🌐 All links & platforms:</p><p>👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse</p><br><p>🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible</p><p>📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube</p><p>📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn</p><br><p>#NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting</p><p>#ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse</p><p>#DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK</p><br><p>Timecodes: </p><p>00:00 – Welcome to The NeuroDADverse</p><p>00:43 – Episode 55 Begins</p><p>01:15 – Week In Three Words</p><p>02:12 – The Wizard of Oz & Heatwave Parenting</p><p>03:10 – Challenges Begin</p><p>04:23 – Heat, Sensory Overload & Family Life</p><p>06:58 – Managing Different Sensory Needs</p><p>07:55 – Mabel's Emotional Overwhelm</p><p>09:26 – Oscar's Different Experience Of Heat</p><p>10:23 – Creating Safe Environments</p><p>11:10 – Sleep, School & Mock Exams</p><p>11:58 – Learning Through Consequences</p><p>13:13 – A Win Frankie Will Love...</p><p>13:44 – Break</p><p>14:09 – Wins Section Begins</p><p>14:48 – Oscar Bakes A Cake 🍐</p><p>16:31 – Behaviour Is Communication</p><p>17:34 – Teaching Dad How To Bake</p><p>18:17 – Sharing Success With Family</p><p>18:53 – Why This Meant So Much</p><p>20:27 – Dan's Wins Of The Week</p><p>21:42 – Transition Progress</p><p>22:26 – Looking Back At Last Year</p><p>23:05 – Look Ahead To The Week Ahead</p><p>24:05 – Airshow Excitement ✈️</p><p>26:13 – Mock Exams Continue</p><p>27:03 – Football, Friends & Teen Anxiety</p><p>28:15 – One Year Of NeuroDADverse</p><p>29:11 – Anniversary Q&A Announcement</p><p>30:24 – Thank You For Supporting Us</p><p>31:03 – You're Doing Great</p><p>31:36 – Good Energy</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 26, 2026
When Small Wins Mean Everything | NeuroDADverse Ep. 54
<p><strong>The biggest breakthroughs in neurodivergent parenting often happen in moments that other people would never notice. </strong></p><br><p><strong>Some weeks feel heavy until you stop and look back.</strong></p><p>In Episode 54 of The NeuroDADverse Podcast, Ben and Dan reflect on Father’s Day, sleep deprivation, school struggles, sports day anxiety, growing independence, and the small moments that remind you how far your children have come. </p><p>This week’s conversation explores the reality of parenting neurodivergent children during hot weather, disrupted sleep, emotional regulation challenges, and end-of-school-year milestones. From sensory struggles and school anxiety to football fandom and family celebrations, it’s a week packed with the ordinary moments that become extraordinary when viewed through a neurodivergent lens. </p><p>We also discuss:</p><ul><li>Sleep challenges and sensory regulation</li><li>Sports Day anxiety and neurodivergent teens</li><li>Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA)</li><li>Growing independence and life skills</li><li>ADHD medication and responsibility</li><li>Celebrating Father’s Day as a neurodivergent family</li><li>Building confidence through interests and passions</li><li>Why chronicling wins can change your perspective</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, Ben shares seven separate wins from the week, including GCSE choices, football bonding, growing independence, and some powerful reminders that progress doesn’t always arrive in giant milestones. Dan reflects on communication growth, successful transitions, and seeing Frankie continue to develop confidence in new situations. </p><br><p>🎧 If you’ve ever finished a difficult week and wondered whether any progress was being made, this episode is for you.</p><p>💛 You’re doing great. You are enough. You are definitely not alone.</p><p>🎙️<strong> </strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>NeuroDADverse Podcast</strong></a></p><p>Real conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world.</p><br><p>Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life.</p><br><p>If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations, <strong>you’re not alone here</strong>.</p><br><p>🔔 New episodes weekly</p><p>📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show</p><p>📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com</p><br><p>🌐 All links & platforms:</p><p>👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse</p><br><p>🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible</p><p>📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube</p><p>📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn</p><br><p>#NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting</p><p>#ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse</p><p>#DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK</p><br><p><br></p><p>Chapters: </p><p>00:00 – Welcome to The NeuroDADverse</p><p>01:19 – Happy Father's Day!</p><p>02:27 – Week In Three Words</p><p>05:59 – Challenges</p><p>06:19 – Sleep Deprivation & Hot Weather</p><p>08:04 – Sensory Regulation In Summer</p><p>10:16 – Heat, Regulation & Neurodiversity</p><p>11:47 – School Attendance Improves</p><p>12:10 – Sports Day Anxiety Begins</p><p>13:02 – Too Hot, Too Much, Too Overwhelming</p><p>14:01 – The Reality Of Neurodivergent Sports Days</p><p>15:12 – Processing Milestones Differently</p><p>16:18 – Letting Go Of Expectations</p><p>17:21 – Looking For The Positives</p><p>17:49 – Break</p><p>18:18 – Ben's Wins</p><p>18:45 – Why We Chronicle The Wins</p><p>19:18 – Oscar Makes The Bed Alone </p><p>19:58 – Learning To Save For A Goal</p><p>21:29 – Father's Day Family Meal </p><p>22:04 – Remembering ADHD Medication</p><p>22:26 – Football, Family & Shared Passions </p><p>22:50 – Friends Or Football?</p><p>24:17 – Watching England Together</p><p>24:57 – Live Music & Confidence</p><p>25:16 – Why These Moments Matter</p><p>26:05 – Dan's Wins Of The Week</p><p>27:27 – Communication Progress</p><p>28:06 – Successful Transitions</p><p>29:11 – Looking Back At Last Year</p><p>29:58 – Look Ahead To The Week Ahead</p><p>30:18 – Summer Plans & Family Life</p><p>32:19 – Independent Train Travel </p><p>33:03 – Why Creative Subjects Matter</p><p>33:53 – Listener Correspondence</p><p>34:52 – ADHD, Autism & Public Debate</p><p>36:11 – Judging Through A Neurotypical Lens</p><p>37:23 – Why The Conversation Feels So Loud</p><p>38:57 – Media Narratives & SEND</p><p>39:52 – Thank You For Listening</p><p>40:21 – One Year Of Reflection</p><p>41:09 – You're Doing Great</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is NeuroDADverse?
<p><strong>The NeuroDADverse</strong> 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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone.</p><br><p>Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection.</p><br><p>Please remember:</p><p>You are doing better than you think.</p><p>You are enough.</p><p>You are not alone.</p><br><p>Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“</p><p>Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast</p><br><p>Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en</p><br><p>Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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