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If your teen feels like they don’t belong… this is the conversation we need to have.

In this raw and unfiltered WTF Friday episode, Cheryl Pankhurst challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in parenting and education:

👉 That accommodations automatically create inclusion.

They don’t.

Because true belonging doesn’t come from what we give kids…

It comes from whether we actually listen to them.

With Autism Awareness Day approaching and the release of Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and Connection, this episode dives deep into:

• Why “good intentions” can still miss the mark
• How IEPs and accommodations can unintentionally exclude
• The powerful shift from telling kids what they need → asking them what works
• What the pandemic taught us about isolation, disconnection, and empathy
• How parents, teachers, and leaders can create real inclusion

This isn’t just about autism.

This is about every child who feels different, unseen, or disconnected.

💡 Key Takeaway

Belonging isn’t created by checking boxes.

It’s created through conversation, curiosity, and connection.

Connect with Cheryl!

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Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and Connection

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PODCAST- “PARENTING TEENS ADVICE REDEFINED FOR TODAY’S WORLD

THE PODCAST

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