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How Teaching Neurodiversity Helps Kids Understand and Embrace Differences
Every child deserves to feel understood and included! Teaching kids about neurodiversity early fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and helps them embrace differences. By normalizing accommodations and shifting perspectives, we create a more accepting world where everyone can thrive.
Today, I’m joined by Laura Petix, a Neurodivergent Occupational Therapist, to discuss how we can build a future of true inclusion starting with ourselves and our kids.
We discuss:
To connect with Laura Petix follow her on Instagram @theotbutterfly and check out all her resources on https://theotbutterfly.com/ and purchase her new book A Kids Book About Neurodiversity
We’d like to know who is listening! Please fill out our Listener Survey to help us improve the show and learn about you!
00:00 – Intro: Why Every Parent Needs to Understand Neurodiversity
01:26 – Meet Laura Petix & Her Powerful New Book
03:13 – The Dinner Table Example & Why Neurodiversity Matters
05:32 – Shifting the Narrative: Teaching Neurotypical Kids Compassion
08:06 – Kids Are Ready: Why Early Conversations Matter
09:40 – Busting Myths: Common Misconceptions About Neurodivergent Kids
13:43 – The Cost of Misunderstanding: Impact on Mental Health & Self-Esteem
19:02 – Rethinking Classrooms & Playgrounds: Creating Comfortable Spaces
24:42 – Labels, Language & Empowerment: How Parents Can Do Better
36:22 – Laura’s Hope for the Future: Inclusion Without Conditions
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Every child deserves to feel understood and included! Teaching kids about neurodiversity early fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and helps them embrace differences. By normalizing accommodations and shifting perspectives, we create a more accepting world where everyone can thrive.
Today, I’m joined by Laura Petix, a Neurodivergent Occupational Therapist, to discuss how we can build a future of true inclusion starting with ourselves and our kids.
We discuss:
To connect with Laura Petix follow her on Instagram @theotbutterfly and check out all her resources on https://theotbutterfly.com/ and purchase her new book A Kids Book About Neurodiversity
We’d like to know who is listening! Please fill out our Listener Survey to help us improve the show and learn about you!
00:00 – Intro: Why Every Parent Needs to Understand Neurodiversity
01:26 – Meet Laura Petix & Her Powerful New Book
03:13 – The Dinner Table Example & Why Neurodiversity Matters
05:32 – Shifting the Narrative: Teaching Neurotypical Kids Compassion
08:06 – Kids Are Ready: Why Early Conversations Matter
09:40 – Busting Myths: Common Misconceptions About Neurodivergent Kids
13:43 – The Cost of Misunderstanding: Impact on Mental Health & Self-Esteem
19:02 – Rethinking Classrooms & Playgrounds: Creating Comfortable Spaces
24:42 – Labels, Language & Empowerment: How Parents Can Do Better
36:22 – Laura’s Hope for the Future: Inclusion Without Conditions
Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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