In this episode, hosts Jordan James, Simon Scott, and special guest Sylvia James dive deep into your questions about the unspoken chaos of neurodivergent parenting. From the sensory nightmare of a UK heatwave to managing meltdowns caused by your own ND kids, this episode is as raw as it is relatable.

Jordan and Sylvia open up about raising late-diagnosed autistic children, the trauma of childhood bullying, and how their own experiences as autistic adults shaped how they parent.

They share lived experiences navigating:

• 🔥 Sensory overload while parenting neurodivergent teens
• 👶 Growing up with masking, rejection sensitivity, and "special interest" friendships
• 💔 The heartbreak of seeing your child's joy extinguished by social rejection
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tips for helping ND kids build meaningful, healthy friendships
• 🧠 Managing your meltdowns while your child is having theirs
• 🧼 The mental health link between tidy spaces and emotional regulation
• 💼 Neurodivergent young adults entering the workforce and decoding office politics

Whether you're an autistic parent, a late-diagnosed adult, or just trying to survive life with a sensory-challenged household, this episode is full of humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom.

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