How do we gain perspective, grow our coping muscle and arrive to a hopeful place while raising our neurodivergent children? Dr. Heather Holleman and Coach Steve Gundy discuss the challenges and opporunities for the journey. 

1:02 A special message from Dr. Holleman & Coach Gundy

2:23 Parent concerns expressed & challenges in a neurotypcial world

6:00 Raising neurotypical vs neurodivergent children

7:30 Triggering moments that brings grief

14:10 What does "permanent" mean for my nuerodivergent child and what is the implication for me as parent?

16:10 Three crucial perspectives in relationship to raising my neurodivergent child

23:16 Four things Dr. Holleman & Coach Gundy want you to do to grow your coping muscle 

26:28 Coach Gundy illustrates hope

28:03 Closing comments

How do we place a hedge of protection around our neurodivergent children by funding their future? Doctor Heather Holleman, Coach Steve Gundy and special guest and financial expert, Amy Masters, provide an answer to that question. 

2:30 Four reasons why I want to set up a special needs trust

14:40 Two Pots of money, Medicaid payback provisions & avoiding complications with government entitlements.

20:13 Achieving Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account

26:05 Self Settled Trust

35:13 For Benefit of (Individual) Trust (FBO)

40:00 401K Accounts

43:50 & 47:22 The value of securing a financial advisor

48:18 Using Insurance to fund income for your child

50:30 The importance of linking funding to the special needs trust

The overwhelming cost of raising a neurodiverse child and the implications for meeting your child’s needs. Join Doctor Heather Holleman and Coach Steve Gundy for a discussion on how you can take steps today to reduce the cost of raising your neurodiverse child on NeuroLaunch Diverse Discussions.

Dr. Heather Holleman & Coach Steve Gundy invite parents, guardians, and caregivers into practical conversations that support living life with a neurodivergent son or daughter. We talk about experiences and challenges that you bring to the discussion. Caring for your neurodivergent child means fatigue and anxiety we may not see. Join Dr. Holleman & Coach Gundy for a discussion on how caring for you cares for your child on NeuroLaunch Diverse Discussions.