The Neurolicious Podcast brings valuable insights to parents navigating autism. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of puberty.

Meet Leeanne Hawke

Leeanne Hawke is a mother, advocate, and expert by experience in raising a child with autism. Her journey with her 17-year-old son has given her unique insights into the challenges and joys of parenting a neurodivergent teenager.

Leeanne’s approach combines practical wisdom with heartfelt empathy, making her an invaluable resource for other parents on similar paths. Her openness about both the struggles and triumphs offers a realistic view of life with an autistic teen.

Through her experiences, Leeanne has become a beacon of hope and support for the autism community, sharing strategies that have worked for her family and offering encouragement to others.

This episode discusses instances of children becoming agitated and using aggression as a form of communication. If you are concerned about someone in your home please seek support from these resources:

https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/talk-someone/advice-line 

https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/

https://intouch.org.au/

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

We’re here for honest conversations, practical ideas and those “Oh thank goodness, it’s not just us!” moments.

Want more Neurolicious?

If you love the podcast and want to go a little deeper, come and join our growing Neurolicious community.

As part of our community, you can access:

✨ Our award-winning parenting programs — practical, neuroaffirming support designed to help you better understand your child and feel more confident navigating everyday family life.

🎙️ Behind-the-scenes chats — this is where things get really real! The conversations that happen when the microphones should probably have been turned off… parenting wins, parenting fails, things we’re learning and the moments that remind us we're all figuring this out as we go.

💛 Our private Facebook community — a supportive space to connect, ask questions, join conversations and be part of a community of parents who genuinely get it.

Plus, we’ll be sharing extra resources, conversations, updates and opportunities to connect with us along the way.

Come join us

Because parenting a neurodivergent child was never meant to be done alone.

Listen. Learn. Laugh. Connect.

Welcome to Neurolicious — we're r...

No form of parenting is that easy, most parents are familiar with the usual struggles -no sleep, no 'me time', no more free weekends, and well the list goes on and on. Parenting a child on the autism spectrum can be even more challenging. Welcome to our world. A world of fun, a bit of stress, and a whole bunch of interest in neurodiversity. We are surrounded by neurodivergence in both our personal and professional lives and we are welcoming you into our space. Enjoy!

We’re here for honest conversations, practical ideas and those “Oh thank goodness, it’s not just us!” moments.

Want more Neurolicious?

If you love the podcast and want to go a little deeper, come and join our growing Neurolicious community.

As part of our community, you can access:

✨ Our award-winning parenting programs — practical, neuroaffirming support designed to help you better understand your child and feel more confident navigating everyday family life.

🎙️ Behind-the-scenes chats — this is where things get really real! The conversations that happen when the microphones should probably have been turned off… parenting wins, parenting fails, things we’re learning and the moments that remind us we're all figuring this out as we go.

💛 Our private Facebook community — a supportive space to connect, ask questions, join conversations and be part of a community of parents who genuinely get it.

Plus, we’ll be sharing extra resources, conversations, updates and opportunities to connect with us along the way.

Come join us

Because parenting a neurodivergent child was never meant to be done alone.

Listen. Learn. Laugh. Connect.

Welcome to Neurolicious — we're r...

The launch of The Neurolicious Podcast marks the end of an era of loneliness for parents navigating the neurodiverse world. 

When a Paediatric Developmental Educator and a mum of a child on the autism spectrum teams up with a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a recent diagnosis of ADHD, we truly become the brains trust and support team that you need. 

We explore the topics that people find hard to unpack, we talk about our daily struggles both at home and at work and we offer really useful and practical ideas to help make your load slightly lighter. 

Parenting in general can bring feelings of isolation and confusion, add neurodiversity into the mix and it can, at times, feel crippling. 

Let's get into it. 

You'll hear more from us on the 16th May when we have an official launch. 

Em and Kylee

We’re here for honest conversations, practical ideas and those “Oh thank goodness, it’s not just us!” moments.

Want more Neurolicious?

If you love the podcast and want to go a little deeper, come and join our growing Neurolicious community.

As part of our community, you can access:

✨ Our award-winning parenting programs — practical, neuroaffirming support designed to help you better understand your child and feel more confident navigating everyday family life.

🎙️ Behind-the-scenes chats — this is where things get really real! The conversations that happen when the microphones should probably have been turned off… parenting wins, parenting fails, things we’re learning and the moments that remind us we're all figuring this out as we go.

💛 Our private Facebook community — a supportive space to connect, ask questions, join conversations and be part of a community of parents who genuinely get it.

Plus, we’ll be sharing extra resources, conversations, updates and opportunities to connect with us along the way.

Come join us

Because parenting a neurodivergent child was never meant to be done alone.

Listen. Learn. Laugh. Connect.

Welcome to Neurolicious — we're r...