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Podcast 83 The Size of the Problem!

Why do some problems feel huge for our kids—when to us, they seem small?

In this episode, we unpack “The Size of the Problem” and why neurodivergent children— including those with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and gifted profiles—can experience everyday challenges as overwhelming, intense, and sometimes unmanageable.

Drawing on current research and real-life experiences, we explore how differences in emotional regulation, executive functioning, and threat perception can impact how children interpret and respond to problems.

But here’s the key:
 👉 It’s not just the problem—it’s the meaning we attach to it.

You’ll learn:
 • Why interpretation shapes emotional response
 • How “What am I making this mean?” can shift thinking
 • Common patterns like catastrophising, internalising, and rejection sensitivity
 • How adult responses directly influence children’s regulation
 • Practical, evidence-informed strategies to reduce overwhelm

Including simple tools like:
 ✔ Talking it out
 ✔ Drawing or mapping the problem
 ✔ Visual scaling (balloons, bubbles, problem size charts)

Because when we help children move from:
 ❌ “This is huge and I can’t cope”
 to
 ✅ “I can understand this and work through it”

—we build resilience, reduce anxiety, and support lifelong emotional regulation.

For more advice, support, to book a consultation or to find out more information please visit:

The Neurodiverse Education Hub Website

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e-book - Navigating Education: A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Right Primary School for your Neurodivergent Child

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