The ADHD Reframed Project Podcast

S1 Ep 18 | The Village Effect: Jean Ramsey on Intergenerational Support and ADHD Coaching


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It takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a reframed village to support a neurodivergent one.

This week, Emma is joined by Jean Ramsey to explore the transformative impact of coaching beyond the individual. We’re looking at the ripple effect: how understanding ADHD changes the way parents parent, how grandparents connect, and how educators lead. Jean shares deep insights into supporting neurodivergent children by shifting the focus from "compliance" to "connection."

Whether you are a parent in the thick of it, a grandparent wanting to understand, or an educator looking for a better way, this episode provides the practical strategies and emotional heart needed to build a supportive, neuro-inclusive environment.

In this episode, we reframe:

  • The Family Ripple Effect: How one diagnosis can heal relationships across generations.
  • Coaching in the Classroom: Moving educators from "managing behaviour" to "supporting brains."
  • Grandparents & Neurodiversity: Bridging the generational gap in understanding ADHD.
  • Acceptance as Foundation: Why strategy fails without a baseline of emotional safety.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Neurodiversity

02:49 Understanding Neurodiversity and Its Impact

05:54 Teaching and the Creative Arts

09:08 Personal Experiences in Education

11:57 The Journey of Self-Discovery

14:57 Overcoming Academic Challenges

17:53 The Importance of Support in Education

20:48 Redefining Intelligence and Capability

24:11 Learning Styles and Academic Success

33:33 Learning Through Discussion

34:32 Study Techniques and Tools

37:12 Supportive Educational Environments

39:39 Understanding ADHD in Education

41:38 Coaching and Parental Guidance

46:26 Addressing School Avoidance

51:21 The Need for Educational Reform

55:12 Final Thoughts and Advice

Jean's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanramseycoach/

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The ADHD Reframed Project PodcastBy Host - Emma Craven