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Transitions, Teen Independence & 10/10 Bath Time Glory | NeuroDADverse Ep.9


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🎧 Episode 9 – Transitions, Teen Independence & The First-Ever Perfect Bath


This week on The NeuroDadverse, Ben and Dan reflect on the sometimes messy, sometimes magical balancing act of parenting neurodivergent kids over the summer.


They cover emotional transitions, the challenge of growing teen independence, gaming boundaries, family sleepovers, unexpected sibling support, and how routines don’t always go to plan β€” especially when you think you've finally cracked them.


Also in this episode: social wins, reflective garden chats, risk-taking with family days out, and the first-ever 10/10 bath time score (complete with nail-cleaning and hair drying support from a sibling!).


If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by progress, regression, joy and rage all in the same day β€” you’ll feel right at home.


πŸ’¬ Topics this episode:


Transition challenges & when "when/then" plans fail


Supporting teen gaming without judgment


Sibling relationships & supportive moments


Wins in verbal and non-verbal communication


Reflecting on emotional growth vs surface behaviours


Navigating plans, surprises & soft play fears


The first-ever 10/10 bath time score


πŸ‘‡ CHAPTERS BELOW for easy navigation.

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 9

01:00 – Week in Three Words: Exciting, Quick Win, Relaxing

02:30 – Kids' sleepover, football, and gaming

04:00 – Oscar's sensory needs & table socialising

06:30 – Sensory comfort and family dynamic changes

07:30 – Reconnecting moments and communication joy

09:00 – More data, more overthinking in summer

10:30 – Parenting worry about solo gaming and disconnection

12:00 – Struggles getting to the sleepover

14:30 – Teen challenge: clothes & tech packing meltdown

16:00 – Building regulation back from frustration

17:30 – The next day's transition goes smoothly

18:30 – Big picture reflections on parenting ND kids

19:30 – Wins: Communication breakthroughs and self-advocacy

21:00 – Frankie sets clear boundaries & uses voice

23:30 – Ben's parenting win: Mabel's best football game ever

26:00 – Intense singing & in-game focus

28:00 – Looking ahead to the week: bus rides, beaches & open-top chaos

30:00 – Soft play memories & risk-taking parenting

32:00 – Preparing for unexpected reactions and resilience

34:00 – Social stories, spontaneity & holding back info

36:00 – Planning vs over-prepping transitions

39:00 – The soft play vs beach discussion

40:00 – Letting go of judgment from other adults

41:30 – Default bath talk: stimulation vs relaxation

44:00 – **Oscar’s first 10/10 bath score!**

46:00 – Sibling support and unexpected joy

48:00 – The power of grandparent feedback

50:00 – Reframing surprise wins & emotional support

52:00 – Outro: Listener callout & wrap-up


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