On September 6th, I made a presentation to the City of Surrey to start a pilot project to bring in regularly scheduled sensory swim times.

I’ve spent the past few months working to put this together. I have received a ton of support from parents and advocacy groups plus Government officials in the Federal and Provincial Government and the Business Improvement Associations.

#ADHD #Autism #neurodiversity 🧠

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04:56:00.00 Slide 1 - About my Family

05:42:00.00 Slide 2 - 3 asks

06:40:00.00 Slide 3 - Supporters

07:08:05.06 Slide 4 - Reframe Disabilities

08:17:24.48 Slide 5 - When we are accessible

08:33:21.07 Slide 6 - What is out there now

09:37:07.02 Slide 7 - awareness and dialogue

10:36:12.19 Slide 8 - Barriers

11:40:24.48 Slide 9 - The Pilot

12:27:12.50 Slide 10 - reasonable schedule

13:26:11.18 Slide 11 - Solutions List

15:00:07.07 Slide 12 - Visual Schedule

15:25:09.69 Slide 13 - Signs

16:43:02.51 Slide 14 - Slide Left Blank

17:26:24.46 Slide 15 - Ask 2 - update to affirming language

18:48:09.69 Slide 16 - Ask 3

19:06:09.17 Slide 17 - Final

19:20:20.20 Kenzie says thank you

19:22:19.45 My Thank you and Asks

20:08:01.64 Opinions

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Song: New West

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This episode is just a quick summary of the episodes that are coming up in the next few weeks because I had some big events take place.

On September 6th, I made a presentation to the Parks and Rec board in the City that I live in to pilot a program for sensory friendly swim times. I had spent the past few months preparing for it and gathering support from business leaders, advocacy groups and Government officials.

You will get to hear the speech I made plus another episode about some details I couldn’t put in.

On September 8th, our Advocacy group, the ADHD Advocacy Society of BC also made a presentation to a cross ministry panel involving 5 different ministries. We did this in partnership with CADDRA and CADDAC and it was a moving and emotional experience. I recorded my speech so you could hear it plus an extra episode outlining some things that put the speech into more context.

If you want some insight how ADHD can affect your work life, give this one a listen.

I also had an opportunity to be on the radio and talk about the swim presentation plus about exclusion in schools. The links will be in that episode.

Finally, I have a conversation with Karyn Ross, who is our friend, mentor, the one who started the Love and Kindness Project Foundation, we talk about all things kindness, business and process improvement.

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Feel free to leave a comment, on the Facebook page.

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My guest on is Jeff Borschowa.

You may have heard me as a guest on his Global Wellness HQ

If you want to hear 2 guys express some feelings – this one is for you!

Global Wellness Podcast

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpwmm2Z0nYc⁠

Find us here

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⁠#adultadhd⁠ ⁠#adhdmom⁠ ⁠#adhddad

My guest on this episode is Jeff Borschowa.

You may have heard me as a guest on his Global Wellness HQ Podcast (link below) and this time we have a conversation on 2 parents (dads) and talking about our journey and what scares us.

If you want to hear 2 guys express some feelings – this one is for you!

Global Wellness Podcast

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpwmm2Z0nYc⁠

Find us here

Facebook

⁠https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheADHDFamily/⁠

Love and Kindness Project Foundation

⁠https://loveandkindnessproject.org/⁠

Owen’s YouTube Channel

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DangerMaxSupreme⁠⁠#adhd⁠ ⁠#autism⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ ⁠#anxiety⁠ ⁠#adhdawareness⁠

⁠#adhdproblems⁠ ⁠#depression⁠ ⁠#autismawareness⁠ ⁠#adhdlife⁠ ⁠#mentalhealthawareness⁠

⁠#neurodiversity⁠ ⁠#adhdsupport⁠ ⁠#dyslexia⁠ ⁠#adhdparenting⁠ ⁠#adhdbrain⁠

⁠#neurodivergent⁠ ⁠#parenting⁠ ⁠#ptsd⁠ ⁠#adhdwomen⁠ ⁠#adhdisreal⁠ ⁠#downsyndrome⁠ ⁠#love⁠

⁠#adultadhd⁠ ⁠#adhdmom⁠ ⁠#adhddad

My guest on is Jeff Borschowa.

You may have heard me as a guest on his Global Wellness HQ

If you want to hear 2 guys express some feelings – this one is for you!

Global Wellness Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpwmm2Z0nYc

Find us here

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheADHDFamily/

Love and Kindness Project Foundation

https://loveandkindnessproject.org/

Owen’s YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@DangerMaxSupreme

#adhdproblems #depression #autismawareness #adhdlife #mentalhealthawareness

#neurodiversity #adhdsupport #dyslexia #adhdparenting #adhdbrain

#neurodivergent #parenting #ptsd #adhdwomen #adhdisreal #downsyndrome #love

#adultadhd #adhdmom #adhddad

When we finally got our son’s Autism diagnosis, we were happy but when we told people about it, we started getting phrases like:

This happened multiple times and honestly, it took me a while to put into words what I was feeling – I was sad.

I was sad because the thought that went through my head was “Don’t you have any idea how amazing our son is? Have I not told you about the time that …?”

Stop looking at the label.

Sit back and get ready for some fun stories about awesome things that Owen has accomplished and what we’ve accomplished as a family.

In the next episode, I posted some questions to social media and arranged an interview with 3 parents that replied to it. I wanted to understand and hear different perspectives and see if there were any commonalities.

If you have ever felt alone, this is the episode will help you.

Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find us!

Feel free to leave a comment, on the Facebook page.

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Contact: [email protected]

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02:16:00.00 Funny Bit

02:38:00.00 Recap

03:58:00.00 Why I am sad

08:14:00.00 We are proud of Mackenzie

12:40:00.00 Strength Based Parening and what is it

14:30:00.00 Stair Climb - Our First Major Journey

16:38:00.00 About the Event

17:06:00.00 A bit about Jeremy

17:44:00.00 We were isolated

18:26:00.00 Planning

19:02:00.00 The Climb Itself

22:48:00.00 Triathlon

26:34:00.00 Owen Tri Story

28:24:00.00 7 Tips to Wrap Up

28:30:00.00 1 - Don't be afraid

29:11:00.00 2 - Consider your wording

29:54:00.00 3 - Seek Lived Experience

30:22:00.00 4 - It's ok to say I don't know

30:28:00.00 5 - Give the power to the other person

30:54:00.00 6 - Think of a kind response

31:24:00.00 7 - Be Curious

31:54:00.00 About the next episode

33:16:00.00 The End

I posted some questions to social media about the theme of my last show (when you disclose a diagnosis) and I spoke to 3 parents that had some strong feelings and experiences.

It’s time to hear the stories of Jeff's Story.

The questions I asked:

1) When you tell someone, your child has a disability, do you use specific terminology, do you just say disability, or does it depend on the situation?

2) What do you do when someone replies in a way that shocks you?

3) What are the responses that you’ve received?

4) How many people have tried to “fix” your child or you with ideas, remedies etc...

5) Have you ever had anyone declare that they don’t know how to respond?

6) What do you want people to know about your child?

7) What do you want people to say when you disclose?

Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find us!

Feel free to leave a comment, on the Facebook page.

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Contact: [email protected]

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01:02:05:12.40 A Funny Story 00:00:36:12.40

01:02:42:00.00 Introduction 00:02:42:00.00

01:05:26:00.00 About Jeff 00:00:54:00.00

01:06:20:00.00 Does Jeff use specific terminology? 00:02:24:00.00

01:08:46:00.00 How do you handle shocking phrases/ignorance 00:05:41:00.00

01:14:27:00.00 Kindness Break 00:00:34:00.00

01:15:01:00.00 Do people try to "fix" your child? 00:01:19:00.00

01:16:20:00.00 Handling "Free Parenting Advice" 00:02:44:00.00

01:19:04:00.00 Has anyone declared that they don't know how to respond? 00:02:29:12.40

01:21:33:12.40 What do you want to hear people say when you disclose? 00:01:46:00.00

01:23:20:00.00 Jeff's Love and Kindness Tip 00:01:22:00.00

01:24:42:00.00 Jeff's Bonus Tip 00:01:10:00.00

01:25:52:00.00 Jeff's Final Thoughts 00:00:00:00.01

01:26:08:00.00 Signing Off 00:00:00:00.01

I posted some questions to social media about the theme of my last show (when you disclose a diagnosis) and I spoke to 3 parents that had some strong feelings and experiences.

It’s time to hear the stories of Mary's Story.

The questions I asked:

1) When you tell someone, your child has a disability, do you use specific terminology, do you just say disability, or does it depend on the situation?

2) What do you do when someone replies in a way that shocks you?

3) What are the responses that you’ve received?

4) How many people have tried to “fix” your child or you with ideas, remedies etc...

5) Have you ever had anyone declare that they don’t know how to respond?

6) What do you want people to know about your child?

7) What do you want people to say when you disclose?

Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find us!

Feel free to leave a comment, on the Facebook page.

⁠https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheADHDFamily/⁠

Contact: [email protected]

⁠#adhd⁠ ⁠#autism⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ ⁠#anxiety⁠ ⁠#adhdawareness⁠

⁠#adhdproblems⁠ ⁠#depression⁠ ⁠#autismawareness⁠ ⁠#adhdlife⁠ ⁠#mentalhealthawareness⁠ ⁠#neurodiversity⁠ ⁠#adhdsupport⁠ ⁠#dyslexia⁠ ⁠#adhdparenting⁠ ⁠#adhdbrain⁠

⁠#neurodivergent⁠ ⁠#parenting⁠ ⁠#ptsd⁠ ⁠#adhdwomen⁠ ⁠#adhdisreal⁠ ⁠#downsyndrome⁠ ⁠#love⁠ ⁠#adultadhd⁠ ⁠#adhdmom⁠ ⁠#adhddad⁠ 

00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello

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00:17:12.40 Help Line and Time Code

00:36:00.00 Help Line Numbers

01:14:00.00 Land Acknowledgment

01:24:00.00 Show Theme

02:05:12.40 A Funny Story

02:42:00.00 Introduction

05:24:00.00 About Mary

05:54:00.00 Does Mary use specific terminology?

06:54:00.00 Why Mary uses certain phrases

08:48:00.00 How do you handle shocking phrases/ignorance

09:49:00.00 Do people try to "fix" your child?

12:34:00.00 Kindness Break

13:06:00.00 Has anyone declared that they don't know how to respond?

14:06:00.00 What do you want to hear people say when you disclose?

15:56:00.00 Tell me about your son

17:48:18.60 My child is awesome because they are unique

18:50:00.00 Mary's Final Thoughts

19:42:00.00 Signing Off

I posted some questions to social media about the theme of my last show (when you disclose a diagnosis) and I spoke to 3 parents that had some strong feelings and experiences.

It’s time to hear the stories of Tana's Story.

The questions I asked:

1) When you tell someone, your child has a disability, do you use specific terminology, do you just say disability, or does it depend on the situation?

2) What do you do when someone replies in a way that shocks you?

3) What are the responses that you’ve received?

4) How many people have tried to “fix” your child or you with ideas, remedies etc...

5) Have you ever had anyone declare that they don’t know how to respond?

6) What do you want people to know about your child?

7) What do you want people to say when you disclose?

Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find us!

Feel free to leave a comment, on the Facebook page.

⁠https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheADHDFamily/⁠

Contact: [email protected]

⁠#adhd⁠ ⁠#autism⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ ⁠#anxiety⁠ ⁠#adhdawareness⁠

⁠#adhdproblems⁠ ⁠#depression⁠ ⁠#autismawareness⁠ ⁠#adhdlife⁠ ⁠#mentalhealthawareness⁠ ⁠#neurodiversity⁠ ⁠#adhdsupport⁠ ⁠#dyslexia⁠ ⁠#adhdparenting⁠ ⁠#adhdbrain⁠

⁠#neurodivergent⁠ ⁠#parenting⁠ ⁠#ptsd⁠ ⁠#adhdwomen⁠ ⁠#adhdisreal⁠ ⁠#downsyndrome⁠ ⁠#love⁠ ⁠#adultadhd⁠ ⁠#adhdmom⁠ ⁠#adhddad⁠ 

00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello

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00:17:12.40 Help Line and Time Code

00:36:00.00 Help Line Numbers

01:14:00.00 Land Acknowledgment

01:24:00.00 Show Theme

02:05:12.40 A Funny Story

02:42:00.00 Introduction

05:24:00.00 About Tana

06:38:00.00 Does Tana use specific terminology?

07:12:00.00 How do you handle shocking phrases/ignorance

08:06:00.00 What responses have you gotten?

08:50:00.00 Is a lack of acknowledgement off putting?

10:06:00.00 Acronym Clarification

10:16:12.40 Kindness Break

10:48:00.00 Do people try to "fix" your child?

13:00:00.00 Has anyone declared that they don't know how to respond?

13:46:00.00 What do you want people to know about your kids?

18:04:00.00 What do you want to hear people say when you disclose?

19:07:12.40 Signing Off

I posted some questions to social media about the theme of my last show (when you disclose a diagnosis) and I spoke to 3 parents that had some strong feelings and experiences.

It’s time to hear the stories of Jeff's Story.

The questions I asked:

1) When you tell someone, your child has a disability, do you use specific terminology, do you just say disability, or does it depend on the situation?

2) What do you do when someone replies in a way that shocks you?

3) What are the responses that you’ve received?

4) How many people have tried to “fix” your child or you with ideas, remedies etc...

5) Have you ever had anyone declare that they don’t know how to respond?

6) What do you want people to know about your child?

7) What do you want people to say when you disclose?

Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find us!

Feel free to leave a comment, on the Facebook page.

⁠https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheADHDFamily/⁠

Contact: [email protected]

⁠#adhd⁠ ⁠#autism⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ ⁠#anxiety⁠ ⁠#adhdawareness⁠

⁠#adhdproblems⁠ ⁠#depression⁠ ⁠#autismawareness⁠ ⁠#adhdlife⁠ ⁠#mentalhealthawareness⁠ ⁠#neurodiversity⁠ ⁠#adhdsupport⁠ ⁠#dyslexia⁠ ⁠#adhdparenting⁠ ⁠#adhdbrain⁠

⁠#neurodivergent⁠ ⁠#parenting⁠ ⁠#ptsd⁠ ⁠#adhdwomen⁠ ⁠#adhdisreal⁠ ⁠#downsyndrome⁠ ⁠#love⁠ ⁠#adultadhd⁠ ⁠#adhdmom⁠ ⁠#adhddad⁠ 

00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello

00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Sponsor Ad

00:17:12.40 Help Line and Time Code

00:36:00.00 Help Line Numbers

01:14:00.00 Land Acknowledgment

01:24:00.00 Show Theme

02:05:12.40 A Funny Story

02:42:00.00 Introduction

05:26:00.00 About Jeff

06:20:00.00 Does Jeff use specific terminology?

08:46:00.00 How do you handle shocking phrases/ignorance

14:27:00.00 Kindness Break

15:01:00.00 Do people try to "fix" your child?

16:20:00.00 Handling "Free Parenting Advice"

19:04:00.00 Has anyone declared that they don't know how to respond?

21:33:12.40 What do you want to hear people say when you disclose?

23:20:00.00 Jeff's Love and Kindness Tip

24:42:00.00 Jeff's Bonus Tip

25:52:00.00 Jeff's Final Thoughts

26:08:00.00 Signing Off