We Never Thought Family Holidays Could Feel Like This | Autism & ADHD Parenting | NeuroDADverse Ep.61

There was a time when we weren't sure we'd ever manage a family holiday like this. Now we're looking back, not because everything was perfect, but because we've realised just how far our families have come. This week on The NeuroDADverse, Ben reflects on returning from Turkey after two incredible weeks away, while Dan shares the ongoing reality of summer holidays, changing routines and helping Frankie navigate another week without school. From airport anxiety and negotiating with teenagers to swimming from boats, family adventures, sensory regulation and celebrating those unexpected moments of independence, this episode is a reminder that progress often happens so gradually you don't notice it until you stop and look back. We also discuss:Travelling abroad with neurodivergent childrenSummer holidays and losing routineSupporting autistic and ADHD teenagers through transitionsWhy every family win is built on hundreds of tiny stepsBuilding resilience through new experiencesLooking ahead to another busy family week If you're raising an autistic child, navigating ADHD, or parenting within the SEND community, we hope this episode reminds you that your difficult days don't define your journey.Sometimes the biggest victories are the ones you only notice in hindsight.💛 If this episode resonates with you, we'd love to hear about a moment when you realised just how far your own family had come. Join the conversation in the comments or over on our social channels.🎙️ NeuroDADverse PodcastReal conversations about raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. Hosted by two UK dads, NeuroDADverse explores autism, ADHD, SEND parenting, mental load, masking, school systems, identity, and the everyday wins and struggles of neurodivergent family life. If you’re a parent of an autistic child, an ADHD dad, part of a SEND family, or simply looking for honest, relatable parenting conversations — you’re not alone here. 🔔 New episodes weekly📢 Share, rate, or comment to help more families discover the show📧 neurodadverse@gmail.com🌐 All links & platforms:👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • Audible📺 Watch full episodes & short clips on YouTube📲 Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDLife #AutismParenting#ADHDDads #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse#DifferentNotLess #NeurodiversityUK Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to The NeuroDADverse00:43 A huge thank you for our One-Year Q&A02:00 Summer holidays: Sleep & routine challenges07:02 Building resilience through difficult days10:24 Ben reflects on travelling to Turkey12:30 Negotiating with neurodivergent teenagers17:47 Holiday wins that changed everything18:37 Swimming, boats & growing confidence22:13 Father-daughter adventure in nature26:39 Looking back on an incredible holiday29:09 Frankie's latest wins34:02 Sunrise, nature & finding calm38:58 Looking ahead to next week40:00 Anime, anniversaries & family plans43:03 Thank you for an amazing first year44:02 You're definitely not alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.