My son made me dinner...kinda and it meant everything | NeuroDADverse Ep.63

Sometimes the biggest parenting breakthrough isn't hearing a new word, it's finally understanding what your child has been trying to tell you all along. Sometimes progress isn't loud. Sometimes it looks like a picture card on the fridge, a homemade fajita, a family walk, or a child quietly showing you exactly what they need.This week on The NeuroDADverse, Dan and Ben reflect on a week filled with those seemingly small moments that actually mean everything. From visual schedules helping Frankie prepare for swimming, to unexpected communication breakthroughs and family adventures led entirely by him, it's an episode about recognising progress in all its different forms. Ben also shares how changing the way he communicates with Oscar has encouraged more independence, while both dads reflect on the importance of adapting to their children's needs rather than expecting them to adapt to ours. In this episode we discuss:- Using visual schedules and social stories- Supporting autistic communication- Independence and reducing conversational pressure- Frankie's growing confidence and decision-making- A family walk that turned into an unexpected adventure- Summer holidays before the return to school- Celebrating the little wins that most people never see If you're parenting an autistic or ADHD child, or navigating life within the SEND community, we hope this episode reminds you that communication comes in many forms and every small step forward deserves celebrating. 💛 We'd love to hear about one moment your child surprised you this week. 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 Three Words for the Week02:14 A Surprisingly Calm Summer Week03:50 Different Children, Different Needs07:40 Visual Schedules for Swimming10:30 Frankie's Biggest Communication Win12:10 Oscar's Growing Independence16:15 When Visual Supports Really Work18:20 What Happens When Plans Change?22:11 Frankie Makes Dad a Fajita!26:05 Parenting Wins This Week27:30 A Surprise Visitor During Recording!32:30 Preparing for Back to School35:10 Frankie Leads a Family Adventure37:45 The Closest He's Come to Saying "Mum"40:30 Looking Ahead to Next Week42:13 School Readiness & New Activities50:03 You're Definitely Not Alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.