Ep.88 Part 2 | Raising Neurodivergent Kids: Autism, ADHD and What We Learned Along the Way
Dear Dyslexic PodcastShow Notes
In Part 2 of this Deep Dive series, host Dr Shae speaks with Nick Nagzam and introduces the show’s mission to share honest conversations and build community around dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions, then moves into a discussion about working from home in a global, largely neurodivergent team and how home “distractions” can be less disruptive than office interruptions.
Nick shares how differences between his sons became clear during COVID lockdown homeschooling, leading to one child’s autism diagnosis at age four, and how a second child’s ADHD became more apparent after breaking his femur and losing physical outlets like sport. They discuss day-to-day family strategies such as running for self-regulation, setting device limits and screen lock times, bedtime wind-down routines, and sleep supports including slow-release melatonin. The guest also highlights support resources like Amaze and Autism Connect and learning through books.
00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:35 Remote Work Reality 03:19 Kids Diagnoses Story 05:29 Injury Reveals ADHD 07:25 Family Coping Strategies 09:44 Screens and Sleep 11:34 Finding Support 14:06 Resources and Wrap U
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