77: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Without Punishment or Power Struggles with Marissa Taylor
Advocate, connect, and rethink what's possible for kids: We talk PDA, homeschooling, and "kids doing well IF they can".
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Show Notes
This week, I’m joined by the incredible Marissa Taylor, an Aussie, a passionate advocate for neurodivergent children and a mum to five neurodivergent kiddos.
She shares how emotional intelligence has completely changed her parenting and why so many neurodivergent children are being missed, dismissed, or even punished in schools - simply for being themselves.
We also dive into:
✨ The lens shift parents and teachers need to truly support neurodivergent kids (hello, Dr. Ross Greene!)
✨ Why the mainstream school system often fails kids emotionally and academically
✨ Why so many parents are turning to homeschooling (and whether it might be right for you)
✨ PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance (or Persistent Drive for Autonomy!), what it is and how to parent a PDA kiddo
✨ How Marissa courageously navigates burnout as an ND family - such profound message in there.
This episode is packed with insights, eye-openers, and of course emotional intelligence at the heart of it all. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just someone who wants to understand neurodiversity better, you neeeed this conversation in your life.
💡 Ready to rethink what’s possible for your child? Let's go.
Connect with Marissa here:
PDA Home Education AU: https://pdahomeedau.com/
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