Ep. 3 - Neurodiversity, Nervous Systems & Parenting: A Conversation with Susana Castro
The Play Base · PodPopuli Media
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Show Notes
In this episode of Playdate with Frances, Frances welcomes Susana Castro - office manager of The Play Base, yoga teacher, coach, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity. Susanna shares her journey from Venezuela to the U.S., her experience raising a neurodivergent child, and how understanding her own ADHD transformed both her personal and professional life.
Together, Frances and Susanna discuss:
- Susanna’s role at The Play Base and why holding space for parents is essential
- Her “divorce” from traditional ABA and why she returned through a trauma-informed lens
- The importance of nervous system awareness in supporting children and families
- What it truly means to embrace neurodiversity without trying to “fix” anyone
- Empowering parents through coaching rather than “training”
This episode is a heartfelt and insightful conversation for parents, educators, and anyone seeking a more compassionate, nervous-system-informed approach to supporting neurodivergent children.
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