Being a neurodivergent parent comes with a unique combination of strengths, insights, and challenges. Parenting while also navigating your own neurodivergent experiences often means developing creative strategies, building flexibility into routines, and finding ways to balance your own sensory and emotional needs with those of your children. Many neurodivergent parents bring deep empathy, problem-solving skills, and an intuitive understanding of supports needs into their parenting. They may also face extra layers of stress, overwhelm, or uncertainty about where to find support. Understanding your own neurodivergence can be an important first step in creating a more sustainable and fulfilling family life. The resources below were gathered by my intern to offer guidance, tools, and community connections that can help you find practical support and a sense of validation as you move forward on your parenting journey.
Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD) Parent Resources
https://www.bravemindspsychologicalservices.com/to-the-neurodivergent-mother-finding-grace-in-adhd-and-autism-parenting/(have a virtual safe space mother group that meets Wednesdays)
Podcast: Women with ADHD and parenting https://open.spotify.com/episode/5x0Vz6GqzS8VXnzbAhf8Qz?si=IzU4fUwqTxSN1PK1XbrP8w
Home Management for Moms with ADHD blog:
https://www.amymariehann.com/blog
https://chadd.org/attention-article/strategies-for-dads-with-adhd/(Article)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/547-a-parenting-toolkit-for-moms-and-dads-with-adhd/id668174671?i=1000700737765(Podcast for moms and dads with ADHD & who have ADHD children)
https://thedadpad.co.uk/ask-dadpad/coping-as-an-autistic-new-parent/(Coping as a new parent with autism)
Let’s build a resource list together! Comment below with your go-to books, podcasts, articles, or groups for neurodivergent parents.
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