Ep 78: Understanding ADHD: Insights from a Dad's Perspective

About this episode

Derek McCormack shares his experiences and insights on parenting neurodivergent children.

Have you ever felt the weight of navigating a world that doesn’t quite understand the unique challenges of neurodivergence? In this heartfelt episode, Shae sits down with Derek McCormack from the Raising Children Network. Derek shares what it’s been like parenting neurodivergent children, navigating complex emotions, diagnoses, and shifting perspectives. From exploring emotional load to advocating in school systems, Derek’s insights are real, relatable, and deeply needed.

People in this episode

Host: Shae

Guest: Derek McCormack

Topics covered

• ADHD
• neurodivergence
• parenting
• emotional load
• advocacy

Keywords

• neurodivergent children
• school systems
• complex emotions

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