Pt 3: The Reality of Being a Mum to Neurodivergent Children | Laura Guckian

About this episode

Laura Guckian and Dr Alex George discuss AuDHD, parenting neurodivergent children, and strategies for managing meltdowns.

In part three, Laura Guckian and Dr Alex George compare notes on their AuDHD and how she spotted the signs in both herself and her children that they were autistic.  Plus, she offers her advice on what to do during your child’s meltdown and the lesser-known signals of AuDHD in girls.  Follow @MindMommyCoaching and listen to Momfessions . Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Alex George

Guest: Laura Guckian

Topics covered

• neurodivergence
• parenting
• autism
• AuDHD
• mental health
• child development

Keywords

• neurodivergent
• autistic children
• AuDHD
• parenting advice
• meltdown management
• signs of autism
• mental fitness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MindMommyCoaching, Mettle

Products: Am I Normal?, Happy Habits

Books & works: Momfessions

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