Podcast 83 The Size of the Problem

About this episode

This episode explores why neurodivergent children perceive everyday challenges as overwhelming and unmanageable.

Send us Fan Mail Podcast 83 The Size of the Problem! Why do some problems feel huge for our kids—when to us, they seem small? In this episode, we unpack “The Size of the Problem” and why neurodivergent children— including those with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and gifted profiles—can experience everyday challenges as overwhelming, intense, and sometimes unmanageable. Drawing on current research and real-life experiences, we explore how differences in emotional regulation, executive functioning, and t...

People in this episode

Host: Ruth

Topics covered

• neurodivergent challenges
• emotional regulation
• executive functioning
• problem size perception
• ASD
• ADHD
• anxiety

Keywords

• neurodiversity
• education
• children
• emotional challenges
• executive function
• ASD
• ADHD
• anxiety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASD, ADHD, anxiety, gifted profiles

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