Are We Really Listening to Autistic & ADHD Children?

Are We Really Listening to Autistic & ADHD Children?

From THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST by Holly Blanc Moses

June 4, 2026 · 24 min

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This episode discusses the importance of truly listening to autistic and ADHD children and how to support their needs.

I was in the hospital for seven days recently. Scared. Exhausted. Completely out of control of what was happening to my body. In the middle of all of it — a nurse walked in and asked if I wanted a blanket. It sounds small. It wasn't. Because in that moment, someone was asking what I needed. And I couldn't stop thinking about how rarely that happens... especially for neurodivergent kids. We tell them to use their words. We say, "Come to me before it gets to be too much." But when they do — when they say it's too loud, the clothes are itchy, I can't handle the cafeteria — too often what follows is a sigh, an eye roll, a "you'll be fine." They learn to say they're fine. They mask harder. They stop coming to us. This episode is about one simple, radical thing we can do differently. Ask. And then really listen. I'll share what this looks like in real life — real examples — and what to do when your child, student or client says "I'm fine" or "I don't care" (because that's also a sign). ❤️ Holly, The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist P.S. I've got more goodness for you! 🥁🥁🥁🥁 The 135 School Accommodations for Autistic & ADHD Students Guide is now available, including three detailed cases…

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