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The Neurodiversity Parenting Podcast

If you're raising autistic children, or kids with ADHD, PDA, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dyslexia, anxiety, or a giddy combination of any of those things, you'll almost certainly find something relatable in my podcast episodes about parenting neurodivergent children.

Have a rummage through the archives to see which ones best relate to your own setup.

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Raising SEND kids: the dads’ perspective | Terry Lloyd
NeuroshamblesFebruary 04, 2026x
9
01:36:31176.74 MB

Raising SEND kids: the dads’ perspective | Terry Lloyd

Mark Allen is joined by Terry Lloyd for an honest, insightful and humorous chat about what it feels like to parent neurodivergent kids from a dad’s perspective. They lift the lid on why dads are always “late to the party” when it comes to recognising neurodivergence, struggling to process what it al...

How broken is the healthcare system? | Dr Lucy Pocock
NeuroshamblesJanuary 21, 2026x
8
01:39:56183 MB

How broken is the healthcare system? | Dr Lucy Pocock

Episode 50 of this neurodivergent parenting podcast takes a clear, practical look at how families in the UK end up navigating the healthcare system when they suspect their child might be autistic and/or ADHD. Mark is joined by Lucy Pocock, a registered GP and parent of a neurodivergent child, as the...

School: The Primary Years | Grace Lockrobin
NeuroshamblesJanuary 07, 2026
23
01:35:25174.74 MB

School: The Primary Years | Grace Lockrobin

If you’ve ever felt like Key Stage 2 at school was when it all got harder - not only for your neurodivergent child, but also for you as a parent - this is the episode for you. Mark is joined by philosophy educator and fellow Neuroshambler Grace Lockrobin for a cathartic look at the ages of 7-11, whi...

How autistic is your child? | Kieran Rose
NeuroshamblesDecember 03, 2025x
6
01:55:23211.3 MB

How autistic is your child? | Kieran Rose

This week, Mark is joined once again by the brilliant Kieran Rose, AKA The Autistic Advocate – writer, educator, and parent of three neurodivergent children. Together, they take a deep (and sometimes uncomfortable) dive into one of the most contentious topics in neurodiversity parenting: labels. Wha...

Kids refusing medical help | Michelle Parton
NeuroshamblesNovember 19, 2025x
5
01:22:59151.98 MB

Kids refusing medical help | Michelle Parton

This week, Mark is joined by Michelle Parton – a long-time Neuroshambles listener and parent of two neurodivergent children. They explore one of the more baffling challenges of raising our kids: why do so many of them flat-out refuse medical assistance? From hiding lava lamp injuries to meltdown-ind...

Difficulty with transitions - Part 2 | Pete Wharmby
NeuroshamblesNovember 05, 2025x
4
01:36:15176.25 MB

Difficulty with transitions - Part 2 | Pete Wharmby

In part two of this deep dive into transitions, Mark reunites with author, trainer, and neurodiversity advocate Pete Wharmby to look at more reasons they can cause such a monumental challenge for autistic, ADHD and PDA kids (and adults). From difficulties pulling our kids away from screen-time and r...

Difficulty with transitions - Part 1 | Pete Wharmby
NeuroshamblesOctober 22, 2025x
3
01:25:55157.33 MB

Difficulty with transitions - Part 1 | Pete Wharmby

This episode of Neuroshambles, will resonate will all parents of neurodifferent kids, as Mark discusses difficulties with transition with the wonderful autism advocate, Pete Wharmby. Together, they delve into the messy, stressful, and often misunderstood world of transitions – from seemingly small e...

Managing the work/shambles balance | Mark Holborow
NeuroshamblesOctober 08, 2025x
2
01:31:16167.13 MB

Managing the work/shambles balance | Mark Holborow

In this episode of Neuroshambles, Mark Allen is joined by devoted dad and fellow Neuroshambler Mark Holborow, for a refreshingly honest look at the difficulties of holding down a job, while raising neurodivergent kids and trying (often unsuccessfully) to keep those two worlds from colliding. They di...

Swearing | Heidi Mavir
NeuroshamblesSeptember 24, 2025x
1
01:28:20161.77 MB

Swearing | Heidi Mavir

To kick off Season 3, Mark welcomes back Neuroshambles favourite Heidi Mavir - bestselling author, speaker, fearless advocate and proud neurodivergent parent - for a lively and cathartic deep dive into swearing. From F-bombs on the trampoline to grandparent-safe alternatives, they explore how langua...

Surviving the summer holidays | Lisa Galley
NeuroshamblesJuly 23, 2025x
22
01:18:53144.45 MB

Surviving the summer holidays | Lisa Galley

In this season finale, Mark welcomes back the brilliant Lisa Galley (@school_run_mum_autism), who is an autism family consultant, ex-speech and language therapist, and mum of three grown-up autistic humans. Together, they discuss how the summer holidays are a very different experience for parents of...

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