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Empathy Stories: The Gift of Extraordinary Children
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A mum of three joins the show to talk about the realities, opportunities and challenges associated with being the mum to teenagers who she terms as "Wonderfully Wired" - which she uses to refer to her own children, and those of others, who experience giftedness or neurodiversity in some form.
She bravely unpacks how learning for children with neurodiversity is often seen as a draw back but that in her opinion it also comes with powerful viewpoints and talents that can be missed if we are not looking carefully. She shares with us to the "gifts" of dyslexia and how labels can deeply reframe our mindset introducing us to the term 'trade off weaknesses.'
Hear our guest speak about the parenthood identity (and pressure) that we place on ourselves, how we navigate teen life and identity, and how we make decisions around our school systems that often don't fit children on the neurodiverse journey. She raises some poignant questions around what our children need, how we address these as parents and the type of support we can offer them. She questions what the message is that neurodiverse children are getting in school, and how this impacts their own self image and confidence.
Raw and honest, with a profound professional opinion to back up this story, tune on in. Not only will you understand a unique and calm perspective on our role and capacity as mothers, but you will gain powerful insights into parenthood of teens and how to raise gifted children in a whole new light.
If you want to hear more about coping strategies, research and opportunities in remedial care, progress and encouragement for neurodiverse children check out www.wonderfullywired.online or follow wonderfullywiredbyelle on Instagram.
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