The layers of prescriptive parenting books PLUS a nervous system that reaches for the "right" way to do something PLUS the genetic likelihood of ND kids in ND families means that well-meaning advice can land really dangerously for the parent.
#NDparenting
#NDparenting
Picky by Helen Zoe Veit will hurt people. Food aversion has proven neurobiological factors and ARFID doesn’t typically respond to exposure therapy. There are social elements and some kids are “just” selective in their eating, but putting it all under one tent will kill kids.
Picky-eating American children are afflicted with a form of privilege we don't talk about enough: not-dying privilege.
To explain, @amybrown.xyz kicks off our TASTE week: www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/picky-book-r...
To explain, @amybrown.xyz kicks off our TASTE week: www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/picky-book-r...
May 12, 2026 at 8:48 AM
The layers of prescriptive parenting books PLUS a nervous system that reaches for the "right" way to do something PLUS the genetic likelihood of ND kids in ND families means that well-meaning advice can land really dangerously for the parent.
#NDparenting
#NDparenting
Thrilled to be here! Looking forward to connecting with new and old - and having open, authentic honest conversations. #neurodiversity #inclusion #humanaffirming #neurodivergence #ndparenting
February 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Thrilled to be here! Looking forward to connecting with new and old - and having open, authentic honest conversations. #neurodiversity #inclusion #humanaffirming #neurodivergence #ndparenting
Aight. Gonna focus on this place as my Twitter replacement.
HMU if any of these resonate with you:
#autism
#adhd
#GoodOmens
#Destiel
#science
#healthcare
#NDparenting
#reading
#ChronicIllness
#BeingLeftist
HMU if any of these resonate with you:
#autism
#adhd
#GoodOmens
#Destiel
#science
#healthcare
#NDparenting
#reading
#ChronicIllness
#BeingLeftist
December 11, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Aight. Gonna focus on this place as my Twitter replacement.
HMU if any of these resonate with you:
#autism
#adhd
#GoodOmens
#Destiel
#science
#healthcare
#NDparenting
#reading
#ChronicIllness
#BeingLeftist
HMU if any of these resonate with you:
#autism
#adhd
#GoodOmens
#Destiel
#science
#healthcare
#NDparenting
#reading
#ChronicIllness
#BeingLeftist
Happy GCSE results day eve to all who are celebrating.
Just described to me by the oldest as ‘Christmas eve’s evil twin’. #gcseresultsday2025 #gcse #resultsday #exams #NDparenting #SENDparents
Just described to me by the oldest as ‘Christmas eve’s evil twin’. #gcseresultsday2025 #gcse #resultsday #exams #NDparenting #SENDparents
August 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy GCSE results day eve to all who are celebrating.
Just described to me by the oldest as ‘Christmas eve’s evil twin’. #gcseresultsday2025 #gcse #resultsday #exams #NDparenting #SENDparents
Just described to me by the oldest as ‘Christmas eve’s evil twin’. #gcseresultsday2025 #gcse #resultsday #exams #NDparenting #SENDparents
The summer holidays got me thinking.
Little One, and many children like him, whether neurodivergent or with additional and complex needs, thrive on routine. 1/8
#additionallearningneeds #specialeducationalneeds #sen #aln #complexneeds #parenting #alnparenting #neurodivergence #ndkids #ndparenting
Little One, and many children like him, whether neurodivergent or with additional and complex needs, thrive on routine. 1/8
#additionallearningneeds #specialeducationalneeds #sen #aln #complexneeds #parenting #alnparenting #neurodivergence #ndkids #ndparenting
September 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The summer holidays got me thinking.
Little One, and many children like him, whether neurodivergent or with additional and complex needs, thrive on routine. 1/8
#additionallearningneeds #specialeducationalneeds #sen #aln #complexneeds #parenting #alnparenting #neurodivergence #ndkids #ndparenting
Little One, and many children like him, whether neurodivergent or with additional and complex needs, thrive on routine. 1/8
#additionallearningneeds #specialeducationalneeds #sen #aln #complexneeds #parenting #alnparenting #neurodivergence #ndkids #ndparenting
Today is a reminder that connection doesn’t have to look one way.
Here’s to the dads who love through interests, who regulate alongside their kids, and who build relationships in ways that feel natural and authentic.
#FathersDay #NeurodivergentFamilies #NDParenting
Here’s to the dads who love through interests, who regulate alongside their kids, and who build relationships in ways that feel natural and authentic.
#FathersDay #NeurodivergentFamilies #NDParenting
June 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Today is a reminder that connection doesn’t have to look one way.
Here’s to the dads who love through interests, who regulate alongside their kids, and who build relationships in ways that feel natural and authentic.
#FathersDay #NeurodivergentFamilies #NDParenting
Here’s to the dads who love through interests, who regulate alongside their kids, and who build relationships in ways that feel natural and authentic.
#FathersDay #NeurodivergentFamilies #NDParenting
My biggest’s birthday today, I always struggle with what to do for her. She doesn’t enjoy the same things as other 20-somethings but never know if I am patronising her to gift things she has an interest in but that are basically for kids? #SENDparenting #NDparenting
August 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
My biggest’s birthday today, I always struggle with what to do for her. She doesn’t enjoy the same things as other 20-somethings but never know if I am patronising her to gift things she has an interest in but that are basically for kids? #SENDparenting #NDparenting
It’s gotten SO BAD. My bedroom is separated from the living room by 1 door and even when I leave the door open she says I’m too far!!!! I COULD TOSS A PAPER BALL AND STILL REACH HER!!! I’M GOING INSANE!!! I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SOLITARY CREATURE!!!!
#NdParenting #AutisticMom #AutisticParent
#NdParenting #AutisticMom #AutisticParent
March 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It’s gotten SO BAD. My bedroom is separated from the living room by 1 door and even when I leave the door open she says I’m too far!!!! I COULD TOSS A PAPER BALL AND STILL REACH HER!!! I’M GOING INSANE!!! I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SOLITARY CREATURE!!!!
#NdParenting #AutisticMom #AutisticParent
#NdParenting #AutisticMom #AutisticParent
We just moved to a house with a basement and 7 doesn't like us spending time down there in the evening and it's causing so much drama.
I'm truly exhausted. We get over one hurdle and then there's another.
#parenting #NDparenting
I'm truly exhausted. We get over one hurdle and then there's another.
#parenting #NDparenting
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
We just moved to a house with a basement and 7 doesn't like us spending time down there in the evening and it's causing so much drama.
I'm truly exhausted. We get over one hurdle and then there's another.
#parenting #NDparenting
I'm truly exhausted. We get over one hurdle and then there's another.
#parenting #NDparenting
I've just finished #reading my 15th book this year (and my first non-fiction book of the year). 'Raising Attention' by @sarahockwellsmith.bsky.social has been challenging, refreshing and one of those books where you feel seen. Highly recommend. #NDParenting #Neurodivergent #GentleParenting
July 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I've just finished #reading my 15th book this year (and my first non-fiction book of the year). 'Raising Attention' by @sarahockwellsmith.bsky.social has been challenging, refreshing and one of those books where you feel seen. Highly recommend. #NDParenting #Neurodivergent #GentleParenting
How do you handle sensory overload in your household? Share your go-to strategy — or just vent.
#NDParenting
#NDParenting
April 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
How do you handle sensory overload in your household? Share your go-to strategy — or just vent.
#NDParenting
#NDParenting
Some days feel like a never-ending loop of “stop that” and “please listen.” You’re not alone.
#ParentingSupport #NDParenting
#ParentingSupport #NDParenting
April 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Some days feel like a never-ending loop of “stop that” and “please listen.” You’re not alone.
#ParentingSupport #NDParenting
#ParentingSupport #NDParenting
9 year old: you know, if I have to go to hell, my one item I would take would be bubble wrap. Because at least I could have some fun walking around it and popping it while I'm there.
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So much to unpack.
#FromTheMouthsOfBabes #NonSequitirs #NDParenting
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So much to unpack.
#FromTheMouthsOfBabes #NonSequitirs #NDParenting
January 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
9 year old: you know, if I have to go to hell, my one item I would take would be bubble wrap. Because at least I could have some fun walking around it and popping it while I'm there.
...
So much to unpack.
#FromTheMouthsOfBabes #NonSequitirs #NDParenting
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So much to unpack.
#FromTheMouthsOfBabes #NonSequitirs #NDParenting