Empathy and Inclusion for Kids with Neurodivergence

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When Molly Smith first discovered her son's neurodivergence, she faced a whirlwind of emotions that many parents of children with special needs will recognize. In this episode, Molly opens up about her family's journey, from the initial challenges to learning how to parent in each new stage of development.

The aim of this first part in a two-part series on special needs is to encourage those in the trenches of parenting a neurodivergent child and remind them that they are not alone. Additionally, we hope to bring awareness around how to support those in your community who are caring for kids with special needs.

Topics Discussed

• (00:00) - Navigating Special Needs and Faith
• (10:40) - Supporting Special Needs Families With Compassion
• (22:39) - Building Inclusive Communities for Special Needs
• (28:17) - Seeking Help and Support in Community

Recommended Resources

For parents who want to start the convo with their kids on how to be a friend:

• Will you be friends with me? - Kathleen Long Bostrom
• Included - Jayneen Sanders
• Oliver's Extraordinary Friend - Andrea Mercier
• God's Very Good Idea - Trillia Newbell

Parents Reads:

• Magnificent Minds - Suzanne Goh
• The Whole Brain Child - Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
• But God - Lynn West
• On The Spectrum - Daniel Bowman Jr.

Podcasts:

• Take Care Special Moms
• Rising Above
• Hope Anew

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