We're Not Your Typical Podcast

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  What Happens When Your Autistic Child Becomes an Adult? 14.09.2026 40min

  What is it really like raising a child with complex autism and high support needs? In this episode of We’re Not Your Typical, we sit down with Lucy, mum to 16-year-old Jacob, to hear her honest story of raising a child with autism, ADHD, developmental delay and significant care needs. Lucy shares the realities of parenting Jacob from his early diagnosis through to his teenage years, including non-verbal autism, sensory challenges, self-injurious behaviour, toileting, sleep, medication, education and accessing support. She also opens up about the challenges of being a full-time carer, the importance of respite care, supporting siblings and the difficult questions that come with thinking about an autistic child's future and adulthood. This is an honest and emotional conversation about autism parenting, complex autism, high support needs, disability support, respite care and life beyond childhood. If you're a parent of an autistic child, caring for someone with additional needs, or simply want to better understand the realities many families face, this episode is for you. 👉 Join our Patreon for more support, community and behind-the-scenes content: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on autism, SEND parenting and real family stories. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #SENDParenting #AutismDad #EHCP #HomeEducation #NeurodivergentFamily #AutismAwareness #SpecialNeeds #ParentingJourney
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  Doctors Missed My Son's Rare Skull Condition | Eri 17.08.2026 22min

  When Eri's son Rio was born, she immediately knew something wasn't right. Having seen her brother live with Craniosynostosis, she recognised the signs that others missed. What followed was a journey of multiple brain surgeries, months of uncertainty, and learning to trust her instincts when medical professionals weren't convinced. In this emotional episode of We're Not Your Typical, Eri shares Rio's story, from his diagnosis at birth to undergoing life-changing surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and why parents should never ignore their gut feeling. In this episode: 🧠 What Craniosynostosis is and how it affects brain development 🏥 Rio's first surgery at just four months old ⚠️ How routine eye tests revealed dangerous pressure on his brain 💙 The emotional reality of watching your child undergo brain surgery twice 👶 The signs every parent should know to look out for 🙏 Why trusting your instincts can save your child's life ✨ Life after surgery and Rio's recovery journey If you're a parent worried about your child's development, head shape, or you've experienced a rare diagnosis, this episode is filled with hope, awareness, and practical advice. 💬 Have you experienced something similar? Share your story in the comments to help raise awareness for other families. 👉 Join our Patreon for more support, community and behind-the-scenes content: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on autism, SEND parenting and real family stories. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #SENDParenting #AutismDad #EHCP #HomeEducation #NeurodivergentFamily #AutismAwareness #SpecialNeeds #ParentingJourney
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  Autism, ADHD & The AI App Every Family Needs 10.08.2026 32min

  What happens when your child's autism and ADHD diagnosis changes your entire life? In this episode of We're Not Your Typical, Ben shares his family's powerful journey through school refusal, late autism and ADHD diagnoses, parenting challenges, and how those experiences inspired him to build an AI-powered app designed specifically for neurodivergent families. Ben opens up about navigating mainstream education, masking, therapy, marriage, late diagnosis as an adult, ADHD medication, and the realities of raising neurodivergent children. He also explains how his app, SYLVA, aims to support families with personalised parenting advice, emotional support, and practical tools for everyday life. In this episode we discuss: - Autism and ADHD diagnosis in children and adults - School refusal and masking - Parenting neurodivergent children - Marriage and relationships under pressure - Late autism and ADHD diagnosis - ADHD medication myths and realities - AI support for neurodivergent families - DLA forms, NHS waiting lists and family support - Emotional wellbeing for parents - Building technology to help SEND families Whether you're parenting an autistic child, navigating ADHD, waiting for a diagnosis, or simply looking for support, this conversation offers practical advice, reassurance, and hope. 👉 Join our Patreon for more support, community and behind-the-scenes content: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on autism, SEND parenting and real family stories. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #SENDParenting #AutismDad #EHCP #HomeEducation #NeurodivergentFamily #AutismAwareness #SpecialNeeds #ParentingJourney
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  Our Autism Journey: Raising Neurodivergent Children as Sisters-in-Law 03.08.2026 35min

  What happens when your sister-in-law becomes your biggest source of support through one of the hardest journeys of your life? In this emotional episode, Sophie is joined by her sister-in-law, Talia, to share the story of how they went from strangers to best friends, bonded by motherhood and later united through raising neurodivergent children. Together, they open up about the early signs of autism, navigating developmental delays, the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis, sleep struggles, family dynamics, sibling relationships, and how autism has shaped their lives. This honest conversation offers reassurance, understanding, and hope for parents, carers, and families navigating autism and neurodiversity. In this episode we discuss: - The early signs of autism they first noticed - Why sleep difficulties can be an early indicator - The emotional reality of receiving an autism diagnosis - Supporting autistic children through family life - Helping cousins understand autism - Raising neurodivergent children together - The importance of early intervention - How family support makes all the difference - Motherhood, friendship and becoming sisters Whether you're parenting an autistic child, supporting a neurodivergent family member, or simply want to understand autism better, this episode is full of honest conversations and lived experience. 💜 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment sharing your own experiences. 👉 Join our Patreon for more support, community and behind-the-scenes content: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on autism, SEND parenting and real family stories. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #Parenting #AutismParenting #SpecialNeeds #AdditionalNeeds #Neurodivergent #Motherhood #FamilyPodcast #ParentingPodcast #AutisticChildren #AutismSupport #WomenSupportingWomen #SistersInLaw #FamilyLife #Podcast #UKPodcast #RaisingAutisticChildren #AutismJourney
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  Why We Took Our Autistic Daughter OUT of School | Ryan 27.07.2026 35min

  Ryan opens up about his daughter Monroe's autism journey from early developmental signs his wife spotted before anyone else believed her, to self-harming behaviours at nursery, a brutal fight to get Monroe into a SEND school, and the moment they realised mainstream schooling wasn't right for her anymore. This conversation covers the messy, unfiltered reality of parenting a child with complex needs: sleepless nights, sensory overwhelm, the guilt of feeling "useless" as a dad, and the system that often leaves families to fight alone. 🧩 In this episode: 📝 The early signs everyone dismissed until they couldn't be ignored 😢 Four months of "hell" getting Monroe settled into her SEND school 🚫 Why they made the hard call to pull her out of school entirely 🏡 Their experience with Elective Home Education (EHE) for a child with complex needs 💛 How Monroe is thriving now happier, eating, sleeping, more regulated 👰 Planning a wedding around an autistic child's sensory needs 🗣️ A dad's honest take on grief, guilt, and finally feeling like "the whole world isn't ending" If you're a parent navigating a similar diagnosis, an EHCP battle, or wondering whether school is really the right environment for your child this one's for you. 💬 Got a similar story? Drop it in the comments this community is built on not feeling alone in this. 👉 Join our Patreon for more support, community and behind-the-scenes content: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on autism, SEND parenting and real family stories. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #SENDParenting #AutismDad #HomeEducation #AutismJourney #ParentingAutism #EHCP #SpecialNeeds #AutismAwareness #NeurodivergentFamily
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  Autism Parenting Dilemmas: Masking, PDA & Sibling Jealousy 20.07.2026 15min

  This episode we're tackling YOUR autism & PDA parenting dilemmas the ones that don't have easy answers. From masking at school to grandparents who "just don't get it," we're answering the questions flooding our inbox with total honesty (no sugar-coating, promise). 🎧 In this episode: 👧 Birthday party dilemmas do you risk the overwhelm or skip the social opportunity? 👴 The grandparent problem handling family members who dismiss sensory meltdowns 💔 Sibling jealousy & the "Glass Child" experience 🐔 The supermarket battle when your child will only eat ONE specific food 😴 Sleep struggles & why bedtime routines look different for autistic kids 🏫 Masking why "well-behaved at school" often means "meltdown at home" ✈️ The holiday dilemma staying home vs. risking a stressful trip abroad 🗣️ PDA mornings when even things your child WANTS to do feel like demands This is the deep, raw, unfiltered conversation we wish someone had with us. If you're raising a neurodivergent child, you are not alone in any of this. 💬 Got a dilemma of your own? Drop it in the comments or send it to us we read every single one. 🔗 Want even more honest, unfiltered episodes? Join us on Patreon (£5 & £10 tiers) for exclusive content: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 👍 If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share with a parent who needs to hear it. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #AutismParenting #PDA #AutismAwareness #MaskingInAutism #SEND #Neurodivergent #AutismMum #SpecialNeedsParenting #GlassChild #ParentingDilemmas #AutismSupport #ADHDParenting
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  Autism Dad Opens Up: Potty Training at 12, Pringle Snobs & Co-Parenting Freddie 13.07.2026 31min

  A rare and honest conversation with a dad on the spectrum-parenting journey. In this episode, we sit down with Glenn (with two Ns!), known online as @AutismWithFreddie, for a refreshingly honest chat about raising his 14-year-old son Freddie, who is autistic and non/pre-verbal. We talk about: 🍼 The years-long journey to potty training success 🐷 Freddie's unshakeable love of Peppa Pig (even at 14!) 🥔 Being a certified "Pringles snob" and other sensory food quirks 💔 Denial after diagnosis, and why so many marriages struggle after an autism diagnosis 👨‍👧‍👦 Co-parenting, respite, and why some dads stay quiet about it all 🎭 An unforgettable sensory-friendly trip to see The Lion King 🗣️ Why dad voices are so underrepresented in the SEN/autism community and why that needs to change Glenn isn't a professional or an "agony uncle" he's just a dad living it every day, and his honesty, humour, and heart make this one of our most relatable episodes yet. 💬 If you're a dad raising a child with additional needs and have felt alone in it Glenn's DMs (and ours) are always open. 📌 Follow Glenn: @AutismWithFreddie🧡 Support the podcast: Join our Patreon community for weekly bonus episodes🎧 New episodes every week subscribe & turn on notifications! Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ Patreon Link: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #AutismDad #AutismAwareness #ParentingAutism #SENParenting #AutismJourney #SpecialNeedsParenting #NonverbalAutism #AutismPodcast #DadsOfAutism #NeurodivergentFamily
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  We’re Grieving A Life We Never Got To Live 06.07.2026 27min

  In this episode, my husband Nick joins me for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what life really looks like raising our severely autistic daughter Bailey, who is non-verbal and has a global developmental delay. We talk about the relentless daily routine, the impact on our other children, the loss of spontaneity, relationship strain, identity loss, and the emotional toll of not knowing what the future holds. If you're a parent of a child with autism, ADHD, global delay, or any additional needs you are not alone. We see you. Topics covered: - Raising a non-verbal autistic child - Global developmental delay - Special needs sibling guilt - Parenting burnout and identity loss - ADHD in adults and parenting - How to cope when you can't see an end Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Drop a comment below | 📩 #autismparenting #specialneedsparenting #nonverbalautism #GlobalDelay #ParentingBurnout #adhdparenting #autismmum #realtalk
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  Raising Autistic Grandchildren: Our Mums Open Up 22.06.2026 29min

  You asked and we delivered! 🎙️ We sit down for one of our most requested episodes ever an honest and emotional conversation about what it's really like to be a grandparent to an autistic child. From spotting early signs at just nine months old, to the grief, the exhaustion, the meltdowns, and the moments that make it all worth it. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or just someone who wants to feel less alone pull up a seat, this one's special. 💛 Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #autism #autisticchild #autismfamily #autismmum autismawareness #autismcommunity #autismjourney #autismsupport #GlassChild #autismdiagnosis #specialneedsfamily #neurodivergentfamily #autismpodcast #autismparenting
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  Saving Leni: One Mum's Fight Against Childhood Dementia | Sanfilippo Syndrome Awareness | Emily 15.06.2026 38min
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  DLA, EHCPs & Tribunals Explained: What Every SEN Parent Needs To Know | Send Mummies 08.06.2026 30min

  In this episode of We’re Not Your Typical, we're joined by SEN experts Lisa and Gemma from Send Mummies to answer the questions every parent of a child with additional needs wants answered. We discuss EHCP applications, EHCP refusals, tribunal appeals, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Blue Badges, school placements, autism, ADHD, masking, special educational needs support, and what happens when children transition into secondary school and adulthood. Whether you're applying for DLA for the first time, fighting for an EHCP, preparing for a tribunal, or trying to find the right educational setting for your child, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life experiences from families who have been through the process themselves. We also explore why so many neurodivergent children mask their difficulties, how schools can miss hidden needs, and why parents should never compare their child's journey to someone else's. Topics Covered: ✅ What to do if an EHCP assessment is refused ✅ How EHCP appeals and tribunals work ✅ DLA application tips and common mistakes ✅ DLA rates explained ✅ Autism, ADHD and masking ✅ Secondary school transitions for neurodivergent children ✅ Special schools vs mainstream schools ✅ Educational Psychologist reports ✅ SEN support and parental rights ✅ What happens to an EHCP after age 18 ✅ Employment and education options for autistic young adults If you're raising an autistic child, supporting a child with ADHD, or navigating the SEN system, this episode provides essential guidance and reassurance from two of the most trusted voices in the community. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #EHCP #DLA #SpecialEducationalNeeds #SENParenting #ADHD #Neurodiversity #AutismParenting #Tribunal #BlueBadge #DisabilityLivingAllowance #EducationSupport
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  Autism, Sensory Needs & Emotional Regulation Explained By An OT | Charan 01.06.2026 41min

  In this episode of We’re Not Your Typical, we sit down with an experienced Occupational Therapist to explore autism, sensory processing difficulties, emotional regulation, and the everyday realities of parenting neurodivergent children. We discuss autism meltdowns, sensory overload, non-verbal communication, ADHD traits, PICA, routines, screen time, gut health, and practical OT strategies that parents can use at home to help their children feel calmer, safer, and more regulated. This honest conversation gives real insight into the struggles SEN parents face daily from emotional dysregulation and behavioural challenges to navigating therapy, school support, and sensory needs. If you’re parenting an autistic child or supporting a child with ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or additional needs, this episode is full of relatable experiences and expert advice. Topics covered: Autism & sensory processing disorder Emotional regulation in autistic children Autism meltdowns & overstimulation Occupational therapy strategies Non-verbal autism ADHD & sensory overload SEN parenting struggles Gut health & autism Self-regulation techniques for children Screen time & dysregulation 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations around autism, ADHD, neurodiversity and SEN parenting. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #SensoryProcessing #OccupationalTherapy #ADHD #Neurodiversity #SENParenting #AutismParenting #EmotionalRegulation #AutismSupport
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  Dealing With Grief As A SEN Parent 25.05.2026 1t

  In this deeply emotional episode, Carly opens up about her journey raising her son Barney from the early signs of autism and delayed communication, to the terrifying reality of seizures and navigating a world that often doesn’t understand children with additional needs. Carly shares the grief, fear, guilt and love that comes with parenting a non-verbal autistic child, including the moment she realised Barney wasn’t developing like other children, the challenges of mainstream school, and the heartbreaking experience of witnessing his first seizure at just nine years old. This episode is an honest conversation about autism, epilepsy, SEN parenting, and the emotional realities families face behind closed doors. It’s raw, eye-opening and incredibly powerful. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #parentingjourney #realstories #podcastclips #emotionalstory
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  The Hidden Reality Of Raising A PDA Child | Jessie Townz 18.05.2026 39min

  In this episode we talk openly with Jessie Townz about the reality of raising a child with a PDA profile the meltdowns, burnout, masking, school struggles, and the constant fight parents face just to be heard. From navigating EHCPs and specialist schools to explaining why PDA is so misunderstood, this conversation is honest, emotional, and deeply needed. If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, especially one with PDA, you are not alone. 💛 Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrsjessietownz?igsh=MTBmNmhqaDU5YXI1aA== #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #parentingjourney #realstories #podcastclips #emotionalstory
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  I Thought I Was Failing As A Mum | Tash 11.05.2026 38min
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  ADHD Burnout Is NOT What You Think… 04.05.2026 33min

  Everyone talks about stress. But ADHD burnout is something completely different. In this episode, we sit down with clinicians to break down what burnout actually looks like and why so many parents, children, and adults are silently struggling. We get into: - Why ADHD and autism can compete in the same brain - The early warning signs most people ignore - Why burnout is the end result of months (or years) of masking - The reality of parenting while burned out - ADHD in the workplace (and why it’s misunderstood) - Medication the honest pros, cons, and real-life impact This isn’t surface-level advice. This is what’s really going on behind the scenes. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #parentingjourney #realstories #podcastclips #emotionalstory
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  Some Days… I Just Don’t Know How To Keep Going 27.04.2026 24min

  In this episode, we open up about the reality of parenting children with additional needs the part no one talks about. From receiving an autism diagnosis to navigating school struggles, burnout, and the emotional weight that comes with it… this is an honest conversation about what life really looks like behind the scenes. We talk about: → The moment everything changes after a diagnosis → Feeling alone, even when you’re not → The pressure of “coping” when you’re not okay → Parenting through meltdowns, anxiety, and uncertainty → Why sharing online has become our way of surviving This isn’t advice. This isn’t perfect. This is just our truth. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #parentingjourney #realstories #podcastclips #emotionalstory
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  1 Child. 400 Cases Worldwide 20.04.2026 16min

  Today we welcome Sarah. She shares her powerful journey of adopting her daughter and navigating life with a rare genetic condition, autism, and a system that often falls short. This is the side of parenting you don’t see full of challenges, resilience, and unconditional love Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #parentingjourney #realstories #podcastclips #emotionalstory
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  The Company That Actually Puts People First | Black& White Bridging 13.04.2026 32min

  This episode gets real about something most workplaces avoid… We sit down with the team behind a people-first business that’s doing things differently supporting neurodivergent employees, embracing individuality, and proving that “misfits” might actually be the key to success. From ADHD diagnoses and medication to building environments where people can actually thrive, this conversation is raw, honest, and eye-opening. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit the mould… this one’s for you. Because maybe the problem isn’t you it’s the system. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #parentingjourney #realstories #podcastclips #emotionalstory
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  My Child Couldn’t Wear Clothes… So I Fixed It | Anaïs 06.04.2026 17min

  This episode hits on something most parents don’t even realise is happening… What looks like “fussy behaviour” can actually be something much deeper. We sat down with the founder of Morning Marvels, a children’s clothing brand designed for kids with sensory processing challenges — after her own child struggled daily with what most people take for granted: getting dressed. From meltdowns over labels… To refusing certain fabrics… To turning that pain into a business helping thousands of families… If you’re a parent, or just want to understand what some families go through behind closed doors — this one will open your eyes. 🎧 Subscribe for more real conversations like this. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ Morning Marvels https://shorturl.at/tVFX5 #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #parentingjourney #realstories #podcastclips #emotionalstory