Parenting Kids with Complex Needs: Support for Families Navigating Neurodiversity, Medical Needs, Learning Disabilities and More

Welcome back to the Parenting Kids with Complex Needs podcast! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Carolyn, a mom of an amazing complex kid. I'm also an educator, curriculum designer and Emotional Intelligence Coach.In this episode we are talking about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and your Complex Kid at School. If you have used the Sensory Processing Checklist from the Quick Guide mentioned in the last episode (get it here), you now have a better sense of the areas where your child needs sensory support. How can you support your child at school and ensure that they get what theyneed?In this episode, I'm wearing two hats: parent and educator. I'm sharing two perspectives on supporting a child with sensory needs in the classroom. As I've talked to many teachers and also pull from my own experience as an educator, I know that many classroom teachers don't have the tools,  training or capacity to meet all the potential sensory needs in their classroom.So what do we do?In this episode, I share:My experience as a parent with the challenges of having my child's needs met in the classroomMy personal frustration as a teacher with having the tools needed to meet the needs of my students with sensory needs. My understanding of the challenges teachers are currently facing with meeting so many student needs and some possible solutionsHow parents and students can work together to meet the needs of these precious kidsA survey teachers can complete about tools they need in the classroom to support kids with sensory needs. Get the survey here.Resources Mentioned:Teacher Survey - Complete the survey here!Get the "The Quick Guide for Parents: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder" here! Or at carolyngardnerconsulting.com/spdguideDownload the FREE Parent Guide: 5 Essential Strategies for Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child at Home.Join our Let's connect! Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe and leave a review….and then share this show with just 1 person….that would mean the world to me! Ways we can work together: (all of these introductory calls are complimentary) Parent Coaching. Struggling at home with sensory challenges, school refusal and meltdowns? I know where you are. Sometimes you need to work with someone else who understands. Schedule a Coffee Chat and let's work on your challenges together. Business Partnerships. Do you have a business that services the neurodiverse community? Schedule a Discovery Call to see how we can serve them together! Training. Are you a teacher or educator needing training in supporting complex kids? ...

Welcome back to the Parenting Kids with Complex Needs podcast! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Carolyn, a mom of an amazing complex kid. I'm also an educator, curriculum designer and Emotional Intelligence Coach.In this episode we are talking about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Chances are if you have a child with any type of neurological condition or neurodiversity, they are struggling with some type of sensory challenges. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can look like sensitivity to loud noises, sensitivity to bright lights, picky eating and much more. In this episode, I share:Highlights from our family journey with Sensory Processing DisorderHow working with an Occupational Therapist can help your child with SPDHow to identify your child's sensory challenges with the "Sensory Processing Checklist"Highlights from "The Quick Guide for Parents: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder"My personal thoughts on the connection between SPD and picky eating Resources Mentioned:Get the "The Quick Guide for Parents: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder" here! Or at carolyngardnerconsulting.com/spdguideDownload the FREE Parent Guide: 5 Essential Strategies for Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child at Home.Join our FREE support group here!Let's connect! Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe and leave a review….and then share this show with just 1 person….that would mean the world to me! Ways we can work together: (all of these introductory calls are complimentary) Parent Coaching. Struggling at home with sensory challenges, school refusal and meltdowns? I know where you are. Sometimes you need to work with someone else who understands. Schedule a Coffee Chat and let's work on your challenges together. Business Partnerships. Do you have a business that services the neurodiverse community? Schedule a Discovery Call to see how we can serve them together! Training. Are you a teacher or educator needing training in supporting complex kids? ...

Welcome to Parenting Kids with Complex Needs!Description:Welcome to the Parenting Kids with Complex Needs podcast! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Carolyn, a mom of an amazing complex child. I'm also an educator and emotional intelligence coach. I've been navigating this journey for over 10 years. My son was diagnosed with two brain conditions at just 10 months old, and since then, we’ve faced surgeries, many medical issues, sensory challenges, and educational hurdles.I know how overwhelming it can be to sift through endless resources, advocate for your child, and still try to care for yourself. That’s why I created this podcast: to be a "hub" for families raising children with complex needs. Together, we’ll explore topics like medical care, education, financial stress, emotional resilience, and the importance of taking care of yourself.In this episode, I share:My journey as a parent of a complex child and what inspired me to create this podcast.How the CARE Framework (Community, Advocacy, Resources, Empowerment) can support your family.What to expect in upcoming episodes, including expert guest speakers and actionable tips.A FREE guide: 5 Essential Strategies for Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child at Home.How to access our FREE support group. Resources Mentioned:Download the FREE Parent Guide: 5 Essential Strategies for Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child at Home.FREE support group. Let's connect! Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe and leave a review….and then share this show with just 1 person….that would mean the world to me! Ways we can work together: (all of these introductory calls are complimentary) Parent Coaching. Struggling at home with sensory challenges, school refusal and meltdowns? I know where you are. Sometimes you need to work with someone else who understands. Schedule a Coffee Chat and let's work on your challenges together. Business Partnerships. Do you have a business that services the neurodiverse community? Schedule a Discovery Call to see how we can serve them together! Training. Are you a teacher or educator needing training in supporting complex kids? ...