This week, I’m joined by the incredible Marissa Thompson, an Aussie, a passionate advocate for neurodivergent children and a mum to five neurodivergent kiddos.

She shares how emotional intelligence has completely changed her parenting and why so many neurodivergent children are being missed, dismissed, or even punished in schools - simply for being themselves.

We also dive into:

✨ The lens shift parents and teachers need to truly support neurodivergent kids (hello, Dr. Ross Greene!)

✨ Why the mainstream school system often fails kids emotionally and academically

✨ Why so many parents are turning to homeschooling (and whether it might be right for you)

✨ PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance (or Persistent Drive for Autonomy!), what it is and how to parent a PDA kiddo

✨ How Marissa courageously navigates burnout as an ND family - such profound message in there.

This episode is packed with insights, eye-openers, and of course emotional intelligence at the heart of it all. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just someone who wants to understand neurodiversity better, you neeeed this conversation in your life.

💡 Ready to rethink what’s possible for your child? Let's go.

Connect with Marissa here:

PDA Home Education AU: https://pdahomeedau.com/

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