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Communication Breakthroughs: Listening to Neurodiverse Kids

Communication Breakthroughs: Listening to Neurodiverse Kids

Why curiosity helps you SHINE as a parent of neurodiverse kids, with Valerie Arbeau

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Kate Lynch
Mar 24, 2024
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The other day I had the pleasure of interviewing Valerie Arbeau, an inspiring life and health coach, and a resilient mom raising 2 neurodiverse children. The result is a  moving podcast episode full of twists and turns, as we follow her 21-year parenting story. Valerie opened up about communication devices, low demand parenting, pathological demand avoidance, autism, adhd, cerebral palsy, and more.

Note that this episode is on the longer side. I couldn’t exclude or separate any part of it; it’s enriching, hopeful, and tender. Join us (via podcast, video, or transcript) as we embrace the curiosity, compassion, and understanding that helps us SHINE as parents of neurodiverse kids. 

Our podcast is a baby, and it needs your love to grow!

If you appreciate the strategies, connection, and support here, help it reach other parents! Please go to Apple Podcasts and give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. 

Valerie introduces us to the "SHINE Principle" that has guided her through t…

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