Running a business with neurodiverse children | Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Having neurodiverse children and running a business is tough! Not only is it unplanned, it can take up a lot of unplanned time when growing your business... There's a great poem from Emily Perl Kingsley called, "Welcome to Holland", which sums it up perfectly... When Nikie asked us, if we fancied a chat so we could both share our experiences on this, we thought yes… What about you? How do you balance it all?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mTHavqPzpgE The poem we mention https://www.emilyperlkingsley.com/welcome-to-holland

Full show notes further down... This is a bonus episode of 🎪 Digital Circus LIFE | The Small Business Podcast. We hope that you enjoy it.. Fancy saying 'Hi' to Nikie Forster https://www.linkedin.com/in/curiouslighthouse/ Curious Lighthouse https://www.curiouslighthouse.co.uk/ 💛Learn more about building your online ecosystem. 👉https://www.yellowtuxedo.co.uk/so-you-want-to-create-an-online-ecosystem/ 💛Get our newsletter in your inbox 👉https://www.yellowtuxedo.co.uk/stay-in-touch/ Have fun always.. Emily & Alan 💛 Thanks for watching: Running a business with neurodiverse children | Neurodiversity Celebration Week Step right up, because the spotlight is on the fabulous humans within the world of small business in the ultimate small business podcast! 🎪 Digital Circus LIFE | Small Business Podcasts #DigitalCircusLife #SmallBusinessStories #EntrepreneurialJourneys #SmallBusinessPodcast #PodcastForSmallBusinessOwners SHOW NOTES 👇 In this conversation, Emily and Nikie discuss neurodiversity and the challenges of running a business while raising neurodivergent children. They share their personal experiences and the importance of advocacy and flexibility in both school and business settings. They also highlight the need for understanding and support for neurodivergent individuals and the impact it has on their families and daily lives. In this conversation, Emily and Nikki discuss neurodiversity and the challenges and joys of raising neurodivergent children. They emphasise the importance of creating a safe space for neurodiversity and recognising the unique strengths and superpowers of neurodivergent individuals. They also highlight the need for change in the education system to better support neurodivergent students. The conversation concludes with key takeaways, including the importance of listening and providing support, treating neurodivergent individuals as individuals, and navigating the challenges of neurodivergent parenting. The hosts encourage open conversations and announce future episodes on the topic. Takeaways -Advocacy is crucial for parents of neurodivergent children, both in school and business settings. -Flexibility in work arrangements can greatly benefit families with neurodivergent children, allowing for easier management of appointments and support. -Understanding and accommodating neurodivergent individuals in educational and professional environments can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved. -The pathway to diagnosis for neurodivergent children can be lengthy and challenging, requiring strong advocacy from parents. -Creating a supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals benefits not only them but also the entire community. Create a safe space for neurodiversity and encourage open conversations. -Recognise the unique strengths and superpowers of neurodivergent individuals. -Advocate for change in the education system to better support neurodivergent students. -Listen to what is not being said and provide support for neurodivergent individuals.

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