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Ep 136: Neurodivergence & Children of Color: Parenting at the Intersections
Ep 136: Neurodivergence & Children of Color: Parenting at the Intersections
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Priya Saaral LICSW, RPT-S is a first-generation immigrant from India and Singapore who identifies as a neurodivergent person. Her work has been centered on helping young people and parents find their voice and their playful spirit amidst personal and structural adversity, seeking to be seen and to belong. She aims to help all children feel seen and heard as valuable human beings in society, and as agents of change.
Jaya Ramesh MA LMHC, CCTP is a neurodivergent immigrant. Her passions include creating liberatory healing and learning spaces and working to disentangle from and dismantle systems of oppression. In her private practice she supports BIPOC, neurodivergent people in having more authentic and nourishing relationships.
Priya and Jaya both counsel children at Play It Out and are the authors of Parenting at the Intersections -- Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color.
Parenting a neurodivergent child is challenging. What are the complicating factors for families of color or different cultural backgrounds? Systems of oppression and cultural standards play additional roles in how to advocate for your child.
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral about creating a community of support for neurodivergent children of color.
Motivation Guide
In this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Approaching support for neurodivergent children while considering cultural backgrounds and communities.
Parents of marginalized children are working within certain systems. One size does not fit all, and each community comes with a different set of rules.
How might interactions be different when advocating for your neurodivergent child when you are a person of color? Are there underlying fears and expectations that others may not face?
Related Links:
How To Talk With Your Kids About Race
Shift Your Expectations to Manage Complex Kids
A Huge “aha” Moment: Set Realistic Expectations for ADHD Kids
Kids Believe What Parents Tell Them to Believe
Connect with Priya & Jaya:
www.parentingattheintersections.com
www.jayarameshcounseling.com
www.play-it-out.com
Instagram @parenting.at.the.intersections
Parenting at the Intersections -- Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color
Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools
Connect with Impact Parents:
www.impactparents.com
Instagram: @impactparents
Facebook: @impactparent
LinkedIn:@impactparents
Twitter: @impactparents
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jaya Ramesh MA LMHC, CCTP is a neurodivergent immigrant. Her passions include creating liberatory healing and learning spaces and working to disentangle from and dismantle systems of oppression. In her private practice she supports BIPOC, neurodivergent people in having more authentic and nourishing relationships.
Priya and Jaya both counsel children at Play It Out and are the authors of Parenting at the Intersections -- Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color.
Parenting a neurodivergent child is challenging. What are the complicating factors for families of color or different cultural backgrounds? Systems of oppression and cultural standards play additional roles in how to advocate for your child.
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral about creating a community of support for neurodivergent children of color.
Motivation Guide
In this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Approaching support for neurodivergent children while considering cultural backgrounds and communities.
Parents of marginalized children are working within certain systems. One size does not fit all, and each community comes with a different set of rules.
How might interactions be different when advocating for your neurodivergent child when you are a person of color? Are there underlying fears and expectations that others may not face?
Related Links:
How To Talk With Your Kids About Race
Shift Your Expectations to Manage Complex Kids
A Huge “aha” Moment: Set Realistic Expectations for ADHD Kids
Kids Believe What Parents Tell Them to Believe
Connect with Priya & Jaya:
www.parentingattheintersections.com
www.jayarameshcounseling.com
www.play-it-out.com
Instagram @parenting.at.the.intersections
Parenting at the Intersections -- Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color
Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools
Connect with Impact Parents:
www.impactparents.com
Instagram: @impactparents
Facebook: @impactparent
LinkedIn:@impactparents
Twitter: @impactparents
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Nov 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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