Hosted by Dave & Emily · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 12 episodes
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Hosted by Emily and Dave, this show explores autism, ADHD, learning differences, mental health, parenting, education, work, identity, and everyday life through honest, grounded conversation. No fixing. No performative positivity. No expert jargon. Just real talk about what it actually means to live — or raise a child — in a neurodivergent world. We’re trained education support staff and parents of neurodivergent children. This isn’t theory — it’s lived experience. That means we talk about the wins, the struggles, the misunderstandings, the systems that don’t work, and the moments no one prepares you for — with empathy, humour, and zero judgement. Each episode blends story, reflection, and practical insight. Sometimes light. Sometimes heavy. Always human. Whether you’re neurodivergent, parenting a neurodivergent child, working in education, or trying to better understand someone you love, this podcast is a space where you can breathe, feel seen, and take som
Dave & Emily hosts Different Is Normal, a education show with 12 episodes published.
This is the part people don’t always see. Growing up… coping… doing “fine”. Until one day, you realise you weren’t. In this episode of Different Is Normal, Emily shares what it was like growing up without a diagnosis — a
This episode is different. We’re not breaking down behaviour. We’re not talking about strategies. We’re answering a question we’ve been asked a lot: Why does this matter so much to us? In this episode of Different Is Nor
Travelling with neurodivergent kids can feel overwhelming. Airports. Queues. Noise. Delays. And the pressure of trying to keep everything calm while everything keeps moving. It is hard. But there are things that actually
You walk into a room. People are laughing. And you don’t know why. No one explains the rules. But everyone notices when you miss them. In this episode, we break down what “reading the room” actually means, why it’s so ha
In this episode of Different Is Normal , Dave and Emily explore a question that sits at the centre of many neurodivergent experiences. Why do we spend so much time teaching neurodivergent people how to navigate the world
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest decisions parents make. But many families choose schools for familiar reasons: • that’s where friends from kinder are going • the school has the best reputat
Why does a child look “fine” at school… then fall apart the second they get home? In this episode of Different Is Normal , Dave and Emily unpack masking (trying to behave like someone you’re not) and the very real cost i
In this episode of Different Is Normal, Dave and Emily unpack a powerful idea: all behaviour is communication . We talk about autism and ADHD behaviours in kids and teens, why meltdowns and “refusal” are often a sign of
Stimming, autism, ADHD, emotional regulation — what if the behaviour we’re trying to stop is actually what helps kids learn? In this episode of Different Is Normal, we unpack what stimming really is, why it matters, and
Sensory overload isn’t being “picky”, “defiant”, or “difficult” — it’s a nervous system under pressure. In this episode of Different Is Normal , we unpack what sensory overload actually feels like for neurodivergent kids
In this episode of Different Is Normal, Dave and Emily unpack why “normal” is a social construct — and how it quietly harms neurodivergent kids in schools, families, and friendships. They explore how ideas of normal are
The conversation delves into the experiences of parents navigating the journey to diagnosis for their neurodivergent children. It explores the emotional impact of diagnosis, the importance of community and support, and t
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Different Is Normal is hosted by Dave & Emily. The show is categorised under education (health) and has published 12 episodes.
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