Helping Families Navigate Neurodiversity Disabilities
The latest episode on the podcast, Sitare Spotlight, aims at helping families navigate the many challenges and pitfalls when a child is diagnosed with a disorder on the neurodivergent spectrum.
Sitare Spotlight Ep.3: Sujatha Ranganathan on Navigating Neurodiversity Disabilities
Sujatha Ranganathan serves as a Board Chair on Family Resource Navigators(FRN) , a non-profit organization. FRN is a family to family agency serving families with special needs children in Alameda County. Family Resource Navigators works with families of children with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum and other disabilities.
For those of us wishing to understand more about the disabilities in the neurodivergent spectrum, here are a few resources that Sujatha recommends.
Podcasts to support families with neurodivergent children:
- Turn Autism Around with Dr. Mary Barbera
Focuses on practical strategies for parents navigating early intervention, speech delays, and behavioral challenges.
2. Two Sides of the Spectrum
Hosted by an occupational therapist, this podcast challenges misconceptions and highlights neurodiverse perspectives.
3. Autism Parenting Secrets
A podcast designed for parents looking for actionable tips and advice on raising autistic children.
4. The Autism Helper Podcast
Hosted by a special education teacher, this podcast provides insights into behavior, communication, and educational strategies.
Books:
- NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity – Steve Silberman
A deep dive into the history of autism, neurodiversity, and how society can better support individuals with autism.
2. Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism – Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D.
A strengths-based approach to understanding and supporting individuals with autism.
3. Parenting a Child with Autism: A Modern Guide to Understand and Empower Your Unique Child – BCBA Karen Kabaki-Sisto
Practical strategies for parenting an autistic child with a focus on communication and daily life.
Please listen to the podcast when you get the chance. It was a wonderful conversation in which I learnt so much from Sujatha’s journey. The community FRN helps create for families with family members in the neurodivergent spectrum is truly inspiring.
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