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 Welcome to The Unfinished Idea, a space for you to expand your understanding about the neurodiverse world that is all around us. What is it like raising a child with ADHD and autism? How does a neurodivergent person see and interact with the world? This podcast will share practical help, tips, and insights into the joys, struggles, and differences of everyday experiences of this special world. I'm Greer, mom to two boys & two dogs and, together with my husband, raising a child with Special Educational Needs. Our day-to-day experience isn't being talked about in everyday life and I see a gap in those leading people who are neurodiverse. Whether you are a parent, a friend, a teacher, or a neighbor, it needs to be a joint effort. I created this podcast to build a “over a cup of coffee” kind of conversation with you and me -- helping to bring awareness and better understanding about those who are neurodivergent and families who are raising children with additional needs. Each week, I will spend 30 minutes talking and interviewing others in the neurodiverse space and giving you the opportunity to learn, grow, feel seen and heard by how we interact with each other.That Sounds Fun Network 2024 Ciencias Sociales Hygiene & Healthy Living Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Relaciones
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  • Helping Neurodivergent Kids Communicate: Speech Cards, Selective Mutism & the Find Your Voice App

    Helping Neurodivergent Kids Communicate: Speech Cards, Selective Mutism & the Find Your Voice App
    Jul 10 2025
    Did you know that some autistic and PDA children can speak—but sometimes just can’t? In these moments of shutdown, anxiety, or selective mutism, words disappear, but the need to communicate remains.In this episode, we explore a tool that’s quietly changing the game for families navigating nonverbal moments with their kids.Meet Tara and Steve Harnwell-Jones—parents, creatives, and the team behind Find Your Voice, a communication card set and app designed for children who are non-speaking or selectively mute. In this episode, they share:How their daughter’s struggle to speak during PDA-driven anxiety led to designing a new kind of communication toolWhy most tools felt too “childish” or hard to decode, and how they fixed thatThe unexpected way their app is helping not just kids—but teens, adults, and even stroke survivorsWhat makes this resource so accessible, universal, and effectiveHow design, dignity, and simplicity can unlock powerful communicationThis episode covers the power of visual communication tools for nonverbal children, the daily realities of parenting an autistic or PDA child, and the role of design in creating something children actually want to use. We explore selective mutism, emotional regulation during meltdowns, and why traditional speech cards often fall short. You’ll hear how Tara and Steve turned their family’s need into a resource that supports children, teens, and even adults through anxiety and shutdowns—whether at home, in school, or in public spaces. You don’t have to be completely nonverbal to need communication tools—many kids freeze or shut down during anxiety.The Find Your Voice app and card system acts as a bridge, helping kids break through the “stuck” moments.Simple, cool design isn’t just aesthetic—it builds dignity and increases use, especially for older children.These tools are now helping adults too, including those with stroke recovery or anxiety.Communication isn't just about speaking—it's about being understood and feeling safe.The best solutions are often born from lived experience and a little bit of DIY courage. Maybe you aren't traveling at the moment but are still looking for fun (& easy) activities to do. Check out t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he sensory play guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that I have created back with 50 fun (& tested) activities all with things you have at in your house. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check it out here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unfinished Community WhatsApp. Where you can share your everyday joys, struggles, and differences! ⁠Click here to join⁠.⁠Sign up to our newsletter⁠ where we continue the conversation along with sharing helpful resources and techniques tried out by parents and professionals in the neurodiverse world. You can know get the episodes on YouTube! ⁠Click here to subscribe⁠. Follow the show on all the socials @theunfinishedidea - look for the brain! ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Beyond Words: Redefining Communication in Neurodivergent Families

    Beyond Words: Redefining Communication in Neurodivergent Families
    Jul 3 2025
    Did you know up to 40% of autistic children are non-speaking—yet they have so much to say? What if communication wasn’t about words but about connection? In a world built around verbal communication, how do we truly hear and understand our neurodivergent kids? In this heartwarming and practical conversation, Greer sits down with Charlotte, a mom raising two non-speaking boys, to unpack what real communication looks like in a neurodivergent family. Charlotte shares her lived wisdom, challenges, and the beauty she’s discovered in connecting with her children beyond spoken language. During this episode, you’ll hear about: The many ways non-verbal children communicate How to create a communication-rich environment at home The emotional journey of parenting non-speaking children Practical tools for yes/no questions, pointing, and AAC devices Why connection is at the heart of communication TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE - Communication isn’t just words—it’s eye contact, gestures, pointing, and shared moments of connection. -Using AAC devices, yes/no boards, and intuitive connection can open pathways to understanding your child’s needs. -It’s okay if your family’s communication looks different from others. -Charlotte’s journey will encourage you to slow down, observe, and celebrate the small moments that are actually big wins. -You’ll leave this episode with fresh hope and practical ideas to support your neurodivergent child’s communication journey—without pressure to “fix” them. -You are not alone in navigating the beauty and challenges of parenting non-verbal or minimally verbal children. Maybe you aren't traveling at the moment but are still looking for fun (& easy) activities to do. Check out t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he sensory play guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that I have created back with 50 fun (& tested) activities all with things you have at in your house. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check it out here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unfinished Community WhatsApp. Where you can share your everyday joys, struggles, and differences! Click here to join.Sign up to our newsletter where we continue the conversation along with sharing helpful resources and techniques tried out by parents and professionals in the neurodiverse world. You can know get the episodes on YouTube! Click here to subscribe. Follow the show on all the socials @theunfinishedidea - look for the brain! Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Through a Father’s Eyes: Raising Neurodivergent Kids with Rob

    Through a Father’s Eyes: Raising Neurodivergent Kids with Rob
    Jun 26 2025
    Did you know that over 75% of parenting conversations about autism center on moms? But what about dads—especially those raising neurodivergent kids as primary caregivers? In today’s episode, we hear the rarely shared perspective of a father navigating the highs, heartbreaks, and hope of raising autistic children. Greer sits down with Rob Gorski—widely known online as The Autism Dad—a father & advocate who has spent over a decade documenting his real, raw journey of raising autistic children. Rob brings honesty, wisdom, and warmth to a conversation that is both deeply personal and universally needed. In this episode, Rob and Greer talk about: Why we don’t hear enough from fathers in the ND parenting world How Rob became the primary caregiver for his autistic children The emotional weight of “fix it” culture and silent grief What parenting out loud really looks like, in all its messy beauty Celebrating small wins and shifting family roles Why dads deserve safe spaces to speak Greer and Rob explore what it means to parent autistic children through a father's eyes, diving into the emotional weight of being a primary caregiver in a world that often overlooks dads in neurodivergent families. They unpack the evolving nature of parenting roles, especially when traditional gender expectations don't fit, and talk openly about the mental health challenges that can come with caregiving. Their conversation touches on the importance of honest, real-time parenting moments, the value of celebrating small wins, and the deep need for community and connection among families navigating autism, ADHD, and neurodiversity. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how fatherhood is experienced within the world of neurodivergent parenting, especially when dads take on caregiving roles that society often overlooks. Rob’s vulnerability highlights the pressure men can feel to fix what isn’t broken, and how that narrative can lead to quiet grief and burnout. This episode reminds us that parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful—sometimes, the interruptions and chaos are what make it real. It’s also a powerful example of how conversations like this can break stigma, encourage emotional honesty, and challenge outdated parenting expectations. Most importantly, it reassures listeners that showing up with love, consistency, and authenticity is enough—and that no one is alone in this journey. 🎧 Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend, leave a review, or come join the Unfinished Community—where we talk about the real stuff and remind each other we’re never alone on this journey. Maybe you aren't traveling at the moment but are still looking for fun (& easy) activities to do. Check out t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he sensory play guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that I have created back with 50 fun (& tested) activities all with things you have at in your house. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check it out here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unfinished Community WhatsApp. Where you can share your everyday joys, struggles, and differences! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we continue the conversation along with sharing helpful resources and techniques tried out by parents and professionals in the neurodiverse world. You can know get the episodes on YouTube! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show on all the socials @theunfinishedidea - look for the brain! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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