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Being A Neurodivergent Parent
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With Dr Siobhan Higgins
With Dr Siobhan Higgins
Explore the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent parenting.
Are you a parent who identifies as neurodivergent, or perhaps you are just wondering whether this may be part of your experience? In this video, Dr Siobhan explores the complex experience of parenting as a neurodivergent person, whilst also likely parenting a neurodivergent child. Providing insights into the dynamics of neurodivergent parenting, the challenges and strengths and how you can access self-understanding and validation.
Are you a parent who identifies as neurodivergent, or perhaps you are just wondering whether this may be part of your experience? In this video, Dr Siobhan explores the complex experience of parenting as a neurodivergent person, whilst also likely parenting a neurodivergent child. Providing insights into the dynamics of neurodivergent parenting, the challenges and strengths and how you can access self-understanding and validation.
Watch this video and gain:
- Practical knowledge about how neurodivergent traits influence communication, emotional regulation, routines, and family interactions.
- An understanding of how neurodivergence can make everyday parenting difficult, while also identifying the unique strengths it brings and the positive ways it enriches family life.
- A clearer insight into how your neurodivergent traits impact your parenting, feel validated in your experiences, and recognise that the challenges you face are real and shared by others.
About Dr Siobhan Higgins:
Dr Siobhan Higgins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Parent-Infant Psychotherapist and clinical specialist in working with neurodivergent children and families.
With over 20 years experience working with across the NHS, private practice and academia, much of Siobhan’s career has been dedicated to working alongside the neurodivergent community including autistic and ADHD adults, young people and parents, helping them navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, self-awareness and compassion. Siobhan brings her lived, learned and personal experience to her practice and academic work to support children and families navigating neurodivergence.
Siobhan is also a founding member of The Neurodiversity Practice, where she supports organisations, teams and clinical services to build truly neuro-inclusive cultures where neurodivergent people, particularly parents can thrive. Along with Dr Jo Mueller and Dr Lauren Breese, Siobhan also co-runs The Neurodivergent Parent Space, a growing online community designed to support, connect and empower neurodivergent parents and caregivers.
Known for her warm, engaging style, alongside her vast knowledge of neurodivergence, parenting and evidence-based support, Siobhan offers practical, down-to-earth strategies and tips that help families feel informed, understood and supported, wherever they are on their parenting journey.
Dr Siobhan Higgins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Parent-Infant Psychotherapist and clinical specialist in working with neurodivergent children and families.
With over 20 years experience working with across the NHS, private practice and academia, much of Siobhan’s career has been dedicated to working alongside the neurodivergent community including autistic and ADHD adults, young people and parents, helping them navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, self-awareness and compassion. Siobhan brings her lived, learned and personal experience to her practice and academic work to support children and families navigating neurodivergence.
Siobhan is also a founding member of The Neurodiversity Practice, where she supports organisations, teams and clinical services to build truly neuro-inclusive cultures where neurodivergent people, particularly parents can thrive. Along with Dr Jo Mueller and Dr Lauren Breese, Siobhan also co-runs The Neurodivergent Parent Space, a growing online community designed to support, connect and empower neurodivergent parents and caregivers.
Known for her warm, engaging style, alongside her vast knowledge of neurodivergence, parenting and evidence-based support, Siobhan offers practical, down-to-earth strategies and tips that help families feel informed, understood and supported, wherever they are on their parenting journey.