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SEND Parenting Podcast
Welcome to the Send Parenting Podcast. I'm your neurodiverse host, Dr Olivia Kessel, and, more importantly, I am a mother to my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, who really inspired this podcast.
As a veteran in navigating the world of neurodiversity, I have uncovered a wealth of misinformation, alongside many answers and solutions that were never taught to me in medical school or in any of the parenting handbooks.
Each week on this podcast, I will be bringing the experts to your ears to empower you on your parenting crusade.
SEND Parenting Podcast
Latest Episodes
SEND White Paper Impact & Moving Forward
In February 2026, the UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, issued a white paper outlining recommendations and reforms to the schools and SEND system in England.In this live masterclass, Olivia discusses the good, the bad, an...
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Why Can't They Just Do It?
How many times has your AuDHD child missed a deadline, or simply not done something really important?Spoiler alert: they’re not lazy or naughty, because neurodivergent brains do not process things in the same way. Their reward system is ...
Why Screens Win and What Actually Works Instead with Ekta Khera
In today’s attention economy, parenting has never been more challenging. Our children are surrounded by gadgets, technology and screens actively trying to distract them from you.And they’re really good at it!So what do we do about...
Why Anxiety Escalates in ASD Teens
Parenting at the best of times is hard work, but having a neurodivergent child is like parenting on steroids. Nothing works, you never feel like you can catch a break, and worst of all, you often feel like you’re not good enough.If this ...
EP 167: Late-Diagnosed Autism in Girls: The Cost of Being the “Good Girl”
What happens when a child spends their entire life being told they are “too sensitive,” “not trying hard enough,” or that they “have so much potential”… while secretly struggling just to cope?In this deeply moving and honest conversation...
