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PODCAST

NeuroDADverse

Danny Eycott - Ben Wisdom-Quieros

The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, it’s a weekly therapy session between two long-time friends reconnecting through the shared highs and lows of neurodivergent parenthood.Danny is raising a six-year-old, while Ben is navigating life with two teenagers. Between them, their lived experiences span early years and adolescence, offering valuable perspective for any parent on the neurodivergent journey. Their conversations blend lived wisdom, raw honesty, and light-hearted reflection, often

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

1:02:51

A Half term of Roadworks, Fireworks & A Birthday |...

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2025/11/07

🎧 Episode 21 of The NeuroDADverse PodcastThis week, Dan and Ben find themselves trapped between the chaos of roadworks, fireworks, overstimulation and somehow still manage to come out with a few surprising wins.From drilling-induced dysregulation and unexpected sprinting escapes, to carved pumpkins and new friendship breakthroughs, the dads reflect on the difficult balance of structure, flexibility, and self-regulation for kids and for them.Inside this one: • Frankie vs the Roadworks: noise,

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1:02:20

Haircut Fallout. Heartache & Holding It Together |...

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2025/10/31

🎧 Episode 20 - Happy Halloween! 🎃👻This week’s episode lands just in time for Halloween and it’s full of the real-life trick-or-treat moments of parenting neurodivergent kids.Dan opens up about a tough week navigating the fallout of Frankie’s haircut last week and the emotional sting that comes when connection feels lost. Ben reflects on his own experiences with Oscar’s dysregulation, gaming frustrations, and how staying calm in the storm takes constant patience and navigation (his “VPN”

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1:05:38

Haircuts, Heartache & Holding It Together |...

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2025/10/24

🎧 Episode 19: The NeuroDADverse PodcastThis week’s episode dives into one of Dan’s toughest parenting moments yet, where the process of a 'simple' haircut spirals into heartbreak. Also in this raw, honest episode, Ben discusses another week of having 'tough' topic conversations with Oscar after an incident on the way to school. Another week of tales where parenting neurodivergent and things don’t go to plan.Ben and Dan explore:•When everyday moments become emotional landmines•Frankie’s haircut

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1:05:14

Bus Wins, Blood Tests & Bedtime Giggles|...

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2025/10/17

Episode 18 🎧This week in the NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan share the emotional chaos, quiet victories, and the messy beauty of raising neurodivergent kids. From last-minute school appointments to bath time breakthroughs, it’s a week full of real-life parenting moments where nothing goes to plan—but everything somehow comes together.🎙️ Highlights include:Ben’s solo-parenting chaos (and cuddles)Mabel’s blood test win and anxiety managementOscar’s info-dump and the Pacific vs. Specific showdownManaging

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1:04:34

Paracetamol Panic, School Wins & Parenting Challenges

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2025/10/10

Episode 17 🎧In this powerful and emotionally grounded episode, Ben and Dan dive deep into one of the most difficult parenting moments they’ve faced yet: discussing the recent misinformation spreading online about the causes of autism, specifically, false claims linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism.We explore:•How Ben approached this sensitive topic with his childern Oscar and Mabel.•The emotional reactions it sparked at home.•The struggle to share facts without inflaming fears.Beyond

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1:01:24

The Week 4 Wobble: Sleepovers, Scented Shampoos &...

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2025/10/03

Episode 16 🎧This week’s episode is a “breakfast bar” edition, recorded early doors and full of raw honesty. Ben opens up about a particularly emotional parenting moment involving boundaries, teenage exploration, and sober reflection. Meanwhile, Dan talks about the sudden arrival of the “Week 4 Wobble” and how Frankie’s eating and sleep patterns are shifting as he adjusts to school routines.Other highlights include:Nanny and Grandad sleepover winsSEND babysitter trialsUnexpected lice but unexpected

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School Struggles, Blockbuster DVD swaps &...

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2025/09/26

🎧 Episode 15This week, Ben and Dan explore the emotional tightrope of raising neurodivergent teens during school term chaos. Ben shares the heavy emotional load of supporting Mabel through school-related overwhelm, where advocacy, compassion, and a newly diagnosed ADHD perspective all collide. There’s honest discussion about balancing being a teacher and a parent — and how not every school interaction needs to be a battleground.Meanwhile, Dan celebrates some unexpected strides in Frankie’s social

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Development Wins, School Wobbles & Hair Hammocks!

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2025/09/19

🎧Episode 14 – Development wins, School Wobbles & Hair HammocksThis week, Ben and Dan unpack another emotional rollercoaster in the NeuroDadverse. From Oscar's snack-time independence (and a perfectly sassy strut) to Mabel navigating school photo overwhelm and GCSE prep, this one’s full of vulnerability, advocacy, and the everyday nuance of neurodivergent parenting.Meanwhile, Dan reflects on quiet but meaningful wins with Frankie, making strides in his toilet journey and growing more confident

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1:01:47

BACK TO SCHOOL - Positive Energy, Car Symbols &...

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2025/09/12

🎧 Episode 13 – Positive Energy, Car Symbols & School WinsIn this heartfelt episode, Dan and Ben reflect on the surprising joys and ongoing challenges of getting their neurodivergent kids back into the school routine. From bath time meltdowns to unexpectedly peaceful transitions, the dads talk about managing expectations, building emotional safety, and honouring small wins.Ben shares a special moment where Oscar opens up with emotional insight and compares Ben to a new teacher with “positive

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1:00:54

Big outs , Wardrobe wins, and Strutting into...

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2025/09/05

🎧 Episode 12 – Shoe Heels, Shelf Battles & Strutting into SeptemberBen and Dan wrap up summer with a high-energy, high-emotion episode full of wardrobe challenges, unexpected wins, and bold self-expression. As the kids prep for a new school year, Ben takes us through an emotional decluttering session with Oscar, which turns into a sensory-sensitive sorting game (with a surprise echolalia moment).Meanwhile, Dan reflects on Frankie’s subtle bath-time wins and the return of those school-year

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Forgotten Needs, Heartwarming Teens & Neurodivergent...

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2025/08/29

🎧 Episode 11 – Forgotten Needs, Heartwarming Teens & Neurodivergent Room Chaos. This week on The NeuroDADverse, Ben reflects on a parenting moment where he forgot to communicate accessibility with Oscar and how a simple bedroom reorganisation turned into an emotional reminder about invisible needs.Dan feels like a new man after sleeping more in the past four days than he has in the past two weeks and shares the challenges involved in engaging with dental appointments.Lastly, Ben shares a

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1:15:16

ADHD Diagnosis, beach day meltdowns and parenting...

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2025/08/22

🎧 Episode 10! In a very special episode of The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan welcome their first guest: Ben’s wife, Laura, who opens up for the first time about her brand new ADHD diagnosis at 44.This candid conversation unpacks Laura’s experience of going through the assessment process, the emotional weight of late diagnosis, and the joyful, if surprising, validation that followed.Elsewhere, it’s a week of high emotions, meltdowns, clothes-related identity struggles, and bath time tactics. From

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1:01:26

Transitions, Teen Independence & 10/10 Bath Time...

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2025/08/15

🎧 Episode 9 – Transitions, Teen Independence & The First-Ever Perfect BathThis week on The NeuroDadverse, Ben and Dan reflect on the sometimes messy, sometimes magical balancing act of parenting neurodivergent kids over the summer.They cover emotional transitions, the challenge of growing teen independence, gaming boundaries, family sleepovers, unexpected sibling support, and how routines don’t always go to plan — especially when you think you've finally cracked them.Also in this episode:

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54:34

Sensory Challenges, Teen Boundaries & Unexpected Joys...

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2025/08/08

🎧 Episode 8 – Finding Comfort in ChaosThis week on The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan reflect on the small but powerful wins that make parenting neurodivergent kids so rewarding. From managing tricky transitions at the SEND gym to celebrating social breakthroughs at the beach, it’s a conversation filled with honest insight, humour, and hard-earned lessons.Oskar navigates a challenging week with moments of self-regulation and self-advocacy, while Frankie’s experience at a sensory-rich bounce house

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43:05

Pride Marches, Teen Boundaries & Football Wins |...

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2025/08/01

🎧 Episode 7 – Pride, Parenting & PenaltiesIn this shorter then usual episode in The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan reflect on a summer weekend packed with big moments. From marching at Pride to navigating teenage boundary testing, all while trying to keep family life connected and calm.Oscar embraces Pride with a homemade non-binary flag, Mabel shines as a supportive ally, and the family enjoys a joyful cinema trip. Meanwhile, a challenging conversation about teen boundaries sparks open, respectful

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1:07:55

Routines vs Reality: School News & Washing Trains |...

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2025/07/25

🎧 Episode 5 Routines, Transitions & Emotional End of TermIn this episode of The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan dive into the complexities of summer routines, end of term emotions and SEND school transitions. From the bittersweet news of a child staying in the same class, to spontaneous sports days and “Champion of Champions” family traditions. This is parenting through chaos with compassion and creativity.They explore the real reason routines are so hard to stick to (and who they’re really for),

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53:25

School Reports, Movie Nights & 9.5 Bath Score...

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2025/07/25

🎧 Episode 6 – Routines: Who Are They Really For?This week on The NeuroDadverse, Ben and Dan reflect on the bittersweet emotional load of end-of-term life — school reports, transitional stress, and the tension between creating magical memories and just surviving the week.They unpack the wins (a 9.5 bath score! an actual family dinner with no meltdowns!) and the challenges (burnout, shifting routines, and navigating neurodivergent logic when school says “just play board games today”). There’s a

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1:04:04

Meltdowns, Haircuts & Curtain Disasters: Parenting...

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2025/07/25

🎧 Episode 4 – Fashion Shows, Solo Dads & Emotional ThrowbacksIn this episode of The NeuroDADverse, Ben tackles two nights of solo parenting that include a sensory-triggered meltdown, an emotional bathroom floor moment, and a makeshift fashion show to help Oscar choose clothes for a beach trip.Meanwhile, Dan shares a massive win with Frankie around self-initiated haircuts a sensory success with a touch of comic timing. The pair also explore emotional regulation, parent shame, lanyards in public

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Introducing NeuroDADverse podcast: Unexpected Wins...

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2025/07/24

🎧 Welcome to the very first episode of The NeuroDadverse!In this heartfelt launch episode, Ben and Dan dive into the real highs and lows of parenting children with ASD and ADHD — and navigating their own possible diagnoses too.🍼 It’s Father’s Day, there’s a surprise dental meltdown, a sensory overload birthday, and a gig that ends with an unexpected emotional breakthrough in the car. This is the unfiltered, unpolished reality of raising neurodiverse kids — from bath time battles to breakthrough

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1:11:48

Prevent, Parenting & Powerless in Tesco |...

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2025/07/24

🎧 Episode 3 – Prevent Training, Parenting Pressure & Permission to FeelDan and Ben reflect on how institutional systems like Prevent training can unintentionally stigmatise neurodivergent traits. It sparks an emotional, wide-ranging chat about justice, advocacy, and the subtle harm of misrepresentation.But this episode isn’t just about systems. It’s also about the stuff at home: giving your kid Calpol without a meltdown, seeing your teenager self-regulate in a crowd, and how a trip to Tesco can

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