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EP 147: Neurodiverse Futures: Work That Works
Manage episode 521226212 series 3434428
So many parents of neurodivergent children lie awake at night wondering the same thing:
“What will happen when my child enters the workplace?”
In this episode, Dr. Olivia sits down with Jenefer Livings, HR consultant, workplace needs assessor, and mother to a neurodivergent child, to demystify what neurodiversity at work really looks like. Together they explore how shifts in workplace culture, flexible working, and better understanding of executive functioning are transforming what is possible for neurodiverse adults.
You will learn:
- Why traditional school subjects do not predict your child’s future career success
- How to identify strengths—not just struggles—in your teenager
- What reasonable adjustments and Access to Work actually mean
- How parents can support teens to self-advocate with confidence
- Why the right workplace can unlock your child’s brilliance (and how to spot the wrong one)
- The rising opportunities in self-employment and entrepreneurship for differently wired minds
This is a hopeful, practical conversation for any parent wanting to help their child step into adulthood with confidence, clarity, and a sense of possibility.
Click here for Silk Helix
💬 Connect with Us
Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand.
And if you are ready to go deeper, join our ADHD Warrior Mum’s Recharge Station — your space for group coaching, access to experts, support, connection, and calm.
Chapters
1. Welcome And Mission (00:00:00)
2. ADHD Warrior Mom Community Offer (00:00:46)
3. Guest Introduction: Jennifer Livings (00:02:09)
4. Jennifer’s Path: Parenting To HR (00:03:38)
5. Overlaps Between Parenting And Managing (00:06:18)
6. Executive Function Gaps At Work (00:08:07)
7. Access To Work And Adjustments (00:09:53)
8. Flexibility For Carers And Parents (00:12:33)
9. Interviewing Employers For Fit (00:15:07)
10. Guiding Teens Beyond School Subjects (00:17:20)
11. Strengths, Words, And Real Flexibility (00:20:15)
12. Passion, Weaknesses, And Role Fit (00:23:00)
13. Environment Matters More Than Labels (00:26:00)
14. Entrepreneurship As A Viable Path (00:28:12)
15. GCSE Myths And Real‑World Outcomes (00:30:10)
16. Opening Parents’ Minds To New Routes (00:33:05)
17. Three Practical Tips For Parents (00:35:00)
18. Closing And Community Invitation (00:39:20)
148 episodes
Manage episode 521226212 series 3434428
So many parents of neurodivergent children lie awake at night wondering the same thing:
“What will happen when my child enters the workplace?”
In this episode, Dr. Olivia sits down with Jenefer Livings, HR consultant, workplace needs assessor, and mother to a neurodivergent child, to demystify what neurodiversity at work really looks like. Together they explore how shifts in workplace culture, flexible working, and better understanding of executive functioning are transforming what is possible for neurodiverse adults.
You will learn:
- Why traditional school subjects do not predict your child’s future career success
- How to identify strengths—not just struggles—in your teenager
- What reasonable adjustments and Access to Work actually mean
- How parents can support teens to self-advocate with confidence
- Why the right workplace can unlock your child’s brilliance (and how to spot the wrong one)
- The rising opportunities in self-employment and entrepreneurship for differently wired minds
This is a hopeful, practical conversation for any parent wanting to help their child step into adulthood with confidence, clarity, and a sense of possibility.
Click here for Silk Helix
💬 Connect with Us
Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand.
And if you are ready to go deeper, join our ADHD Warrior Mum’s Recharge Station — your space for group coaching, access to experts, support, connection, and calm.
Chapters
1. Welcome And Mission (00:00:00)
2. ADHD Warrior Mom Community Offer (00:00:46)
3. Guest Introduction: Jennifer Livings (00:02:09)
4. Jennifer’s Path: Parenting To HR (00:03:38)
5. Overlaps Between Parenting And Managing (00:06:18)
6. Executive Function Gaps At Work (00:08:07)
7. Access To Work And Adjustments (00:09:53)
8. Flexibility For Carers And Parents (00:12:33)
9. Interviewing Employers For Fit (00:15:07)
10. Guiding Teens Beyond School Subjects (00:17:20)
11. Strengths, Words, And Real Flexibility (00:20:15)
12. Passion, Weaknesses, And Role Fit (00:23:00)
13. Environment Matters More Than Labels (00:26:00)
14. Entrepreneurship As A Viable Path (00:28:12)
15. GCSE Myths And Real‑World Outcomes (00:30:10)
16. Opening Parents’ Minds To New Routes (00:33:05)
17. Three Practical Tips For Parents (00:35:00)
18. Closing And Community Invitation (00:39:20)
148 episodes
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