Understanding Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Compassion
In this special Deep Dive episode, Angela Geddes explores the key concepts from her updated Not Your Typical Parenting Guide, 2nd Edition. Instead of a traditional audiobook, this conversation-style episode offers a warm, accessible walkthrough of the book’s main ideas for caregivers, educators, and clinicians supporting children and youth with Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CNDs) including FASD, ADHD, autism, trauma-related challenges, and executive functioning differences.
This deep dive episode discusses:
brain-based approaches to behaviour
dysmaturity and developmental age
memory, impulsivity, and emotional regulation
boundaries, routines, and safety planning
understanding vulnerability
co-regulation and connected communication
nutrition, sleep, and sensory needs
caregiver wellness and self-compassion
This episode offers practical strategies, compassionate guidance, and reflection prompts that complement the interactive format of the book.
Perfect for caregivers seeking clarity, validation, and tools that actually work.