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The Podcast

The Spark Parent Podcast

Honest, hopeful conversations about raising neurodivergent kids in the UK — with experts and parents who get it.

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New episodes every fortnight, 20–40 minutes. Expert guests include speech therapists, SEND lawyers, OTs and ADHD coaches — alongside real parent stories.

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Episode line-up

The first 20 conversations.

  1. 01My child isn't talking — where do I even start?
  2. 02What is an EHCP and do we need one?
  3. 03The 5 things I wish I'd known at diagnosis
  4. 04ADHD vs autism — what's the difference?
  5. 05Surviving the school run with a neurodivergent child
  6. 06How to get a SALT referral — navigating NHS waiting lists
  7. 07Sensory regulation 101 for tired parents
  8. 08Meltdowns vs shutdowns — and what helps in the moment
  9. 09School refusal: causes, conversations and small wins
  10. 10Medication for ADHD — a parent-friendly explainer
  11. 11How to prep for an EHCP annual review
  12. 12Talking to siblings about neurodivergence
  13. 13Holidays and travel without dread
  14. 14Co-parenting when you don't agree on the diagnosis
  15. 15PDA — what it is and why labels can help
  16. 16Self-care that isn't bubble baths
  17. 17Late-diagnosed parents raising neurodivergent kids
  18. 18Screen time — the honest, judgement-free chat
  19. 19AAC — communication tools for non-verbal children
  20. 20From zero support to a full EHCP — a parent story