{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs","title":"538: Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child with Dr. Chinwé Williams","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1054,"description":"Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel lonely, especially when the people around you don’t understand what everyday life looks like. Counselor Dr. Chinwé Williams joins Karen and Emily to unpack neurodivergence, executive functioning, and the important difference between “won’t” and “can’t.” Whether you’re raising a neurodivergent child or want to better understand a friend who is, this conversation will help you respond with more empathy and grace.\nEpisode Recap:\nWhat does neurodivergent mean and who falls under that umbrella? (2:56)\nHow do I know if it’s an actual skill deficit or simply a will deficit?’ (4:41)\nWhat is executive functioning and how do I know if my kid struggles with it? (7:53)\nDon’t get into unnecessary power struggles (13:08)\nHow do we advocate for our child without removing all obstacles for them? (14:50)\n\nScripture: 1 Corinthians 12:18 (NIV) — “But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.”\nDiscussion Questions:\nWhere are you most tempted to compare your child’s abilities or behavior to other kids their age?\nHow could asking, “Is this a skill deficit or a will deficit?” change the way you respond to frustrating behavior?\nWhere are you getting pulled into unnecessary power struggles with your child? What could you do differently?\nHow can you advocate for and support your child while still allowing them to experience challenges that build independence and resilience?\n\nResources:\nListen to last week’s episode with Dr. Chinwé\nPick up a copy of Calm, Courageous, and Connected\nSign up for Dr. Chinwé’s free monthly newsletter online\nConnect on IG: @dr.chinwewilliams\nReach out to have Karen or Erin come speak in your community.\nAtlanta moms - sign up for Mom Core Live! - a short term group with Karen and Erin\n\nWant More of This Conversation?\nIn Wire Talk+, Dr. Chinwé Williams opens up about her own journey processing an autism diagnosis and gets practical with specific strategies for the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jy0IgajJjPa1_KW9uYlwasPQsFFQYV-pgFRYgWGtXog/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MTYy/YWEyYjMxMWRlMGJk/ZDhlOGI2YzlkMmQ2/ODY0NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}