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Scenario

Why parents of neurodivergent children struggle with internalized ableism

My autistic daughter stims by flapping her hands and I catch myself trying to redirect her in public even though I know there's nothing wrong with it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love for a child conflicts with ingrained social conditioning about what bodies should do.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Neurodivergent identity — autism and ADHD?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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