Podcasts are a great way to learn about a variety of topics. I enjoy listening to podcasts in my car while I am commuting to work or running errands. I also listen to them while I am walking for exercise or doing household chores. In addition, I have found some really good podcasts about autism and ADHD that I think are educational, inspiring and/or empathetic for parents of autistic children who also have ADHD.
I have been able to learn new strategies for helping my son J over the years and also found understanding through them as many are from parents of autistic children.
Here are some suggestions of podcasts about autism or ADHD to try. You can search for these on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or other podcast platforms you use.
1. The Autism ADHD Podcast
Host Holly Blanc Moses shares strategies and different approaches to help you better support your child with autism and ADHD. She covers a variety of areas such as behavior, social skills, emotions, schoolwork and more.
2. Beautifully Complex
Parenting coach Penny Williams understands what we are going through because her son also has ADHD and autism. Penny covers a range of topics on her podcast to help parents of children with autism, ADHD and/or other neurodiversity. She notes the podcast is “decoding behavior while honoring neurodiversity, and learning to parent the individual child you have.”
3. Table for Five No Reservations
Five moms get together to bring you this weekly podcast that discusses “the real and the raw, with sarcasm, heart, and thoughtful reflection. We cover parenting, autism, relationships, mental health & so much more . . . Between us, we have 10 children ages 3 to 27, who live in 2 countries and four-time zones. We share our stories, tips, and tricks of parenting our autistic and neurotypical children.”
4. The Autism Dad Podcast
Host Rob Gorski is a dad to three boys on the autism spectrum and deals with ADHD himself. He has blogged about his life raising his three autistic boys for more than 13 years, and he began the podcast to “reach parents in a new, engaging way.” Guests have included Dr. Temple Grandin, Kate Swensen from Finding Cooper’s Voice, and many more.
5. All Things ADHD and ADHD 365
These podcasts are from CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) and provide education and inspiration to parents of children with ADHD as well as adults who have ADHD.
6. The Autism Helper Podcast
Host Sasha Long discusses strategies for helping autistic students for teachers, school administrators and behavior therapists.
7. Autism Live
The Autism Live podcast is a bit different. It is “an interactive web show providing support, resources, information, facts, entertainment and inspiration to parents, teachers and practitioners working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Viewers are encouraged to participate by asking questions of experts, offering suggestions for topics to be discussed and sharing progress their children have made.”
8. Embracing Autism
Hosts Matt and Lisa McCabe are parents of two autistic children and established the charity AutismWish. They share their own experiences raising their daughters and “provide parents with guidance, tips, resources, and a newfound perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).”
9. Uniquely Human Podcast
Host and author Dr. Barry Prizant publishes this companion podcast for his book, “Uniquely Human” (affiliate link) to expand “the conversation on autism and neurodiversity by amplifying the voices of autistic individuals and thought leaders in providing insightful, cutting-edge and practical information about the autistic experience.”
10. Living the Sky Life – Our Autism Journey
Host Laurie Hellman describes herself as a “very tired, slightly slap happy and eternally hopeful warrior mom of a young adult son with severe, non-verbal autism.” She shares their experiences and brings a wealth of interviews with experts to share strategies and resources to help parents of autistic and other children with additional needs.
I hope you will find help, education and inspiration with these podcasts. Do you have favorite podcasts about autism and/or ADHD that are not listed here? Leave a comment so that we can share and encourage one another along this journey!
