The 5 Stages Every Mum Goes Through Before a Neurodivergent Diagnosis

The 5 Stages Every Mum Goes Through Before a Neurodivergent Diagnosis

Published: September 10, 2026

Duration: 35:21

If you've ever had that quiet little feeling that something with your child is just a bit different, and you couldn't quite put it into words for anyone else, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

This week I sat down with Karla, who taught for 15 years in mainstream schools, moved into specialist neurodiversity settings, and then walked this whole journey herself as a mum. She works with parents in that tender, confusing space before there's any label or answer, and she breaks down the five stages so many of us move through without...