Raising Body Confident Kids with Autism and ADHD (S8E28)
How do we help our neurodivergent kids feel confident in their own bodies? That’s the big question in this week’s episode of The Autism Dad Podcast. I’m joined by Dr. Whitney Casares, pediatrician, public health expert, autism mom, and fellow at the American Academy of Pediatrics, to talk about her new book My One of a Kind Body: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Me. Dr. Casares opens up about raising her autistic and ADHD children, why body image hits differently for neurodivergent kids, and how parents can support healthy habits without shame or pressure. We talk about diet culture, social media, body bullies, and how to help kids see themselves as enough, exactly as they are. If you’ve ever worried about your child’s self-esteem, eating struggles, or how to…