Dear Dyslexic Podcast

Dear Dyslexic Podcast


Episode 54 life as a neurodivergent parent with Autumn O’Connor and Tammy McGown

September 12, 2022

In this episode, Shae speaks with Autumn O’Connor and Tammy McGown about raising children as neurodivergent parents the ups, downs, and the many laughs along the way.


Autumn O'Connor is a new mother to a wonderful little man; learning how to give him a strong secure attachment, so he may grow up feeling safe, loved and free to be himself. Autumn is a twice-exceptional adult (autism, gifted IQ, dyslexia and dyscalculia), and believes her neurominority lived experiences give her a unique perspective on life. 


Tammy McGowan (she/her) a mum and was dianginsed late in adulthood. Tammy is autistic and adhd’er who is also dyslectic, dyscalculic, has an auditory processing disorder and has chronic health conditions.