In this episode of Educating the Uniquely Wired Child, I sit down with a former student, Kristine, who is now an adult reflecting on her experience growing up with a uniquely wired brain.

Kristine shares what school felt like from the inside, the effort it took to keep up, the ways she learned to mask her struggles, and why some teachers were able to help her while others missed the signs completely.

One insight that stood out during our conversation was this: the teachers who seemed to understand her best were often teachers who were uniquely wired themselves.

This episode explores what masking can look like for girls with ADHD and learning differences, why their challenges are often overlooked, and what parents and educators can learn from listening to the lived experiences of students themselves.

If you are raising a daughter who appears to be doing “fine” at school but is exhausted or overwhelmed at home, this conversation may feel very familiar.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• What masking can look like for girls with ADHD or learning differences
• Why many girls go unidentified for years
• The hidden effort it takes to keep up in school
• Why some teachers recognize these struggles and others miss them
• What parents can learn from listening to the lived experiences of their children

Resources Mentioned

Educating the Uniquely Wired Child: The Workbook
Available here:
https://payhip.com/b/EfVmr

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