Crawling, tying my shoelaces, counting money, and learning to drive… These might seem like ordinary tasks. But for me, they were mountains to climb.

My name is Diane Naimeh. I’m 26 years old, I have dyspraxia, and I’m a graduate of the University of Sussex with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Internat...

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As I look back on the 28 conversations we’ve shared, I’m filled with so much gratitude for this safe space we’ve built together. 

For me, this journey meant being braver than I ever thought I could be. Talking about my own family—my son Talal, who is Deaf, and my b...

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When my deaf son got his cochlear implants, I faced a huge challenge: convincing him to wear these uncomfortable devices to learn about a sense he’d never known—sound.

Our saving grace? Music class.

But not just any music class. At Joan Koenig’s school, my son did...

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I once chose a speech therapist for my son because I wanted him to have French language exposure. She was highly qualified, structured, and very strict. But after a few sessions, my gut told me something was off. Her tone, her approach—it just didn’t feel right for ...

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Have you ever watched a loved one—your child, a family member, even yourself—and felt a deep, aching desire for things to be different? You’re not ungrateful. You don’t love them any less. But you want more for them: more joy, more ease, more growth.

That desire fo...

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When my child's speech therapist first arrived for a session, I expected her to work directly with my child. I thought my role was to watch, learn, and maybe take a few notes. But I’ve learned that the most powerful approach is different. What if the real focus was ...

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A father recently asked a question that resonates with many parents of neurodivergent children: My autistic son has psychomotor difficulties with his hands, but he enjoys cooking. Should I encourage this as a possible career path, or am I setting him up for failure?...

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If you’re the parent of a neurodivergent child, you’ve likely heard a lot about “sensory issues.” I know I have. I was told my child needed to tolerate certain textures to heal their sensory system, or that they had to be perfectly regulated before they could learn....

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If you’ve ever worried that your loved one’s repetitive behaviors or unconventional social style might limit their future, you’re not alone. I used to have those fears for my autistic brother, Milo. But my life with him has taught me a profound lesson about looking ...

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We’ve all been there: sitting on the floor, surrounded by toys, feeling completely lost. You’ve heard the advice—“just play with them!”—but when you try, it feels pointless, boring, and utterly exhausting. If this resonates with you, you are not alone. I’ve been the...

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Lessons We Learned From Our Son’s Hearing Journey

This is a deeply personal piece and podcast episode. It’s the first time my husband, Tarek, shares his side of our journey with our son Talal, who is deaf with cochlear implants. Our emotional timelines didn’t match...

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