Single-Parenting Neurodivergent Children

Life as a single parent can feel like you’re Eddie Murphy in the Dr. Dolittle movie franchise — playing every part. And when you’re raising neurodivergent children, the roles only multiply.

One moment brings pure joy — watching your child’s unique strengths shine. The next brings exhaustion — juggling work, school, therapies, and wondering if you’re doing enough. The challenges are real: navigating IEP meetings solo, managing meltdowns without backup, and carving out time to care for your own mental health.

But here’s the truth: single parents can and do raise thriving neurodivergent kids — with the right strategies, support, and mindset.

On this episode, we meet a Maryland mom who’s crafted her own winning playbook for parenting solo — turning obstacles into opportunities for her kids who learn and think differently. Then, our panel of national experts shares practical advice for single parents — from building a support network to balancing self-care with caregiving. And later, we introduce our newest Difference Maker: a young golfer, entrepreneur and autism advocate who’s crushing drives on the links — but isn’t old enough to drive.