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06. Unschooling and Unmasking: How to Live an Authentic Neurodivergent Life Going Against Societal Norms

06. Unschooling and Unmasking: How to Live an Authentic Neurodivergent Life Going Against Societal Norms

Update: 2024-06-13
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Linsey's Instagram: @unschoolingstanley


Linsey from the West Midlands discusses unschooling her three children, particularly her PDA son Stanley. She shares her motivations, challenges, and the influence of her own neurodivergence on her parenting and educational philosophy. Linsey emphasises authenticity and discusses her own personal growth as an unmasked adult, and how this has affected her own life and relationships.


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Unschooling, child-led education, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), neurodivergence, personal growth, authenticity, parenting challenges, emotional well-being.

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