Why co-regulation is essential for neurodivergent unschooling joy
ELSPETH HETRICK
Learn how you can shorten frustration-based meltdowns so your family can move forward with exploration/learning.


Elspeth Hetrick is an ADHD/Autistic graduate of the University of Michigan, majoring in anthropology, (minoring in sociology, psychology, and women's studies). She has a degree in early childhood development, 20+ years professional experience with kids of all ages, and Conscious Discipline certification. She began ‘Neurodivergent Parenting: Think Outside The Box’, on Facebook during the pandemic, and it now reaches up to eight million readers a month. She is featured in Kelley Coleman's book, Everything No One Tells you About Parenting a Disabled Child. Elspeth has two children, who are also Autistic/ADHD, and who cope with additional needs for ARFID, F-pies, PDA, Giftedness, and Dyslexia. Elspeth has been unschooling for five years and loves the way it has improved the entire family's mental health, social skills, literacy, practical mathematics, and entrepreneurship. Some of her favorite ways to learn are roadside paleontology, nature hikes, and interactive museums. Clink the link below to get a free month’s subscription to Elspeth’s Neurodivergent Parenting Substack.