Uniquely Wired Child

By Kristan Shimpi, Ph.D.

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Description

What if your child looks “fine”… but is working twice as hard just to keep up?

This podcast is for parents of uniquely wired children. The ones who are bright, capable, and often misunderstood. The ones who may be masking, internalizing, or quietly struggling beneath the surface.


Hosted by behavior specialist and parent strategist Kristan Shimpi, each episode helps you see what’s often missed and understand what your child actually needs to thrive.


We talk about executive function, school challenges, masking (especially in girls), and building family systems that actually work in real life.

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks fine at school”… but you know something isn’t adding up, this space is for you.

You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.


Episode Date
What Eight Conversations Taught Me About Raising and Supporting Neurodivergent Kids
Jun 24, 2026
Taking Away Support Doesn't Create Independence: A Conversation with Hannah McDonald
Jun 09, 2026
Different Doesn’t Mean Broken: Holden Thorp on Neurodivergence, First Impressions & Thriving
May 25, 2026
What Looks Like Defiance Is Often Exhaustion: Autistic Girls, Masking, and Meltdowns with Jess Hendrickx
May 14, 2026
Parenting in the Daily Grind: Where You Can Ease Up Without Giving In
Apr 29, 2026
The ADHD Story You Don’t Hear: Growing Up, Masking, and Making It Work
Apr 15, 2026
She Looks Fine at School... What Teachers Really See
Mar 31, 2026
When Girls Mask: A Conversation with a Former Student
Mar 14, 2026
Episode 1: Kids Do Well If They Can: A Conversation with Dr. Ross Greene
Feb 28, 2026
Educating the Uniquely Wired Child Episode 0
Jan 22, 2026