Uniquely Wired Child
Kristan Shimpi, Ph.D.
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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.
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Taking Away Support Doesn't Create Independence: A Conversation with Hannah McDonald
What if the goal isn't getting your child to do everything independently as quickly as possible?In this episode of Educating the Uniquely Wired Child, I sit down with author Hannah McDonald to…
Different Doesn’t Mean Broken: Holden Thorp on Neurodivergence, First Impressions & Thriving
In this thoughtful and deeply meaningful conversation, I sit down with Holden Thorp to discuss neurodivergence, first impressions, masking, education, and what it truly means to thrive.We explore how…
What Looks Like Defiance Is Often Exhaustion: Autistic Girls, Masking, and Meltdowns with Jess Hendrickx
Why do so many autistic girls appear “fine” at school only to completely fall apart at home?In this episode of Educating the Uniquely Wired Child, Dr. Kristan Shimpi talks with Jess Hendrickx,…
Parenting in the Daily Grind: Where You Can Ease Up Without Giving In
In this episode of Educating the Uniquely Wired Child, I sit down with educator, founder, and parent Linda McDonough for a grounded conversation about what it actually looks like to support uniquely…
The ADHD Story You Don’t Hear: Growing Up, Masking, and Making It Work
On paper, she looked successful.But behind the scenes, it took far more effort than anyone realized.In this episode, I’m joined by a college senior in a nursing program who was diagnosed with ADHD at…
She Looks Fine at School... What Teachers Really See
She’s Fine at School… But Is She? What Teachers Really SeeWhat do experienced teachers actually notice about uniquely wired students… and what often gets missed?In this episode, I sit down with…
S1E2 When Girls Mask: A Conversation with a Former Student
In this episode of Educating the Uniquely Wired Child, I sit down with a former student, Kristine, who is now an adult reflecting on her experience growing up with a uniquely wired brain.Kristine…
S1E1 Episode 1: Kids Do Well If They Can: A Conversation with Dr. Ross Greene
Episode 1: Kids Do Well If They CanGuest: Dr. Ross GreeneIn this powerful opening episode, Dr. Kristan Shimpi interviews Ross Greene, the psychologist behind the Collaborative & Proactive…
S1 Educating the Uniquely Wired Child Episode 0
A brief introduction to Educating the Uniquely Wired Child, a limited podcast series hosted by Dr. Kristan Shimpi. This trailer offers a preview of thoughtful conversations and gentle guidance for…
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Uniquely Wired Child has published 9 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
Uniquely Wired Child is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 34m.
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