057: Breaking Barriers: Danielle Jata-Hall on Education and ADHD

In this episode of the ADHD Goals Podcast, host welcomes Danielle Jata-Hall, an accomplished author, educator, and PDA advocate. Danielle shares her late diagnosis of autism and ADHD, her experiences raising neurodivergent children, and her struggle against 'parent blame' and systemic misunderstandings. The conversation delves into her advocacy for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) recognition, her journey from writing a blog to publishing books like 'I'm Not Upside Down, I'm Downside Up', and her aspirations to adapt her novel 'Black Rainbow' into a film. Emphasising a need for educational reform, Danielle discusses the potential benefits of alternative educational approaches like Montessori for neurodivergent children. Throughout, the discussion highlights the complexities of navigating societal norms and the need for a supportive understanding of neurodivergence. Buy Black Rainbow PDA Parenting Website 00:00 Introduction to the ADHD Goals Podcast 01:15 Danielle's Personal Journey with ADHD and Autism 07:58 Understanding PDA and Its Challenges 11:42 The Impact of Misunderstanding in Schools 20:24 Danielle's Advocacy and Personal Struggles 24:29 Facing Blame and Fighting for Support 29:08 Channelling Frustration into Creativity 30:36 The Emotional Toll of Misunderstanding 33:15 A Glimmer of Hope and Progress 36:16 The Challenge of Finding Suitable Education 40:56 Exploring Alternative Education Systems 51:38 The Power of Storytelling and Future Aspirations 54:51 Conclusion and Call to Action Need Help with your ADHD? Visit my website:⁠ ⁠https://adhdgoals.co/⁠⁠ Want me to be your ADHD Coach? ⁠Book a FREE call intro call⁠

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