Uniquely Wired Child
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.
Uniquely Wired Child
Latest Episodes
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 discuss executive functioning, moti...
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 uniquely wired individuals are often ...
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, co-author of Women and Girls on...
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 wired children in real life… not jus...
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 just six years old. Together, ...