Trying to take a bloody photo | Claire Quigley Ward

Say cheese? Not a chance. Claire Quigley-Ward joins Mark to rant and reflect about why getting a photo of the whole family feels impossible when you’re parenting autistic, ADHD or PDA children.

They discuss the absolute nightmare of trying to take a "normal" photo of our kids - from the challenges of getting them to stay still and not be distracted, to their inability to pose for the camera and the inevitable dread of seeing how they stand out for all the wrong reasons in the annual school photo.

Claire shares how she redefined success in capturing family memories, and Mark reflects on the balance between preserving the moment and surviving it.

Funny, familiar and full of perspective, this PDA parenting podcast episode might make you feel better about every blurry, chaotic photo you’ve ever taken.

LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:

All Aboard ADHD podcast - https://www.allaboardadhd.com/podcast

All Aboard ADHD coaching - https://www.allaboardadhd.com/coaching

Apple Live Photo feature - https://support.apple.com/en-gb/104966

Google Best Take feature - https://blog.google/products/photos/how-google-photos-best-take-works/

SenLife App - https://mysenlife.com/

Kate Peers - https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/adhd-children-diagnosis-special-needs-school-funding-a9163761.html

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