SPECIAL - A Neurodiverse Christmas Part 2 - Leela Seaton

In Part 2 of A Neurodivergent Christmas, Leela Seaton and Helena Judd turn their focus to the home, parish, and family traditions. Learn practical ways to reduce overwhelm, create calm spaces, and adjust festive expectations so that every loved one can enjoy Advent and Christmas. From “quiet Christmas corners” to simple accommodations and predictable routines, this episode offers heartfelt, practical advice to make the season more inclusive, joyful, and truly meaningful.Leela SeatonLeela is many things – and she juggles them all with humour and heart.She descibes herself as:A mother of four wonderful children, all ASD/ADHDA state-trained primary school teacherA writer (fiction, SEN topics, women’s health, and advocacy)The organiser of Surbiton’s Catholic Mothers' groupA liturgy teacherA leader of a Catholic women’s prayer groupAnd, in her own words, ‘slightly bonkers’ – a quality she brings with warmth and relatabilityLeela speaks openly from lived experience, offering practical ideas that help families maintain peace and joy throughout December.Why This Matters‘A Neurodivergent Christmas’ encourages us to reimagine the season not as a checklist of traditions, but as a time for love, connection and thoughtful care. Making space for neurodivergent needs doesn’t diminish Christmas – it deepens it.This year, may we all discover the gift of celebrating in ways that allow every loved one to feel seen, understood and welcomed.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we can be a Christian voice by your side.   https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/