Redefining Success: Richard Liverman on Neurodivergence, Parenting, and Personal Growth

In this episode of the Neurodiverse Voices Podcast,
I’m joined by Richard Liverman, an ADHD entrepreneur and father to an autistic
son. Richard runs his own business, Richer Solutions, and shares his deeply
personal journey navigating the education system, which he believes fails
neurodivergent children like his son. His son has not attended school for the
past three years, and Richard emotionally recalls the day they both decided to
walk away from school together, marking a bittersweet but liberating moment in
their lives.

Richard encourages other parents to challenge societal
expectations about what children “should” achieve, advocating for a shift in
perspective and a more personalised approach to each child’s needs. He also
reveals that, if he had a superpower, it would be to find lost car keys,
something many ADHDers can relate to!

Richard also talks about his work with small businesses,
supporting them in navigating neurodiversity, and shares how much he enjoys
helping others in this space. For the past three years, he has practised daily
gratitude, which he credits for helping with his mental health. He’s also
incredibly proud of his son, who recently won a gaming competition.

Richard provides some useful resources, and I encourage you
to check out the links below. Don’t miss this heartfelt and insightful
conversation!

Access to Work:

https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

The Lilac Review:

https://lilacreview.com/

SquarePeg:

https://www.squarepegparenting.com/

Not Fine in School:

https://notfineinschool.co.uk/

No School Fines Petition:
https://www.change.org/p/updated-attendance-guidance-encourages-prosecution-and-fines-of-families-facing-barriers-to-attendance-undiagnosed-children-with-send-are-particularly-at-risk-please-don-t-criminalise-our-families

Positively PDA Support Group – Clubhouse
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/positively-pda-support-group-clubhouse/

Julia's Story:

https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/julias-story/

Outside the Box Coaching:

https://www.coachingoutsidethebox.net/