Neurodivergence, Toy Designing, and Entrepreneurship with Courtney Peebles

Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Neurodivergent Spot, host Sam Marion chats with Courtney Peebles, the owner and founder of Solobo Toys. Courtney shares her personal journey of discovering her neurodivergence, which began when her brother was diagnosed with autism, sparking a series of family diagnoses. She discusses how her understanding of her own ADHD, autism, and OCD has informed her approach to creating toys that cater to neurodivergent children while still being enjoyable for all. Courtney also opens up about the challenges she faces as a neurodivergent business owner, balancing her commitment to her family and her mission to design simple, educational toys. This inspiring conversation highlights the values that make Solobo Toys unique and Courtney's dedication to fostering inclusivity and creativity.

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Quotes

“When I got diagnosed, I was like, all of this makes sense… it’s enabled me to actually allow myself to be who I am and give more supports to myself.”

“We wanted literally simple toys that could allow [children] to look at those educational concepts that they loved… but allow kids the freedom to just be themselves within play.”

“We’ve made [family caregiving] our core values… in the business world, that could be seen as a bad thing, but we’ve found that people resonate with what we experience and stay as frequent customers.”

Connect with Courtney:

• Instagram: @solobotoys

• Website: Solobo Toys

Keywords

• Neurodivergence

• Autism

• ADHD

• Toy design

• Inclusive play

• Family-owned business

• Cerebral palsy

• Simplicity in play

• Solobo Toys

• Resilience

• Community

• Neurodivergent challenges

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