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Educational Outdoor Activities for Neurodivergent Children

Educational Outdoor Activities for Neurodivergent Children

For so many neurodivergent children, the outdoors just seems to transform them. The open space and natural environment offer unparalleled sensory experiences. Yet, according to a 2018 study by the National Trust, children today spend less than half the time outdoors...
How the Classroom Can Trigger Sensory Overload and How to Fix It

How the Classroom Can Trigger Sensory Overload and How to Fix It

Imagine being hypersensitive to sensory input in a modern day classroom: fluorescent lights buzzing, desk chairs moving, the heater humming, the endless chatter of classmates…and that’s before the onslaught of smells in the cafeteria. If you’re hyposensitive, on the...
How to Work Through Your Child’s Rigidity

How to Work Through Your Child’s Rigidity

How to Work Through Your Child’s Rigidity You are all too familiar with the feeling: your child insisting on taking the same way home every day, down to the exact part of the sidewalk. Maybe they need to be picked up by the same person, at the same time, every day...
Understanding High Functioning Autism

Understanding High Functioning Autism

High functioning autism, a subset of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to individuals who have average or above-average intellectual abilities. They can exhibit strong verbal skills and may demonstrate exceptional talents in certain academic or creative fields. ...
How to Explain Social Cues to Your Neurodivergent Child

How to Explain Social Cues to Your Neurodivergent Child

Navigating the complex world of social interactions can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent children. Unlike their neurotypical peers, these unique learners may not instinctively pick up on social cues. These children may return home from school, claiming...
How To Take Action When Your Child Is Bullied

How To Take Action When Your Child Is Bullied

If your child has been repetitively bullied, you know the torrent of emotions it can bring up: anxiety, outrage, sadness, and, more than anything, helplessness.  Feeling helpless, however, does not mean you are completely powerless. As a parent, your role is pivotal...
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