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Teaching Flexible Thinking: Helping Your Child Navigate Change

Teaching Flexible Thinking: Helping Your Child Navigate Change

Life is full of change, big and small. From a surprise change in dinner plans to adjusting for an afternoon when it rains outside, unexpected situations happen all the time. While many of us can adapt to these moments with little trouble, for some children, especially...
6 Tips to Help a Neurodivergent Child Complete Homework

6 Tips to Help a Neurodivergent Child Complete Homework

Homework can feel like an uphill battle for neurodivergent children. They’ve just sat through seven hours of school, trying their best to hold it together in an environment that often isn’t designed with their needs in mind. By the time they get home, their energy is...
How to Build Self-Esteem in a Neurodivergent Learner

How to Build Self-Esteem in a Neurodivergent Learner

We don’t often think about it, but self-esteem plays a key role in a child’s development. It shapes how they view themselves, handle challenges, and interact with the world. For neurodivergent learners, including those who are twice exceptional, self-esteem can be...
How to Turn Your Child’s Special Interests Into Strengths

How to Turn Your Child’s Special Interests Into Strengths

Does your child have restricted interests? Maybe they dive deep into a subject and excitedly talk about it with anybody who will listen. Perhaps they shift every month or so from interest to interest, but they all connect in an interesting way.  For parents of unique...
How to Prepare Your Anxious Child for Holiday Events

How to Prepare Your Anxious Child for Holiday Events

When did there become so many holiday events every year? We love the traditions, the fun, and all of the festivities…but over time, the lights, the sounds, the crowds, and the busy schedule can become a lot for anyone to handle.  If your child struggles with anxiety,...
Why and How to Add “Heavy Work” Into Your Child’s Day

Why and How to Add “Heavy Work” Into Your Child’s Day

Think about the last time your child was dysregulated. If they have any kind of sensory processing challenge, which one in six children do, this can be a regular occurrence. Finding the unique strategies that work for them can be difficult, but for many neurodivergent...
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