4 Ways to Support a Neurodiverse Child in the Home Environment
Happy summer! Time for a slower pace, a lot more free time, and more family adventures. However, for those with children with autism, ADHD, or anxiety, summer can feel like a major disruption to a well-oiled machine. With so much predictability out the window, and...
5 Ways To Maintain Routine for Your Child Over the Summer
Those summer months are on the horizon, and for those children not attending school over the summer, it is a break from hectic mornings, endless homework assignments, and packed schedules. At the same time, all children, and especially unique learners such as...
Neurodiversity: What Does It Mean and Why It’s Important
“Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” are quickly becoming widely used terms in both education and society. Though they once were terms used to describe specific conditions, now many people are self-proclaiming their neurodiversity, focusing on the idea that brains...
ADHD vs. Autism: Similarities and Differences
At West Hills, we pride ourselves on delivering truly individualized instruction, and getting to know the in’s and out’s of each unique learner that comes into our classrooms. A label is never the primary decision maker of a student’s curriculum or education plan. ...
5 Huge Benefits of Play Therapy for ADHD and Autism
Children’s work is through play. They work on building social skills, developing their imaginations, and practicing relationships. It’s how they explore and become familiar with the world around them. Play therapy takes that idea and utilizes it to help children process trauma, cope with stress or anxiety, and manage emotions. Play therapists are also now starting to see additional benefits for children on the autism spectrum and with ADHD.
