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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 Handle Summer Screen Time with my Neurodivergent Child

How to Handle Summer Screen Time with my Neurodivergent Child

Summer is the season we all wait for, with its sunny days, vacations, family and friends, and a lot more free time. For neurodivergent children, however, all of that free time can be a little tricky. Yes, there is more time for outdoor activities, socializing, and...
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 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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