Neuro-Affirming Blog

Do you have/work with bright, differently wired students? Looking for guidance, expert tips, thought-provoking content, tools, or answers to your burning questions?

Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply passionate about supporting bright, neurodivergent learners, this blog is your go-to resource for all things neuro-affirming, and strength-based!

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Understanding Your Twice-Exceptional Child: Insights That Change Everything
Kyla Hunte & Emily Kircher-Morris Kyla Hunte & Emily Kircher-Morris

Understanding Your Twice-Exceptional Child: Insights That Change Everything

What if everything you've been told about "fixing" your twice-exceptional child is missing the point entirely?

The children we work with discuss advanced scientific concepts but struggle with basic organization. They excel on assessments but melt down over daily transitions. They build intricate creative projects but find simple writing tasks overwhelming.

These aren't contradictions to resolve, but patterns to understand.

Emily Kircher-Morris, licensed counselor and host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, suggests it's time to stop thinking about problems and start thinking about patterns. Your child isn't broken—they're differently wired. The goal isn't making your child look like their neuro-normative peers, but creating environments where their neurodivergent gifts can flourish alongside appropriate support.

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When Big Feelings Overflow: Supporting Our 2e Kids Through Emotional Storms
Tosha Schore Tosha Schore

When Big Feelings Overflow: Supporting Our 2e Kids Through Emotional Storms

When Big Feelings Overflow: Supporting Our 2e Kids

The thrown remote, the homework battle, the meltdown aimed at the person they love most—you. Sound familiar?

Parent coach Tosha Schore reminds us: your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time. What looks like defiance is often fear, overwhelm, or sensory overload. Shifting from “won’t” to “can’t” opens the door to empathy, connection, and calmer moments.

Simple strategies—talk less during meltdowns, set clear limits with Listen-Limit-Listen, and spend daily undistracted time together—can help your child safely navigate big feelings. Remember: connection matters more than compliance, and showing up consistently helps your 2e child feel understood, loved, and safe.

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Feeding the Exceptional Brain: Nutritional Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Children
Kyla Hunte and Sara Langley Kyla Hunte and Sara Langley

Feeding the Exceptional Brain: Nutritional Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Children

What if one of the most powerful tools for supporting your twice-exceptional child’s emotional regulation, focus, and resilience wasn’t found in a therapy office—but at your kitchen table?

For parents navigating the complex needs of twice-exceptional (2e) children—those who are intellectually gifted and have learning or developmental differences—nutrition often takes a backseat to more visible interventions like therapy, accommodations, or medication. But as integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner Sara Langley recently shared with our community, food is far more than fuel—it’s information for the brain.

In this blog, we’ll unpack her expert insights into how targeted nutritional strategies can support ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and more. From managing picky eating to boosting focus and mood naturally, you’ll discover evidence-based ways to nourish your child’s exceptional brain—one bite at a time.

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