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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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Goodbye to Social Skills Classes. Hello to Dungeons & Dragons!
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Creating Learning Plans That Work! The 3 KEY Ingredients
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Alternative Education Paths: Removing Barriers to Learning
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The Most Overlooked Support for 2e Students: Acceleration
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Rethinking Parenting Approaches For PDA Children
Parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) can feel isolating and challenging, especially as traditional approaches often miss the mark. If you’re raising a child with a PDA profile, this article offers a fresh perspective—one centered on empathy, collaboration, and flexibility.
Through personal insights and actionable tips, you’ll explore how small adjustments can create a more harmonious home life and help your child thrive. From reducing the pressure of daily routines to prioritizing self-care, this guide will empower you to transform struggles into strengths for both you and your child.
Is Self-Diagnosis A Valid Diagnosis?
I remember a few years ago watching some YouTuber talk about their ADHD, and when I told my husband that “everyone feels like that,” he told me that no, in fact they do not. This was a lightbulb moment for me. Why was I resonating so much with all of the ADHD videos when I had never been diagnosed with it?
It was only recently when I sought my own diagnosis that I joined the bevy of late-diagnosed women, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in my 40s – and it all made so much sense. My life makes so much more sense now.
But what about all of those folks who didn’t go to the doctor and receive a medical diagnosis? Is their diagnosis valid?
Let’s go over some of the biggest myths around self-diagnosis out there:
Illuminating Interviews- Dr. Lamb
I always say Siobhan may be the important person that you don’t yet know.
Dr. Siobhan Lamb is hands-down one of the most thought-provoking individuals that I have the pleasure of knowing in the fields of cognitive diversity and education.
Go grab your notebook and be prepared to be inspired as we explore:
-Recommendations for supporting neurodiverse kiddos
-Perspectives that expand our collective understanding of neurodiversity
-Support from someone who knows what it is to live with a dual diagnosis
Illuminating Interviews- Asst. Adj. Professor Alina Kislenko
Neurodivergent kids often have pretty wild ideas. The way we respond to those ideas may be more important than we think.
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