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A Guide to Neurodivergence

Parenting a neurodivergent child comes with unique challenges and daily questions about behavior, routines, and social skills. By making the most of small, intentional moments, you can help your child turn everyday experiences into opportunities to learn and build confidence.

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Making Sense of Sensory Differences in Neurodivergent Children | Blog

Everyone experiences sensory input — sights, sounds, tastes, smells and textures — differently. While some enjoy loud environments, others crave quiet spaces. Polyester fabrics might feel pleasant to some but irritate others.

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Helping Neurodivergent Children Build Consistent Routines | Blog

Discover effective strategies for building consistent routines for neurodivergent children. Learn how to tailor routines to your child's unique needs and foster their independence.

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Neurodiversity 101: Insights and Tips for Parents | Blog

Discover essential insights into neurodiversity and learn how to support your child's unique strengths and challenges in this informative Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Liollio.

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ADHD and Siblings | Article

Remember the bird mobile above the baby's crib? When there's more than one child in the family, children with ADHD will affect the behaviors of siblings. The behaviors that annoy teachers and classmates – interrupting, blurting out, losing items, and others – also will annoy brothers and sisters, bu…

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ADHD Tips and ADHD Help | Article

ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder. It is a medical condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to concentrate and control their behavior. Without ongoing treatment, the behavioral disorder often interferes with the child's development of a healthy and normal life…

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Does My Child Have ADHD? | Article

​​While only a trained physician can correctly diagnose someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), knowing the basics about ADHD will help you decide if your child needs a professional evaluation.

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Myths About ADHD | Article

​​​​The fact that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is classified as a medical disorder doesn't stop a myriad of myths from circulating throughout our culture. We'll tackle a few of the most common myths here so you can learn to separate fact from fiction when it comes to ADHD.

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How can I help my autistic son with his disruptive behaviors? | Q&A

​​How do I effectively communicate with my autistic son how his disruptive behaviors can cause disturbance in the home and at school? When speaking to him, it is always a back-and-forth battle and he uses manipulative behaviors to avoid the lecture/talk.

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How Do I Know If My Child Should Be Tested for a Behavioral Disorder? | Video

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