Trauma in Neurodivergent Children
Trauma in neurodivergent children is often overlooked, misinterpreted, or compounded by systems that fail to understand the body’s language.
Trauma in neurodivergent children is often overlooked, misinterpreted, or compounded by systems that fail to understand the body’s language.
Viewing PDA through the lens of Polyvagal Theory provides invaluable insight into how a child’s nervous system reacts to demands and offers strategies to help them achieve a state of regulation and safety.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the most useful sensory and focus aids for neurodivergent children.