What Looks Like Defiance: Understanding the Distress Behind Behaviour
It’s easy in that moment to see defiance, but what if what looks like defiance is actually something very different?
Tag: ASD
SURVEY RESULTS: How Do Parents Feel About the Word “Neurodivergent”?
SURVEY RESULTS: How Do Parents Feel About the Word “Neurodivergent”?
Autism in Girls and Women: Why It’s Often Missed
Autism doesn’t look the same for girls and women. Their traits can be quieter, subtler, or wrapped up in a lot of “masking,” making them harder to spot.
When Silence Feels Louder Than Meltdowns
Parenting a neurodivergent Tween Who Shuts You Out. Strategies that work.
The PDA Controversy
A recent review examined the controversy around Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
Perception of Neurodivergence in South Africa
How is autism perceived in South Africa? It’s a condition met with side-eyes, silence, shame, and, sometimes, supernatural explanations.
Why Is My Child Chewing Everything?
Why do some kids chew for sensory regulation? Chew tools like necklaces can offer a safe, supportive alternative.
Major New Study Identifies Four Core Subtypes of Autism
Groundbreaking autism research has just revealed what many parents have known all along — autism is not one condition, but many.
PDA: Nervous System & Polyvagal Theory
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.
Autism, ADHD, or AuDHD?
Get a better understanding of the similarities & differences between ASD & ADHD — as well as how they can co-occur.