When Silence Feels Louder Than Meltdowns
Parenting a neurodivergent Tween Who Shuts You Out. Strategies that work.
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Understanding Dyspraxia
A guide for South African parents. What is it, how is it diagnosed and how can we help a child with it.
When Words Won’t Work: How Movement Helped My Son Regulate After a Hard Day
A personal story about how movement helped my son regulate during a hard day and how you can help your child regulate.
Trauma in Neurodivergent Children
Trauma in neurodivergent children is often overlooked, misinterpreted, or compounded by systems that fail to understand the body’s language.
What is DIRFloortime and How Can It Help?
Curious about DIRFloortime? Find out what it is and how this approach may be a good fit for your neurodivergent child.
Teaching Neurodivergent Kids to Swallow Pills
Swallowing pills can be a complex task for neurodivergent children. Here are some tips and tricks to teach your child how to swallow pills.
Rethinking Social Connection in Neurodivergent Kids
Being able to imagine what someone else may be thinking or feeling is called Theory of Mind. But what happens when this skill works differently?
Autism, ADHD, or AuDHD?
Get a better understanding of the similarities & differences between ASD & ADHD — as well as how they can co-occur.
Nutritional Support in Neurodivergent Children
This article explores the potential benefits of certain nutrients and how they may support neurodivergent children.
Fidget to Focus: ADHD & Classroom Support
Why do some kids fidget, rock, or move and how can teachers support movement & learning in the classroom?