The first few weeks of school can be exciting but also a bit jittery for many children. For neurodivergent children or those who have sensory processing differences, though, this can be a source of intense anxiety. With unfamiliar classmates, new
How to Create a Calm Morning Routine for Kids with ADHD
Picture this! You’re up and moving because you have a million and one things to do but your child starts one thing, gets distracted, forgets what they were doing and moves on to the next thing while you’re trying to
How to Communicate with a Child Who is Nonverbal
It’s important to know how to communicate with a child who is nonverbal as it will help a child’s social and emotional development. Instead of feeling excluded, they’ll feel a sense of connection and trust with you and their family
4 Simple Tips to Balance Support vs. Independence in Children with Autism
Supporting a child with autism can initially be beneficial but gradually providing independence allows a child to feel confident and safe in their own abilities. Providing too much support can cause children to feel overdependent on you because they may
4 Simple Positive Reinforcement Strategies for a Child with ADHD and Autism
Many children with ADHD and autism also struggle with feelings of anxiety, shame, frustration, loneliness and more as they have a difficult time managing their bodies and emotions. Therefore, it’s important to provide our children with positive reinforcement. When done
What Calms an ADHD Child?
A child with ADHD may feel restless because of various connections between the brain and body. For example, a child might struggle with In other words, it’s important for us to remember that when a child has an excess amount
How to Support an Anxious Child With ADHD
Many children with ADHD also have anxiety. If your child has this combination, it’s important to support them because it can make it harder for them to feel understood and safe with this combination. Having ADHD is not easy for
How to Deal with a Child Who Doesn’t Care About Consequences?
Most children actually care about consequences even when it seems like they don’t. Most of the time, it has nothing to not caring, but with the fact that: Regardless of the situation, it’s important for a parent or teacher to
How to Handle a Child with Behavioral Issues
Children exhibit behavioral issues for a variety of reasons. Most of the time, it has nothing to do with wanting to be lazy or angry just for fun. Managing a child’s unexpected behavior can be incredibly difficult but it’s important
3 Simple Ways to Support Your Child with Autism with Emotional Development During Summer
During the summer break, it’s important support a child with their emotional development for a variety of reasons, but most especially for their mental health and your sanity. Can you imagine your child having to go through two months of
