Neurodivergent Friendly Halloween — Make it Spooktacular for All
For neurodivergent kids, scary Halloween decorations, loud sounds and tight or scratchy costumes can be a lot to handle.
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JR Adams
Sep 111 min read
IEP Prep and Planning: Guide for Parents
The IEP process can seem daunting, but with the right preparation and planning you can reduce your anxiety and help your child thrive.
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JR Adams
Aug 233 min read
Reduce Back-to-School Stress
Helping kids, especially neurodivergent kids, reduce back-to-school stress involves a combination of practical preparation, emotional suppor
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JR Adams
Aug 214 min read
Thriving in the University Universe — Tips for Neurodivergent College Students (and Their Parents)
These helpful tips will help neurodivergent students acclimate to their new college life and gain new skills for the future.
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Aug 73 min read
Back to School and Thriving — Preparing your Neurodivergent Child for Elementary School
Properly preparing your neurodivergent child for elementary school eases back to school challenges.
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JR Adams
Jul 172 min read
Neurodivergence in the Workplace
We are also seeing changes in how neurodivergent people are represented in the workplace. See why it's critical this diversity is present.
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JR Adams
Jun 212 min read
Summer Planning
Make summer plans a breeze by following some simple tips to keep your kids on track.
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JR Adams
Apr 153 min read
5 Myths about Autism and the Facts
People with Autism are just that—people. It’s essential to understand the common myths around autism and the truth of the matter.
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JR Adams
Dec 20, 20234 min read
Gifts for Neurodivergent Kids: Holidays and Beyond
Parents and kids alike benefit from presents that consider an individual child's preferences, sensitivities, and abilities, especially...
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JR Adams
Dec 12, 20235 min read
Managing the Holidays for Neurodivergent Kids
Recently, we discussed how to navigate the holidays for neurodivergent family and friends, but here, we want to specifically address the...
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JR Adams
Dec 7, 20235 min read
Holiday Help for Neurodivergent Family, Friends, and Ourselves
It’s that time of year. Do you ever feel like we have eight months of steady, regular life, and then all of a sudden, we are thrust into...
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Nov 28, 20232 min read
Listening to Actual Autistic Voices Rather Than Just Other Parents
<p class="">Ironic to read the above statement via a parenting blog, but it’s the truth. As a parent of an Autistic child, I am constantl...
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Nov 24, 20234 min read
Why Self-Advocacy is Critical in Neurodiversity (and for everyone)
It’s essential for every person, neurodivergent or not, to practice self-advocacy in their personal and professional life. However, if...
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JR Adams
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Why Your School Needs a Neurodiversity Program and Tools that Support it
Neurodiversity is precisely that — diversity. While the terms neurodiversity, neurodivergent, and neurodivergence are relatively new, the...
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JR Adams
Oct 19, 20234 min read
ADHD and Your Child
For years, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been mostly associated with children, fidgety students disrupting the...
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JR Adams
Oct 17, 20234 min read
What is ADHD — Really? Types. Symptoms. Treatments.
Is ADHD real? Why do I hear about ADHD so much more now than before? Doesn’t ADHD go away in adulthood? How common is it? What are the...
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JR Adams
Oct 4, 20234 min read
ADHD Awareness: Myths vs Reality
ADHD Awareness: Three Myths and What We Know Now October is Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, awareness month, and we...
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