There is no diet that will cure ADHD or autism. However, I do think there is a reason these diets get so much attention, and some of them make some good points.
Can a Diet Cure Autism or ADHD?
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Homeschooling The Challenging Child
Are you homeschooling a child who would just rather not? Do you worry because they seem behind? I’ve homeschooled that child, let me give you some advice.
Teaching My Dyslexic Kid to Read
Teaching a dyslexic child to read can be one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of homeschooling.
Hyperlexia
Do you know a child who was obsessed with letters as a toddler and learned to read well before age 5?
Should your Child take ADHD Medication?
There are lots of things to think about when you are considering mediation to address ADHD for your child. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
Assume Competence!
I saw this phrase recently referring to non-verbal, minimally verbal, and disabled children, and I loved it. Assume competence. What does that mean?
Skipping and Other Skills Your Child Needs
There are some physical skills that can help both brain and body devleopment. Let our OT help you teach your child skipping and more!
Neurodivergent Brain Development
Did you know that the neurodiverse brain has a different developmental pattern than a neurotypical brain? And that impacts how and when they are ready to learn.
Sometimes You Can’t Move Forward, That’s Okay
Sometimes, life throws us a curve ball and we can’t do what we know we should. Sometimes, all we can do is keep trying. And that is okay.
Why we should be teaching dance!
Without a doubt, children benefit from exposure to the “arts.” In schools, this is often limited to music or painting. But dancing is great for kids, too.
ADHD Kids Need to Move to Learn
ADHD students need to move to learn best. Not all movement has the same impact. Some movement is more helpful than others. But what does that mean in practice?
Why Kids Today are So Violent — It isn’t the Video Games
We have an epidemic of kids dying directly and indirectly from bullying. I think there is one thing, in particular, that we need to take a hard look at.