Remember the story of the slow but steady Tortoise and the fast but lazy Hare? We are supposed to admire the tortoise’s persistence and admonish the rabbit for taking a rest, but is that the best way to see this lesson?
Rae has dysgraphia and did every writing lesson “late.” But she was able to get A’s on essays in college at 17. This is how homeschooling helped her get there.
Problems with executive function can occur in people with ADHD, autism, and other learning challenges and be very frustrating for parents to understand.
Did you know that neurotypical people get a boost of happy brain chemicals from a job well done? But that doesn’t work for us ADHD folks. Here’s why.
Writing well is a challenge for students with ADHD. There are a few strategies you can use to help build your child’s confidence and skill.
Using coffee instead of medication helps some people with ADHD focus and get more done! Why does this work and should you try it? Learn more!
Generally, I love working with autistic children as part of my OT practice. But today, I’m going to tell you about the worst experience I ever had as an OT.
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.
Do you have a child who is struggling with learning to ride a bicycle? Do they want to do it but just don’t seem to have the skills to do it? I’ve got you.
Teaching a dyslexic child to read can be one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of homeschooling.
Do you know a child who was obsessed with letters as a toddler and learned to read well before age 5?
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.
I saw this phrase recently referring to non-verbal, minimally verbal, and disabled children, and I loved it. Assume competence. What does that mean?
When my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD it forced me to take a look at my own life. I can see what struggles and gifts my neurodiversity has given me.
Do you have a child with ADHD? If so, there is a very strong chance that one of their parents has it too. And at least one of their grandparents also has ADHD.
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, 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.
Lack of dopamine can lead to depression, anxiety, difficulty completing tasks, and a lot of struggle. So, how do we help your ADHD child get more dopamine?
