Category: ADHD
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and ADHD
Most people think that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is just about not being able to sit still. The truth is, it can also manifest as hyperactivity in thoughts, and if only all these thoughts were sunshiny, it would be so much easier to go through life with ADHD. The sad reality is, these thoughts Read more
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5 Important Schoolwork Accommodations for ADHD
Parenting a neurodivergent child can be challenging. But the good news with getting the right diagnosis is that you can be on the right track of understanding your child and knowing how to help him thrive in life. One area that many neurodivergent children struggle in is the area of schoolwork, and for good reason: Read more
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Adult Neurodivergence Diagnosis and Its Impact on Parenting
Many parents receive an adult diagnosis after having their son or daughter diagnosed. Some studies show a possible genetic link in most neurodivergent conditions. While the accuracy of these studies is not the scope of this post, we want to look at how getting a diagnosis for the parent can also impact the parent-child relationship. Read more
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Neurodivergence Book Review: Different by Sally Clarkson
When I was still struggling to make sense of what was going on with my second son, I found Different by Sally Clarkson in a thrift bookstore. Some friends had highly recommended her to me a couple of years back, and I’d already read a few of her books, like the Life-Giving Home and the Read more
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Sensory Meltdown: The 4 Stages
Living with a neurodivergent child (or adult) comes with its set of challenges. Meltdowns are among the most common and not-always-easy things to deal with. Perhaps understanding a bit more of how a sensory meltdown happens can help. A sensory meltdown usually happens as a result of overstimulation. People with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can Read more
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Is It a Temper Tantrum or Sensory Meltdown?
As parents, we always want our children to be well-behaved. And when they act up, we usually have discipline strategies up our sleeves to make sure they go back to the expected behavior. After all, we don’t want to be that parent whose kid throws temper tantrums in the middle of the supermarket just because Read more
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Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Can Be Overwhelming!
We all thought parenting was supposed to be easy. But parenting a neurodivergent child? What happens when all we want to do every. single. day. is to turn our backs on the ones we’re supposed to be taking care of–because we just. CAN’T. TAKE. it anymore? First off, hugs! You’re not alone, and it’s not Read more
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Sensory Processing Disorder 101
My first experience with sensory processing disorder (SPD) was visiting some friends in Singapore, whose child had been diagnosed with SPD. They showed us his playroom, filled with all these climbing walls, balance beams, and just about any physically-challenging “toy” that any of my kids would’ve loved to have in the house! Interestingly, it was Read more