Tag: parenting a neurodivergent child
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Book Review
In light of more accessible information in recent years, more adults are looking into the possibility of exploring an autism diagnosis. Some people wonder if the statistics are accurate, while others are wondering why many adults were not diagnosed as children. One of the main reasons why many adults now were not diagnosed as children… Read more
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
Top 10 Schoolwork Accommodations for Dyslexic Kids
One major challenge that many neurodivergent children face is in the area of school work. This is true whether the child is in mainstream school, special education class, or homeschool. The main premise for neurodivergent children is this: we work on remediation and accommodation. Remediation involves occupational therapy and intentional training at developing the skills… Read more
Dysgraphia 101: Definition and Symptoms
Dyslexia is perhaps the most widely known learning disability related to reading and writing. Its cousins, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, are lesser known. However, more and more parents and teachers are looking into these learning challenges, to understand it and learn how to help children who are diagnosed with it. Dysgraphia a neurological learning disability that… Read more
Dyslexia 101: What It Is and Its Symptoms
Of all learning disabilities, one of the most common struggles most of us have heard of is dyslexia. This is often explained as a difficulty learning to read because of the tendency to jumble up letters, like b, d, and p. Movies and books often portray children who act as the class clown in order… Read more
Top 10 Autism Myths and Misconceptions
Autism myths and misconceptions. How much do you really know about autism? In recent years, more and more people are sharing their experiences of being diagnosed with autism late. This has caused a lot of debate about what autism really is, with the common refrain being, “But you don’t look autistic!” Autism, also known as… Read more
The Autistic Person’s Social Struggles
One of the most common signs associated with autism is the lack of social skills. Most parents watch out for their babies’ or toddlers’ eye contact and ability to play with other children, and rightly so. These are indeed glaring signs of possible autism. However, these are not the only social difficulties that come with… Read more
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
Autism and Masking
Have you ever experienced people commenting on your autistic child (or self) something along the lines of “But he/she doesn’t look autistic!”? One reason for this comment may be because the neurodivergent condition known as autism is actually autism spectrum disorder. This means that the symptoms can vary depending on each individual. But a second… Read more
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