I was in the hallway at bedtime, trying to get my oldest to brush their teeth. For some reason, they were choosing tonight to dig their heels in and...
My Child Refuses Everything: Why Rewards and Consequences Backfire (and What Works)
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Neurodivergent Advocacy
Why Does My Child Fight Me on Everything? Understanding Demand Avoidance
When Everyday Requests Turn Into Power Struggles It’s 7:42 a.m. You’re watching the clock, mentally calculating how much time you have left before...
Talking to Your Autistic Teen’s Teacher About Their Class Disruptions
Is your teen’s teacher frustrated by classroom disruptions? Maybe they’ve mentioned frequent outbursts, difficulty staying on task, or resistance to...
Parental Burnout: Does Parenting Neurodivergent Children Get Easier?
Are there some days you feel like you can’t “deal”? Do you wonder, out loud even, if parenting your neurodivergent child gets easier? Parental...
Advocating for Accommodations for Your ASD/ADHD Teenager in a School Setting
As a parent of a teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), navigating middle school and high...