(for Children and Teens with ADHD) Navigating the ins and outs of getting help for your child in school can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like everyone is speaking a language you’re not familiar with! This week, I’ll help demystify two very different avenues … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About IEPs and 504s
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Overcoming ADHD Brain Fog
Dear Dr. Saline: I’m a 30 year-old AuDHDer who would love your input. I pride myself on my ability to focus and concentrate on what needs to be done. I’m achievement-oriented and used to be able to blaze through a to-do list. Lately though, brain … Continue reading Overcoming ADHD Brain Fog
Surviving Back To School: A Neurodivergent Parent’s Guide
As thoughts begin to turn from planning picnics and BBQ’s to planning school lunches, our parental priorities shift from “summer fun” to “get it done.” The back-to-school transition helps set the stage for a successful school year. It is a great opportunity to help equip kids … Continue reading Surviving Back To School: A Neurodivergent Parent’s Guide
Smith College Studies in Social Work: Thriving in the New Normal
Thriving in the New Normal: How COVID-19 has Affected Alternative Learners and Their Families and Implementing Effective, Creative Therapeutic Interventions This article has been accepted for publication in Smith College Studies in Social Work, Volume 91, 2021 – Issue 1, published by Taylor & Francis. … Continue reading Smith College Studies in Social Work: Thriving in the New Normal
Psychotherapy Networker | Relearning Parenthood: When Children Reach Adulthood, What Then?
“I live in an open nest. It’s not an empty one, but some days it sure feels that way. The rooms are tidy and still. Things stay just where I place them: the dirty glass in the sink, the jeans drying over the bannister, the … Continue reading Psychotherapy Networker | Relearning Parenthood: When Children Reach Adulthood, What Then?
When Your Adult Child Learns They Are Neurodivergent
When Your Adult Child Learns They Are Neurodivergent It can be either a surprise or validation to discover your adult child is neurodivergent; here are ways to support them moving forward Read here!
Mental Health Out Loud: Eating Disorders and Body Image Among Teens
Mental Health Out Loud: Eating Disorders and Body Image Among Teens Eating disorders have among the highest mortality rate for any mental illness, but stigma and shame often keep people from seeking help. In this Q&A with ADDitude, Dr. Dena Cabrera discusses what defines an … Continue reading Mental Health Out Loud: Eating Disorders and Body Image Among Teens
How to Set Boundaries with Family: A Joy-Preserving Guide
How to Set Boundaries with Family: A Joy-Preserving Guide Setting boundaries with relatives who are committed to misunderstanding your child’s ADHD is necessary to protect your family — and your joy. Here, find scripts for setting limits, ideas for approaching family get-togethers, and what to … Continue reading How to Set Boundaries with Family: A Joy-Preserving Guide
Forum: Important to Expose Children to Different Types of Clocks
Forum: Important to Expose Children to Different Types of Clocks Difficulties in perceiving time are also a key deficit in those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to ADHD expert Sharon Saline, many kids with ADHD struggle to feel time as it passes and have to … Continue reading Forum: Important to Expose Children to Different Types of Clocks
What are The Five C’s of ADHD Parenting? How Can It Help Improve Parent-Child Bond?
What are The Five C’s of ADHD Parenting? How Can It Help Improve Parent-Child Bond? ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of children and adults worldwide. In India, the prevalence of ADHD has been on the rise, with … Continue reading What are The Five C’s of ADHD Parenting? How Can It Help Improve Parent-Child Bond?
