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[ad_1] There is a lot of pride in my neuroqueer family. I call us a rainbow family because we represent so many different sexual identities and...
[ad_1] Thirst is a bodily sensation that many neurodivergent children struggle to recognize due to sensory processing differences – an issue especially in the warm summer...
[ad_1] Close your eyes for a moment and visualize a place of healing, rejuvenation, and wellness. What does that look like? What sounds do you hear?...
[ad_1] PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Pinellas County students at the Nina Harris ESE Center have a brand new “FUNctionable Clubhouse,” thanks to the Mr. Strong Foundation. All...
[ad_1] Grayson’s journey as a trans boy didn’t come out of the clear blue sky. Though he liked to wear skirts and play with makeup, he...
[ad_1] When my son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9, I threw myself into research. Given my own adult ADHD diagnosis, I wanted to protect...
[ad_1] Sam*, who has autism, ADHD, PTSD, and a developmental disability, was arrested last year after he became aggressive during a meltdown. His grandmother told officers...
[ad_1] Ashe’s ADHD diagnosis happened soon after they realized they were gender non-binary in middle school. The gender journey started with Ashe wanting to explore a...
[ad_1] As a woman with ADHD, I can’t help but pull from my childhood experiences and reflections when helping the neurodivergent kids I see in therapy....
[ad_1] “Maria, I get distracted all the time, too, and so does everyone else. But it doesn’t mean I have a…a… condition. I want to help you,...
[ad_1] As more than a trillion cicadas emerge from underground this month, experts warn that people on the autism spectrum or who are sensitive to sound...
[ad_1] Behind every sudden urge to deep-clean my home is an arduous task that I’m trying to avoid. Under these circumstances, it’s the perfect time to...
[ad_1] The First 50 Years Why am I like this? Why is everything such a struggle? These are the questions that would plague me as soon...
[ad_1] It’s sunny outside. That means it’s a great day for my signature 5-Mile Rumination Walk. I pack my things into my mini backpack and out...
[ad_1] When I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s, I looked back at my life with a new set of eyes. My heart broke for...
[ad_1] Being a mom is a thankless job. Sure, there’s a full day (a whole 24 hours!) dedicated to appreciating Mothers, but we all know appreciation...
[ad_1] Technology has allowed activist Jordyn Zimmerman, a nonspeaking autistic woman, to find her voice. Zimmerman’s early life was spent communicating through body language and pictures....
[ad_1] Lauryn Clark (above) was diagnosed in January 2024 with Level Three Moderate to Severe Autism (Restricted Repetitive Behavior). Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Lauryn...
[ad_1] This post originally appeared on ClassVR’s blog and is republished here with permission. Key points: Spaulding Academy & Family Services is a small, non-profit special...
[ad_1] Play is the unsung hero of stress management and wellbeing. Intentional and regular practice of playfulness is vital for busy ADHD brains that field many...