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“Just Let Him Be:” The Mother of a Neuroqueer Teen Shares His Story

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 also cut his hair short and kept it that way — even when other kids...

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“Could Your Child Have Nature Deficit Disorder? Could You?”

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? What’s the temperature? Is there a breeze blowing? What...

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“5 Ways to Help Your Neurodivergent Child Stay Hydrated This Summer”

Thirst is a bodily sensation that many neurodivergent children struggle to recognize due to sensory processing differences – an issue especially in the warm summer months. Children who have trouble...

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“Neuroqueer Youth Need to See Us Fighting for Them”

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 gender expressions, all knit together with love. I am proud to...

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“No One on Social Media Knows What It Took for Us to Get Here”

FREE WEBINAR ON JULY 17, 2024: Click here to register for “College Accommodations for Neurodivergent Students” May and June are tricky months to be on social media if college graduation is up in the...

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“Our Neighborhood Pizzeria: A Haven of Joy and Autism Acceptance”

Like many families with autistic kids, we used to avoid going to restaurants. An unfamiliar environment we couldn’t control was the perfect recipe for chaos. Eating out meant a menu that might not...

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“I’ve Called My OCD Compulsions ‘Screaming Mimis’ Since I Was 7”

On a chilly autumn morning, I sat beneath fluorescent lighting in a room full of my peers to take the PSAT. I had done well on the previous year’s test, so my hopes were high. The first hour or so was...

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“ADHD Telehealth Trades Convenience for Accuracy and Nuance”

The following is a personal essay reflecting the opinions of the author. A few years ago, Michael, a nine-year-old boy, was brought to my office by his parents. Mom and Dad seemed comfortable when I...

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“We Are Negligent When We Overlook Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD”

I can still vividly recall my daughter’s meltdown during a trip to the Georgia Aquarium. As I sensed she was on the verge of losing it, it felt like someone scooped out every organ in my body. Still, I...

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“Gus Walz Is the Unintentional Ambassador of Neurodivergent Youth We All Need”

Gus Walz was appointed an unintentional ambassador for neurodivergent youth during the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21. Millions of Americans watched the...

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“A PSA for College Students with ADHD: Just Write a Crappy Draft.”

In my first year of college, I found myself with a brand new problem: I was totally unable to write an essay. My professor had given us clear instructions. I was passionate about (read: hyperfixated...

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Helping Your Kids Find the “Awesome” in ADHD

When my husband and I published a book called ADHD is Awesome we knew we’d have some explaining to do. After all, so much of ADHD is not… awesome. We used the word for its true meaning. Though it’s a...

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“My Husband and Son Were Diagnosed with ADHD — on the Same Day”

My 9-year-old son has always been a firework, from the very second of his surprise existence. If my pregnancy test could have displayed two zigzags instead of straight lines, it would have. He has...

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“The Expensive Lessons We’ve Learned About In-App Purchases”

Our descent down the rabbit hole of in-app purchasing started innocently enough. My youngest child, Luca, asked me to let him spend $1.99 of his pocket-money to buy coins in an iPad game. “It takes...

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“Girls with ADHD Need to Hear You Say These 5 Things”

“Call a dog by a name enough times and he will eventually respond to it.” I read these words shortly after I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 44. Those 15 words, which appeared in a book meant for ADHD...

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“My Child’s Short Fuse Lights My Short Fuse.”

My daughter shouts at me every day, and sometimes I shout right back. ADHD gives me plenty of skills I can model for my kids, but good frustration tolerance isn’t one of them. I can make up silly songs...

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Making a Game Out of Making Friends

When social expectations are well-defined — at home with family, in a classroom, or in online forums — my daughter, Willa, shines. But when the rules of social engagement are unclear, she switches off...

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How to Strip the ‘Shoulds’ from Your Holidays

I don’t need to tell you that the holidays are tricky. The pressure to create picture-perfect moments, the sensory minefield of gatherings, and the worry about being judged by those we love often turns...

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