‘Mommy, my brain doesn’t work here.’ - How a Brain First Approach Can Fill in the Missing Information
How a conversation with my neurodiverse daughter in a time of crisis caused me to think about her differently.
"But I read the purple books!" - Why reaching for our power only leads to more challenging behaviors
When adults with perceived power reach for that power to control a child’s challenging behavior, the behavior usually grows more intense.
Understanding Daniel: Accommodations for a Struggling Middle Schooler
A middle schooler with brain differences, a school that fails to understand him, and parents who advocate for life-changing accommodations.
The Real Reason Traditional Parenting Spaces Don’t Resonate With Your Experience
It has everything to do with society failing to recognize that children on the neurodiversity spectrum need a different type of parenting.
Choosing the Second Path: How the Brain First Approach Helps with Challenging Behaviors
When kids with brain-based differences struggle with behavioral symptoms, parents have two divergent paths to consider.
8 Things I Wish My School Knew About Me
A list of 8 things a neurodiverse student might wish their teachers and school staff knew about them at the start of a new school year.
Questions to Consider When Choosing a Therapy Modality for Your Child
A look at how neuroscience research and the neurobehavioral approach align with therapy modalities your child might be receiving.