Disclaimer: This post is written by an autodidact neuroscience and neurodiversity advocate, not a clinician. The author has no formal medical, psychiatric, or clinical credentials. The content is based on self‑directed study of peer‑reviewed neurosc...
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re speaking a different language when trying to find the right school fit for your child, you’re not alone. My husband and I have collectively attended five different types of schools. Our daughter has attended four. And...
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Disclaimer: This blog is for informational and community purposes. Every state’s gifted laws differ—consult an educational advocate if your district is not accommodating 2e or asynchronous needs. My parents weren’t tested in the 70s. I was weeded ou...
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If you have ADHD, the chance that you also have dyslexia, autism, or DCD (developmental coordination disorder) is far higher than chance. If you’re autistic, the same is true for ADHD, epilepsy, and hypermobility. These aren’t random coincidences—th...
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If you’ve spent any time in neurodiversity spaces, you’ve likely heard the phrase: “Neurotype is not a disorder.” But for many people—especially parents, educators, and clinicians—this statement raises an urgent question: Are you saying disability d...
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We’ve all heard the well-intentioned advice: “Just surround them with books.” “If you read to them enough, they’ll catch on.” “Let them guess the word from the picture.” This philosophy—often called "Whole Language" or "Balanced Literacy"—sounds bea...
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For decades, the neurodiversity movement has fought for a seat at the table. We’ve asked for accommodations, begged for understanding, and tried to fit our beautifully complex brains into boxes built for a fictional "standard" human. But let’s be ho...
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A recent paper published in World Psychiatry, "Is autism a disease or a characteristic of human diversity?", does an incredible job of framing the urgent, overdue shift away from the traditional medical model. It masterfully breaks down the tension ...
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We often think of puberty as a middle school milestone—marked by growth spurts, skin changes, and the dreaded "talk." But groundbreaking research is showing us that for our kids, the internal architectural shift begins much earlier. Recent studies h...
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When forensic ableism is present, the burden of ensuring a "fair fight" often falls on the parents. Protecting your rights and those of your child requires proactive steps to bridge the gap between neurotypical legal expectations and your family's r...
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For parents of neurodivergent children, navigating the world often feels like a constant exercise in advocacy. We fight for IEPs at school, for accommodations in extracurriculars, and for understanding from family members. But there is a more shadow...
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In the world of K-12 education and parenting, we are often handed colorful PDFs and "social skills" worksheets designed to teach children how to interact. They offer scripts for "asking to play" or "making eye contact." But if we look closer, these ...
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For a long time, the conversation around neurodiversity—specifically regarding autism and ADHD—was framed almost entirely through the lens of what was "missing." We talked about social deficits, impaired communication, and a lack of empathy. But new...
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For decades, the American educational landscape has been a battlefield between evidence-based practice and romanticized ideology. At the center of this skirmish lies the "Reading Wars," a conflict that should have been settled by the National Readin...
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We have all seen the classic illustration: a child sits with a book, and a vibrant, 3D "shadow" of dragons and castles erupts behind them. The message is clear: To be a "good" reader, you must see a movie in your head. But what if the screen in your...
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