Why won't my child just start the thing?

1. Why won't my child just start the thing?

If you feel that helping your child to just start the task at hand, whatever task that may be, this one is for you. It explains why starting is genuinely the hardest part for many neurodivergent brains, and why it is a skill rather than a choice.

Inside you will find the science of task initiation in plain language, why nagging makes it harder, and eight practical ways to help your child get going, including the one strategy with the strongest research behind it.