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Is Dyslexia Neurodivergent? Exploring Learning and the Brain

Imagine trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep shifting. That’s a bit like what reading feels like for someone with dyslexia. Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about dyslexia, a learning difference that makes reading and writing more difficult than usual. But there’s a bigger question on many parents’ minds: Does dyslexia

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Blog Is SPD Neurodivergent Unpacking the Dimensions of SPD (1)

Is SPD Neurodivergent? Unpacking the Dimensions of SPD

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is getting a lot of attention these days. People are curious if it fits into what we call neurodiversity. Neurodiversity means everyone’s brain works in its own special way, including those with autism, ADHD, and now maybe SPD too. SPD is when the brain has a hard time dealing with what

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Blog Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent Communication Embracing Diversity in Dialogue

Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent Communication: Embracing Diversity in Dialogue

Communication acts as a pivotal bridge connecting us, enriched by the diversity inherent in our cognitive processes. This dynamic interplay of dialogue reveals variations between neurotypical individuals and those who are neurodivergent, each contributing their distinct perspectives and styles.  Neurodivergent individuals, in particular, offer valuable insights and expressions derived from their unique ways of perceiving

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Blog Is dyslexia a learning disability (1)

Is Dyslexia a Learning Disability?

Dyslexia is a term that many people have heard of, but there’s often confusion about whether it qualifies as a learning disability. I’ll help you explore the nature of dyslexia, its impact on learning, and whether it fits the criteria for a learning disability. My many years of experience in school testing allowed me to

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BLOG - How To Teach Reading To Students With Learning Disabilities

How To Teach Reading To Students With Learning Disabilities

Providing reading strategies for students with learning disabilities requires a thoughtful and customized approach. Patience, flexibility, and a variety of special needs teaching strategies for reading are essential. Let me guide you on how to teach reading skills to kids with reading comprehension learning disability.  My more than 30 years in clinical psychology allowed me

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Blog Is Autism a Learning Disability

Is Autism a Learning Disability?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts social interaction, communication, and behavior. However, the question often arises: Is autism a learning disability?  We’ll use my decades of experience in clinical psychology to explore the relationship between autism and learning disabilities. Let’s examine its various aspects and address common misconceptions. Difference Between

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Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults

A Guide to Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults

A Guide to Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults Dive into the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition manifesting a wide spectrum of symptoms and abilities. The understanding of ASD has evolved over the years, recognizing it as a spectrum disorder.  But, is autism a spectrum disorder? What does it mean?

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How Helicopter Parenting Can Ruin Your Child

Helicopter Parenting Effects: How It Can Ruin Your Child

A child is every parent’s bundle of joy, and they have the instincts to protect them. Children are seen as fragile and innocent, and it is natural for parents to want them to be healthy, happy, and successful. And sometimes, we can fall into the overparenting trap.  Hey, we have all been there!  With how

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Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

For parents of autistic children, deciphering defiant behavior can be a confusing and isolating experience. Two conditions, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), often share surface similarities, causing further frustration in identifying the right support strategies.  Diagnostic Criteria: Is it PDA or ODD? What is PDA? PDA is a relatively new concept

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Blog Is SPD Neurodivergent Unpacking the Dimensions of SPD (1)

Is SPD Neurodivergent? Unpacking the Dimensions of SPD

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is getting a lot of attention these days. People are curious if it fits into what we call neurodiversity. Neurodiversity means everyone’s brain works in its own special way, including those with autism, ADHD, and now maybe SPD too. SPD is when the brain has a

Read More »
Blog Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent Communication Embracing Diversity in Dialogue

Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent Communication: Embracing Diversity in Dialogue

Communication acts as a pivotal bridge connecting us, enriched by the diversity inherent in our cognitive processes. This dynamic interplay of dialogue reveals variations between neurotypical individuals and those who are neurodivergent, each contributing their distinct perspectives and styles.  Neurodivergent individuals, in particular, offer valuable insights and expressions derived from

Read More »
Blog Is dyslexia a learning disability (1)

Is Dyslexia a Learning Disability?

Dyslexia is a term that many people have heard of, but there’s often confusion about whether it qualifies as a learning disability. I’ll help you explore the nature of dyslexia, its impact on learning, and whether it fits the criteria for a learning disability. My many years of experience in

Read More »
BLOG - How To Teach Reading To Students With Learning Disabilities

How To Teach Reading To Students With Learning Disabilities

Providing reading strategies for students with learning disabilities requires a thoughtful and customized approach. Patience, flexibility, and a variety of special needs teaching strategies for reading are essential. Let me guide you on how to teach reading skills to kids with reading comprehension learning disability.  My more than 30 years

Read More »
Blog Is Autism a Learning Disability

Is Autism a Learning Disability?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts social interaction, communication, and behavior. However, the question often arises: Is autism a learning disability?  We’ll use my decades of experience in clinical psychology to explore the relationship between autism and learning disabilities. Let’s examine its various aspects and

Read More »
Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults

A Guide to Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults

A Guide to Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults Dive into the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition manifesting a wide spectrum of symptoms and abilities. The understanding of ASD has evolved over the years, recognizing it as a spectrum disorder.  But, is autism a spectrum

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

For parents of autistic children, deciphering defiant behavior can be a confusing and isolating experience. Two conditions, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), often share surface similarities, causing further frustration in identifying the right support strategies.  Diagnostic Criteria: Is it PDA or ODD? What is PDA? PDA

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