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100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

Navigating the Storm: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being Does your child sometimes feel anxious or uneasy? You’re definitely not alone in this journey. Many parents of children with ADHD and Autism (AuDHD) or other forms of neurodivergence face similar challenges every day, dealing with a range of emotions that can arise in different situations.  For the children and teens that I

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Breaking Down Task Initiation: ADHD Strategies in 11 Steps

Breaking Down Task Initiation: ADHD Strategies in 11 Steps

When you have a dysregulated kid, getting your child to start a task might feel worse than stepping on shards of glass! It can be frustrating for both you and your child. What I consistently see in my clients with ADHD is task initiation is a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, making it difficult to start tasks, especially mundane

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BLOG: The Connection Between AuDHD Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation

The Connection Between AuDHD Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation

Nervous system dysregulation and anxiety significantly impact individuals with AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD), often due to the unique neurological and sensory processing characteristics of AuDHD. As both a parent of neurodivergent children and a licensed therapist, I have seen these challenges firsthand. It is vital for parents to grasp the intricate connection between nervous system dysregulation and anxiety in AuDHD

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Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Children and Teens

Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Children and Teens

You may have one child or three with ADHD and are puzzled by the vast differences in kids with this neurodivergent brain. The attention deficit disorder spectrum includes a range of symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can vary widely among individuals. Understanding this spectrum is key to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum:

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BLOG: ADHD and Bullying: How to Stop the Bullying Cycle of Neurodivergent Kids

ADHD and Bullying: How to Stop the Bullying Cycle

ADHD and bullying can intersect in challenging ways, leaving most parents searching for effective ways to protect and support their children. The truth is kids with ADHD face unique challenges that make them more vulnerable to bullying. Whether your child is being targeted, struggling socially, or unintentionally exhibiting behaviors that lead to misunderstandings, the impact of bullying on a child

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67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication

67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a clinical disorder that affects 9.6 percent of the US population (CDC, 2021). Despite what most people think, ADHD isn’t something kids “outgrow” and is a neurological condition that follows a person into adulthood.  ADHD looks different for each person, but for a clinical diagnosis, there must be difficulty with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulse control.

Read More »
ADHD Grocery List: Navigating Shopping for Parents of Children with ADHD

ADHD Grocery List: Navigating Shopping for Parents of Children with ADHD

Grocery shopping can be a challenging task for any parent, but when you have a child with ADHD, it can feel downright overwhelming. From picky eaters to those with more restrictive eating habits like ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), ensuring your child gets the nutrition they need can be a complex puzzle. But don’t worry—you’re not alone in this. With

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Finding the Intersection of Demand Avoidance in ADHD and Autism

Finding the Intersection of Demand Avoidance in ADHD and Autism

Understanding and addressing the unique behaviors of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a complex journey for any parent. Among these behaviors, demand avoidance often stands out due to its challenging nature and the difficulties it presents in everyday interactions. Demand avoidance isn’t simply about refusing tasks; it’s a multifaceted behavior

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ADHD and Sugar: Unraveling the Sweet Truth Behind Symptom Impact

ADHD and Sugar: Unraveling the Sweet Truth Behind Symptom Impact

Does sugar affect ADHD symptoms? There is a link between ADHD and sugar. Too much sugar does impact behavior but the good news is that diet changes can help manage symptoms effectively. For three decades, I have shown parents how diet tweaks can have a huge impact on behavior. While it isn’t always easy to add in more nutrient dense

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Dealing with ADHD Without Drugs What is the Safest ADHD Medication

Dealing with ADHD Without Drugs: Medication-Free Strategies that Work

When you’re a mom navigating the daily chaos of ADHD, it’s easy to feel like your only option is medication—but there are effective, non-medication ways to help your ADHD child thrive by addressing the underlying root cause of dysregulation and building lasting calm and focus from the inside out. When it comes to addressing ADHD in children and teens, the

Read More »
100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

Navigating the Storm: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being Does your child sometimes feel anxious or uneasy? You’re definitely not alone in this journey. Many parents of children with ADHD and Autism (AuDHD) or other forms of neurodivergence face similar challenges every day, dealing with a range of emotions that can arise in different situations.  For the children and teens that I

Read More »
Breaking Down Task Initiation: ADHD Strategies in 11 Steps

Breaking Down Task Initiation: ADHD Strategies in 11 Steps

When you have a dysregulated kid, getting your child to start a task might feel worse than stepping on shards of glass! It can be frustrating for both you and your child. What I consistently see in my clients with ADHD is task initiation is a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, making it difficult to start tasks, especially mundane

Read More »
BLOG: The Connection Between AuDHD Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation

The Connection Between AuDHD Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation

Nervous system dysregulation and anxiety significantly impact individuals with AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD), often due to the unique neurological and sensory processing characteristics of AuDHD. As both a parent of neurodivergent children and a licensed therapist, I have seen these challenges firsthand. It is vital for parents to grasp the intricate connection between nervous system dysregulation and anxiety in AuDHD

Read More »
Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Children and Teens

Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Children and Teens

You may have one child or three with ADHD and are puzzled by the vast differences in kids with this neurodivergent brain. The attention deficit disorder spectrum includes a range of symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can vary widely among individuals. Understanding this spectrum is key to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum:

Read More »
BLOG: ADHD and Bullying: How to Stop the Bullying Cycle of Neurodivergent Kids

ADHD and Bullying: How to Stop the Bullying Cycle

ADHD and bullying can intersect in challenging ways, leaving most parents searching for effective ways to protect and support their children. The truth is kids with ADHD face unique challenges that make them more vulnerable to bullying. Whether your child is being targeted, struggling socially, or unintentionally exhibiting behaviors that lead to misunderstandings, the impact of bullying on a child

Read More »
67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication

67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a clinical disorder that affects 9.6 percent of the US population (CDC, 2021). Despite what most people think, ADHD isn’t something kids “outgrow” and is a neurological condition that follows a person into adulthood.  ADHD looks different for each person, but for a clinical diagnosis, there must be difficulty with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulse control.

Read More »
ADHD Grocery List: Navigating Shopping for Parents of Children with ADHD

ADHD Grocery List: Navigating Shopping for Parents of Children with ADHD

Grocery shopping can be a challenging task for any parent, but when you have a child with ADHD, it can feel downright overwhelming. From picky eaters to those with more restrictive eating habits like ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), ensuring your child gets the nutrition they need can be a complex puzzle. But don’t worry—you’re not alone in this. With

Read More »
Finding the Intersection of Demand Avoidance in ADHD and Autism

Finding the Intersection of Demand Avoidance in ADHD and Autism

Understanding and addressing the unique behaviors of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a complex journey for any parent. Among these behaviors, demand avoidance often stands out due to its challenging nature and the difficulties it presents in everyday interactions. Demand avoidance isn’t simply about refusing tasks; it’s a multifaceted behavior

Read More »
ADHD and Sugar: Unraveling the Sweet Truth Behind Symptom Impact

ADHD and Sugar: Unraveling the Sweet Truth Behind Symptom Impact

Does sugar affect ADHD symptoms? There is a link between ADHD and sugar. Too much sugar does impact behavior but the good news is that diet changes can help manage symptoms effectively. For three decades, I have shown parents how diet tweaks can have a huge impact on behavior. While it isn’t always easy to add in more nutrient dense

Read More »
Dealing with ADHD Without Drugs What is the Safest ADHD Medication

Dealing with ADHD Without Drugs: Medication-Free Strategies that Work

When you’re a mom navigating the daily chaos of ADHD, it’s easy to feel like your only option is medication—but there are effective, non-medication ways to help your ADHD child thrive by addressing the underlying root cause of dysregulation and building lasting calm and focus from the inside out. When it comes to addressing ADHD in children and teens, the

Read More »
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