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Smiling woman sitting on a couch while holding and smelling a bottle of essential oil, illustrating the calming benefits of essential oils for autism

Essential Oils for Autism: Reduce Overstimulation and Promote Calm

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes If your child covers their ears, melts down in noisy places, or struggles to settle down at night… That’s not defiance—it’s a nervous system in sensory overload. Autistic children often experience the world more intensely. Sounds, lights, smells, transitions—even simple daily routines—can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. And when the brain is stuck in “survival mode,”

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Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: How to Help a Child Who Resists Everything

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Understanding the nervous system roots of PDA and practical ways to help your child. If your child seems to avoid even the simplest requests—like brushing teeth or putting on shoes—and those refusals come with meltdowns, resistance, or full-blown panic, you might be dealing with something more than just defiance. This blog will help you understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—what it

Read More »

A Nervous System Approach to Autism Treatment: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

A practical parent’s guide to calming the nervous system and finding the right autism treatment for your child. If your child has been struggling with big emotions, sensory overload, or social communication, then you are probably a parent of a child who is neurodivergent and more specifically has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many parents feel overwhelmed when their child shows

Read More »
Checklist for Autism in Girls: Is Your Daughter in the Spectrum?

Checklist for Autism in Girls: Is Your Daughter in the Spectrum?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States. While autism is often considered a predominantly male disorder, recent research suggests that autism in girls is more common than previously thought (Lai et al., 2015).  However, autism in girls can often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to its unique presentation and the pattern of assets an

Read More »
AuDHD Symptoms: When ADHD and Autism Co-occurs

AuDHD Symptoms: When ADHD and Autism Co-occurs

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Imagine raising a child whose incredible curiosity can light up a room but also make everyday tasks feel like climbing a mountain. This is the reality for children exhibiting AuDHD symptoms. AuDHD or Au-DHD is a term gaining traction to describe the unique interplay of traits from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While not formally

Read More »
Signs of Autism Recovery in Children: Creating Better Treatment Outcomes

Signs of Autism Recovery in Children: Creating Better Treatment Outcomes

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Navigating the world of autism as a parent can be both challenging and rewarding. Each day brings new experiences and learning opportunities, often requiring parents to adapt their approaches and strategies to meet their child’s unique needs. The hope for significant improvements or “recovery” is a common goal among many families, as they strive for their children to reach their

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

100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

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 »
BLOG: Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

When a child with autism spectrum disorder also struggles with emotional dysregulation, that means it is hard for them to manage emotions. There are many causes of emotional dysregulation in autism and when parents understand triggers, they can support them with emotional control and nervous system regulation. Emotional Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder Emotional dysregulation refers to the inability to

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

AuDHD Anxiety Explained: Why Your Child’s Brain Struggles to Stay Regulated

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes One minute your child is laser-focused on lining up toys. The next, they’re curled up under the table, refusing to speak. If this feels familiar, you’re likely living with something more than just everyday anxiety. Welcome to life with AuDHD. But here’s the good news: there’s a reason behind the chaos—and there’s something you can

Read More »
Autism Masking

Autism Masking: Balancing Authenticity and Adaptation

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Ever wondered what it’s like to perform a carefully crafted act every single day like you’re on TV or in the movies? This is pretty much the everyday situation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders with masking behavior. They work hard to blend in with the neurotypical world and norms and hide their true selves. What is Autism Masking? Masking

Read More »
Smiling woman sitting on a couch while holding and smelling a bottle of essential oil, illustrating the calming benefits of essential oils for autism

Essential Oils for Autism: Reduce Overstimulation and Promote Calm

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes If your child covers their ears, melts down in noisy places, or struggles to settle down at night… That’s not defiance—it’s a nervous system in sensory overload. Autistic children often experience the world more intensely. Sounds, lights, smells, transitions—even simple daily routines—can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. And when the brain is stuck in “survival mode,”

Read More »

Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: How to Help a Child Who Resists Everything

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Understanding the nervous system roots of PDA and practical ways to help your child. If your child seems to avoid even the simplest requests—like brushing teeth or putting on shoes—and those refusals come with meltdowns, resistance, or full-blown panic, you might be dealing with something more than just defiance. This blog will help you understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—what it

Read More »

A Nervous System Approach to Autism Treatment: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

A practical parent’s guide to calming the nervous system and finding the right autism treatment for your child. If your child has been struggling with big emotions, sensory overload, or social communication, then you are probably a parent of a child who is neurodivergent and more specifically has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many parents feel overwhelmed when their child shows

Read More »
Checklist for Autism in Girls: Is Your Daughter in the Spectrum?

Checklist for Autism in Girls: Is Your Daughter in the Spectrum?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States. While autism is often considered a predominantly male disorder, recent research suggests that autism in girls is more common than previously thought (Lai et al., 2015).  However, autism in girls can often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to its unique presentation and the pattern of assets an

Read More »
AuDHD Symptoms: When ADHD and Autism Co-occurs

AuDHD Symptoms: When ADHD and Autism Co-occurs

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Imagine raising a child whose incredible curiosity can light up a room but also make everyday tasks feel like climbing a mountain. This is the reality for children exhibiting AuDHD symptoms. AuDHD or Au-DHD is a term gaining traction to describe the unique interplay of traits from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While not formally

Read More »
Signs of Autism Recovery in Children: Creating Better Treatment Outcomes

Signs of Autism Recovery in Children: Creating Better Treatment Outcomes

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Navigating the world of autism as a parent can be both challenging and rewarding. Each day brings new experiences and learning opportunities, often requiring parents to adapt their approaches and strategies to meet their child’s unique needs. The hope for significant improvements or “recovery” is a common goal among many families, as they strive for their children to reach their

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

100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

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 »
BLOG: Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

When a child with autism spectrum disorder also struggles with emotional dysregulation, that means it is hard for them to manage emotions. There are many causes of emotional dysregulation in autism and when parents understand triggers, they can support them with emotional control and nervous system regulation. Emotional Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder Emotional dysregulation refers to the inability to

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

AuDHD Anxiety Explained: Why Your Child’s Brain Struggles to Stay Regulated

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes One minute your child is laser-focused on lining up toys. The next, they’re curled up under the table, refusing to speak. If this feels familiar, you’re likely living with something more than just everyday anxiety. Welcome to life with AuDHD. But here’s the good news: there’s a reason behind the chaos—and there’s something you can

Read More »
Autism Masking

Autism Masking: Balancing Authenticity and Adaptation

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Ever wondered what it’s like to perform a carefully crafted act every single day like you’re on TV or in the movies? This is pretty much the everyday situation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders with masking behavior. They work hard to blend in with the neurotypical world and norms and hide their true selves. What is Autism Masking? Masking

Read More »

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