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Raising a neurodivergent child often means hearing more about what’s “wrong” than what’s strong. But at our practice, we see things differently. Whether your child has ADHD, autism, learning differences, or sensory sensitivities, their brain isn’t broken—it’s simply tuned to a different frequency. And with the right support, you can help them tap into those strengths from the inside out.
Dealing with tough emotions is no fun. It’s super common to run into emotional disturbance due to stress, disappointment, tough events, loss, grief, and toxic relationships. Any bad experience or extreme emotional pain can mess with your mind and body, especially if you don’t address it. Ignored emotional pain can sneak back up on you and mess with your physical
Temper tantrums are a normal and common part of child development and raising children, and parents often struggle with how to manage them. All the parenting books and parenting classes discuss the “terrible twos” and how to handle toddler tantrums, but as children approach five and six, a kid throwing tantrums may trigger worry. While parents become concerned that they reflect a deeper concern, for most kids they are a part of typical child development. Sometimes, however, they are a sign of a problem that needs to be addressed when they occur with intensity, length, and frequency.
Having a child with emotional and behavioral challenges can be exhausting and bewildering. You may see a hair trigger temper over seemingly nothing or “big” emotional reactions. It’s common for parents to hear terms like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) thrown around, but these concepts leave them with more questions than answers. For those parents
As a holistic psychologist and neurodivergent therapist, I’ve dedicated my life’s work to understanding and championing the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals. That’s why I studied and mastered a world of therapies tailored specifically for those with diverse neurological profiles. Neurodiversity is a beautiful weave of human experience. It covers conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Neurodivergent traits
As parents, recognizing and celebrating the unique strengths of neurodivergent children can unlock incredible potential. Neurodiversity—embracing the natural variations in human cognition, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and more—is not about deficits but differences that enrich their lives and the world. By understanding these strengths and fostering supportive environments, you can empower your child
For parents of children with mental health conditions, understanding the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma can be crucial in providing the best support and care for their loved ones. Neurodivergence refers to natural variations in the brain’s structure and function that cause differences in thinking, feeling, and behavior. On the other hand, trauma constitutes a range of experiences that can
Neurodiversity covers a range of neurological variations, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, and more. But rather than viewing these differences as deficits, the neurodiversity paradigm emphasizes that these variations are simply part of the natural diversity of human cognition and experience. Famous People Who Are Neurodivergent Many celebrities have played a crucial role in the neurodiversity
A child who seems allergic to the word “no” may not be simply defiant, but intensely, almost viscerally opposed to any perceived demand, instruction, or expectation from authority figures. The extreme avoidance of everyday demands is the essence of a condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). As the core feature of Pathological Demand Avoidance in children includes resistance to an
Have you ever found yourself in a standoff with your child over seemingly trivial requests that seem to avoid like the plague? A pathological demand avoidance (PDA) profile checklist helps identify potential signs of PDA in your kids, a pattern of behavior characterized by intense resistance to demands. Key features of a PDA profile include holding out against ordinary demands,
Raising a neurodivergent child often means hearing more about what’s “wrong” than what’s strong. But at our practice, we see things differently. Whether your child has ADHD, autism, learning differences, or sensory sensitivities, their brain isn’t broken—it’s simply tuned to a different frequency. And with the right support, you can help them tap into those strengths from the inside out.
Dealing with tough emotions is no fun. It’s super common to run into emotional disturbance due to stress, disappointment, tough events, loss, grief, and toxic relationships. Any bad experience or extreme emotional pain can mess with your mind and body, especially if you don’t address it. Ignored emotional pain can sneak back up on you and mess with your physical
Temper tantrums are a normal and common part of child development and raising children, and parents often struggle with how to manage them. All the parenting books and parenting classes discuss the “terrible twos” and how to handle toddler tantrums, but as children approach five and six, a kid throwing tantrums may trigger worry. While parents become concerned that they reflect a deeper concern, for most kids they are a part of typical child development. Sometimes, however, they are a sign of a problem that needs to be addressed when they occur with intensity, length, and frequency.
Having a child with emotional and behavioral challenges can be exhausting and bewildering. You may see a hair trigger temper over seemingly nothing or “big” emotional reactions. It’s common for parents to hear terms like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) thrown around, but these concepts leave them with more questions than answers. For those parents
As a holistic psychologist and neurodivergent therapist, I’ve dedicated my life’s work to understanding and championing the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals. That’s why I studied and mastered a world of therapies tailored specifically for those with diverse neurological profiles. Neurodiversity is a beautiful weave of human experience. It covers conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Neurodivergent traits
As parents, recognizing and celebrating the unique strengths of neurodivergent children can unlock incredible potential. Neurodiversity—embracing the natural variations in human cognition, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and more—is not about deficits but differences that enrich their lives and the world. By understanding these strengths and fostering supportive environments, you can empower your child
For parents of children with mental health conditions, understanding the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma can be crucial in providing the best support and care for their loved ones. Neurodivergence refers to natural variations in the brain’s structure and function that cause differences in thinking, feeling, and behavior. On the other hand, trauma constitutes a range of experiences that can
Neurodiversity covers a range of neurological variations, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, and more. But rather than viewing these differences as deficits, the neurodiversity paradigm emphasizes that these variations are simply part of the natural diversity of human cognition and experience. Famous People Who Are Neurodivergent Many celebrities have played a crucial role in the neurodiversity
A child who seems allergic to the word “no” may not be simply defiant, but intensely, almost viscerally opposed to any perceived demand, instruction, or expectation from authority figures. The extreme avoidance of everyday demands is the essence of a condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). As the core feature of Pathological Demand Avoidance in children includes resistance to an
Have you ever found yourself in a standoff with your child over seemingly trivial requests that seem to avoid like the plague? A pathological demand avoidance (PDA) profile checklist helps identify potential signs of PDA in your kids, a pattern of behavior characterized by intense resistance to demands. Key features of a PDA profile include holding out against ordinary demands,
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.