Executive dysfunction is a common co-occurring condition that affects many Autistics and ADHDers. Executive dysfunction can impact your child or teen’s ability to make decisions, plan, start and stay on task as […] Read more…
Supporting Your Teenager With Autistic Burnout
Autistic Burnout is a serious condition that can affect all Autistic individuals. It is caused by the demands of social and sensory stresses outweighing the individual’s capacity or resources to manage. […] Read more…
Understanding RSD – Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
RSD or Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is a common co-occurring condition that affects Autistics and ADHDers. RSD is more than just a fear of rejection. RSD describes the sudden and intense feelings in response […] Read more…
How To Support Your Autistic Tweens and Teens With Meltdowns and Shutdowns
For Parents of Autistic tweens and teens, it can be hard to know what to do when their child is having a meltdown or a shutdown. It can be particularly […] Read more…
How To Support Your Autistic Child With Meltdowns and Shutdowns
For Parents of Autistic children, it can be hard to know what to do when your child is having a meltdown or a shutdown. It can be particularly challenging if […] Read more…
Why Early Identification of Autistic And ADHD Girls In Early Childhood Matters
It is estimated that Autism and ADHD affect both boys and girls at roughly the same rate. However, the difference is that boys are 4 times more likely to be identified as being Autistic or as having ADHD in early childhood compared to girls.
This is because our cultural perception of Autism and ADHD and what it ‘looks’ like makes it harder to identify girls and AFABs (Assigned Female At Birth) as being neurodivergent.
Many Autistic or ADHD girls and AFABs are left to navigate the education system and peer relationships without the support offered to their male counterparts. Read more…
How To Create A Supportive Home Environment For Your Neurodivergent Tweens or Teens
The tween and teen years can be a challenging time to navigate for both parents, tweens and teenagers especially if your child is Autistic or has ADHD. The years 10-18 […] Read more…
Supporting Autistic and ADHD Girls in Early Childhood
Autism and ADHD affect girls at the same rate as boys. However, boys, historically are four times more likely to be identified as being Autistic or having ADHD than girls. This […] Read more…
Could You Be Autistic Or Have ADHD?
Find Out Why So Many Autistics, ADHDers and AuDHDers Are Only Identified Later In Life.
Did you know that if you are the parent or grandparent of a child who is Autistic or has ADHD, there is a high possibility that you could be Autistic or Have ADHD too?
Much of what we currently know about Neurodiversity is still emerging and evolving, however, research suggests that Autism and ADHD have a strong genetic link.
This means that if you are the parent of a child who is Autistic or has ADHD then there is a strong chance that you or your child’s co-parent (or both of you) may be neurodivergent too – something that many parents are unaware of. Many parents of children who are Autistic or have ADHD (especially Mothers) only find out that they are neurodivergent after their children are identified.
Why does this happen? Read more…
Reclaiming Your Neurodivergent Identity
Are you the mother or grandmother of a child or grandchild with Autism or ADHD? Did you know that there is a high chance that you could be Autistic or […] Read more…