Specialized Support for Parents of Neurodivergent Children and Teens
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 means that many Autistic or ADHD girls are left to navigate the education system and peer relationships without the support that they need and are often […]
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 are times of immense change in a young person's life. Not only are they navigating changes inside their bodies but this is also a time […]
For Parents of Autistic children, it can be hard to know what to do when their child is having a meltdown or a shutdown. It can be particularly challenging if during these moments they are hurting themselves, you or a sibling. It may not feel like it, but like all behaviours, this is a just window […]
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 challenging if during these moments they are hurting themselves, you or a sibling. It may not feel like it, but like all behaviours, this is a […]
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 to perceived (or actual) rejection or criticism in some people with ADHD.Due to the intensity of our neurobiology as Autistics and ADHDers rejection can cause […]
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. Burnout can look like and or lead to serious mental illness and can lead to a teenager self-harming or having suicidal ideation. It can take […]
Executive dysfunction is a common co-occurring condition that affects Autistics and ADHDers. Executive dysfunction can impact your child's ability to make decisions, plan, start and stay on task as well as stay organised, motivated regulated and adjust their actions according to the situation. It also makes it difficult for your child to remember to do things such […]
Executive dysfunction is a common co-occurring condition that affects Autistics and ADHDers. Executive dysfunction can impact your tween or teen's ability to make decisions, plan, start and stay on task as well as stay organised, motivated regulated and adjust their actions according to the situation. It also makes it difficult for your child to remember to do […]
Alexithymia is a difficulty with identifying or describing emotions and a common co-occurring condition that affects Autistics and ADHDers. Alexithymia can impact your tween or teen's ability to describe how they are feeling, know what they are feeling or interpret the emotional cues of others. It can not only impact the way our children relate to others […]
This time of the year can be an extremely stressful time of the year for our teens and tweens. Academically they may have assessments due or be writing exams. They may be worried about how they will do and if they will meet the expectations of their parents or teachers. They may be facing the […]
Our culture would have us believe that this time of the year can be the 'happiest time of the year'. However, for many Autistic and ADHD parents, children and teens this time of the year is the most overwhelming time of the year. Not only have many of our teenagers just been through the arduous task of […]
