How To Support Your Neurodiverse LGBTQ Teen With Anxiety, Fears and Worries – Online
Learn how to support your Neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ Teen with anxiety, fear and worry in this 90-minute interactive workshop.
Specialized Support for Parents of Neurodivergent Children and Teens
Learn how to support your Neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ Teen with anxiety, fear and worry in this 90-minute interactive workshop.
All of us started our parenting journey with a 'plan' - a set of expectations and 'rules' about what parenting would be like.
For most of us, things like neurodiversity, our teenagers coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, non-binary or transgender and the often accompanying struggles for our teens with their mental health was not part of our 'plan'.
Many parents when faced with these 'unexpected deviations' from their 'plan' can feel totally ill-prepared, helpless and overwhelmed by what to do. We want to be there for our kids and do what is best for them and at the same time, there can be a lot of really complex feelings that we have to navigate as parents.
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 have ADHD too? Research has shown that Neurodiversity has a strong genetic link and if your child or grandchild is Neurodivergent there is a high chance […]
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 your 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 many Autistics and ADHDers. Executive dysfunction can impact your child 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 them to remember to do […]
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. Everywhere we look on every type of media, are suggestions on what we should […]