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[REPLAY] Decoding the Behavior of Neurodivergent Kids
One of the most common questions I receive from parents raising neurodivergent kids is this: How do I know if my child’s behavior is due to their disability or if they are doing it on purpose?
Because our neurodivergent children present with skill weaknesses that occur internally, like those related to emotional dysregulation and executive functioning, when they are asked to do something they don’t have the capacity for at the moment, the first sign of distress is often avoidance or an emotional meltdown.
But, there are still times when children need limits to learn how to stay safe and become independent. So, how can we tell the difference and how do we respond? If you want to know more on this topic, this workshop is for you.
In this workshop you will learn
What is happening in the brain and body when a child is in a stress response
Reframing our thinking to support during a stress response
Spotting intentional behaviors and how to teach them a better way
Getting ahead of behaviors by preventing stressful situations
Understanding our own triggers as parents so that we can show up for our kids in these moments
To unlock this workshop you can…
Become a Substack paid subscriber for $18/mo and access my LIVE workshops and REPLAY for up to 30 days. You can save by subscribing to workshops for a year ($180/yr), which will auto-enroll you each month.
After a year of attending parent workshops and engaging with this community, you can expect:
A better understanding of your child’s skills & how to adjust expectations
An expanded toolkit of strategies to support your neurodivergent child
Connection with a community of like-minded parents and educators
Confidence in how to effectively communicate with your child’s teachers
More ideas to nurture your child’s social and emotional development
On the blog…
As a child psychologist who works with children and teens living with both ADHD and anxiety, I have witnessed many stress responses to timers. I’ve seen kids put their hands over their ears at the sight of even a silent timer. I’ve received repetitive questions from kids about how long we have to play in session before we run out of time.
Both of these situations indicate high anxiety about the limits of time in addition to the startling sensory experience of an alarm sounding when the fun is done.
Keep reading for my suggestions on what to do if your child needs time management support yet is anxious…
Want to bring me to your school this year?
School Administrators: If you’re excited about the opportunity to create a school culture where your entire staff feels confident to support the neurodivergent learning needs and social emotional wellness of all students, you’re in the right place!
Parents: If you know of a school who would like to host me for professional development, you can learn more and contact my team below!