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Why Most Neurodivergent Students Aren't "Choosing" Noncompliance
 • Emily W. King, Ph.D.
What Parents Raising Neurodivergent Kids Worry About
 • Emily W. King, Ph.D.
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How to Talk to Kids About Their Neurodivergence
 • Emily W. King, Ph.D.
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Why School is Hard for Neurodivergent Students
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But Timers Make My Kid Anxious
How to teach time management without causing more stress
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Emily W. King, Ph.D.
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What Parents Raising Neurodivergent Kids Worry About
As many of you know, I have been on both sides of the diagnostic feedback session.
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Why School is Hard for Neurodivergent Students
As a girl growing up in North Carolina, I always wanted to be a teacher.
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Rethinking Homework for Neurodivergent Students
I’m just going to say it: Homework is a thorn in the side for parents raising neurodivergent kids.
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Why Parents of Neurodivergent Kids are Really Good at Gratitude
If you are raising an autistic child or one with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory processing differences, you may have had some moments when you’ve looked at…
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The Awesome Benefits of Summer Camp
...especially for neurodivergent kids
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Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Therapy?
When a child is first identified as autistic or receives a diagnosis of ADHD, a learning disability, or sensory processing differences, parents can feel…
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What Teachers Tell Me They Need
...and it's not just about money
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[FREE WORKSHOP] How to Talk To Your Child About Their Neurodivergence
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[REPLAY] Parent Workshop: 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…
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[REPLAY] Parent Workshop: Travel Hacks for Neurodivergent Kids
I’ve traveled a lot with my kids (now ages 17 and 11) and have helped many parents over the years craft the best plan to prepare and support their child…
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[REPLAY] Parent Workshop: How to Support Your Neurodivergent Kid this Holiday Season
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2025 Parent Workshops
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[REPLAY] Parent Workshop: How to Talk to Anxious Kids About Hard Topics
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40:16
[REPLAY] Parent Workshop: How ADHD Impacts Learning & Strategies to Help
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[REPLAY] Parent Workshop: Navigating School for Your Neurodivergent Child
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