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, I will answer these questions:
What is happening in my child’s brain and body when they are overwhelmed by stress or feel threatened?
How can I reframe my own thinking to provide safety for my child during a stress response?
How do I figure out if my child’s behavior was intentional (on purpose) and can I teach them a better way?
How can I prevent stressful situations from happening in the first place without enabling my child?
As a parent, how do I identify and cope with my own triggers so I have the emotional bandwidth to show up for my kid in these moments?
How to watch:
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Want to watch just this workshop without becoming a paid subscriber? Click the link below. ($37/workshop replay)
Why I host parent workshops:
As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.
There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-makers of the next best step in your child’s journey. I want to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.
If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.
Let’s do this together,
~Dr. Emily
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