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Jennifer Debrow's avatar

My ADHD kid has been very successful at Steve & Kate’s camp (locations nationwide) as he can choose his own activities, and even can choose not to participate in the few group activities. He avoided the group after-lunch bingo game his whole first summer, but now loves it.

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Emily W. King, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you for sharing!

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Chris Martell's avatar

Amen. Nature is a medicine for neurodivergents. For all of actually when we have a passion for exploring the universe outside of prescription culture.

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Emily W. King, Ph.D.'s avatar

Yes it is!

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Chris Deca's avatar

As a parent, there have been times when I have underestimated them. Interestingly, as a teacher, there have been more times that I overestimated them. I guess I mean, as parents we think our children can't handle things, especially emotionally; but as teachers, it's easy to forget that students are struggling. This has become clearer to me as my child has come closer to the age of students I teach. Do you know what I mean?

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Emily W. King, Ph.D.'s avatar

Absolutely! I tell teachers ALL THE TIME in trainings that I know they are not going to enable a child because they simply don't have the time. In group environments, like school, we find out what children are capable of independently. At home, we as parents can be triggered by our kids' emotional dysregulation so we swoop in (maybe too soon) to help so we keep the peace or get out the door on time. I always suggest parents ask teachers what their children are capable of at school, because that means they are ABLE to do it in one setting so let's expand that to other settings!

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