It’s estimated that over 5.4 million adults in the US have autism spectrum disorder, but with autism only being widely recognized since the 1980’s, many of these adults have gone their entire lives without a diagnosis. Check out this month’s blog to learn how autism can impact adult life and discover the benefits of seeking a diagnosis at any age.
Even top-rated schools can turn into hostile and damaging environments for kids who are bullied on campus. Check out this week’s blog to learn how bullying can alter a student’s brain development and impair their ability to learn.
If you have a disability that affects your career, asking your employer for accommodations may seem stressful. Read this month’s blogs to learn helpful tips & talking points for successful accommodation requests in the workplace.
Does writing or typing seem way harder than it should for your child or teen? Do they have trouble gripping a pencil, organizing sentences, or using proper grammar?
If writing challenges are holding your child back in school, they may have a learning disability known as dysgraphia. Check out this week’s blog to learn the signs and how you can help.
Do the holidays bring out your inner people-pleaser? Many of us struggle to say “no” to family and friends around the holidays, even when it means compromising our own well-being. Check out our special edition blog for 7 tips to tame your inner people-pleaser this holiday season.
“Why can’t my kid ‘Read the Room’?!”
Does your kid struggle to understand nonverbal cues such as tone, sarcasm, or body language? Do they tend to pay attention to unimportant details in school, but seem to miss “the big picture”? If so, they may have nonverbal learning deficits, which can impact their academic success. Check out this week’s blog to learn more.
Has your child been through a traumatic experience? 45% of American kids have survived at least 1 adverse childhood experience (ACE). No matter how severe the trauma, there are ways to help kids heal and feel safe again. Check out this week’s blog to learn 10 tips for building resiliency and recovering from childhood trauma.
While there are many supports in grades K-12 for kids with ADHD, the college “big leagues” can feel overwhelming to students who struggle with lack of structure, wonky schedules, and limitless distractions. Check out this week’s blog to learn how you can prepare your teen with ADHD for college success.
Did you know that problems with time management, clumsiness, and organization can all be signs of processing disorders?
Being an adult is hard enough without a processing disorder to complicate things further. Check out this week’s blog to discover if you’ve been dealing with any PD symptoms, and learn how we can help.
Did you know Albert Einstein, Keira Knightly, Steven Spielberg, John Lennon, Salma Hayek, Octavia Spencer, and Barbara Corcoran all achieved their success despite having dyslexia?
Dyslexia presents plenty of challenges, but it doesn’t have to define your kid’s potential. Check out this week’s blog to learn some of the tell-tale signs of dyslexia and how we can help.
