by Lucinda | Oct 15, 2025 | ADHD in Children, Autism in Children, Neurodivergence in Children
Supporting Neurodivergent Children: Why Deficit-Based Language Misses Their Strengths Have you ever read a diagnostic report about your child that felt like it was listing everything “wrong” with them? You’re not alone. The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) is...
by Lucinda | Oct 1, 2025 | ADHD in Children, Autism in Children, Neurodivergence in Children
Is Your Child Daydreaming or in Shutdown? How to Support Neurodivergent Kids Have you ever noticed your child staring off into space and wondered, Are they daydreaming or in shutdown? Understanding the difference between these two states is vital for parents of...
by Lucinda | Sep 17, 2025 | ADHD in Children, Autism in Children, Neurodivergence in Children
The Importance of Neurokin: Finding Your People Matters Have you noticed your child light up around certain people?Perhaps it’s a friend who shares their fascination with coding, or a classmate who never questions their need for quiet time. These are signs of...
by Lucinda | Sep 3, 2025 | Autism in Children, Neurodivergence in Children
Sensory-Friendly Spaces: Supporting Neurodivergent Wellbeing Have You Noticed Your Child Flinch at Noise or Light? Does your child cover their ears in busy places? Squint under bright lights? Or retreat to a quiet corner when the world feels too much? These reactions...
by Lucinda | Aug 21, 2025 | ADHD in Children, Autism in Children, Neurodivergence in Children
Why Eye Contact Can Feel So Hard for Neurodivergent Children Ever asked a child to “look at me when I’m talking” — and noticed them squirm, glance away, or even panic? For many neurodivergent kids, eye contact isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s overwhelming. It can feel...
by Lucinda | Aug 6, 2025 | ADHD in Children, Autism in Children, Neurodivergence in Children
Understanding PDA in Children: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know Have you ever asked a child to put on their shoes — and been met with panic, defiance, or sudden tears? It might not be about being “difficult.” It could be Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). PDA...
