Posts Tagged ‘Dyslexia’
When Your Kid is the ‘Mean Kid’
Parents ask me what to do when their kid is the mean kid on the playground. They feel terrible about it. Some kids, especially those with ADHD and autism, don’t yet have the automatic braking system that neurotypical kids do when emotions run hot. Sometimes it’s due to lagging impulse control and their body reacts…
Read MoreWhat Really Works for Gifted, Twice Exceptional Kids with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, or Learning Disabilities
“My son is so amazing but he struggles and we struggle to understand each other. And I know that’s my fault because I’m the adult. It’s just really hard. And I fear everyday that I’m doing it wrong.” That’s what one mom wrote to me, echoing thousands of parents I work with raising bright and…
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