You know that feeling when other parents judge your parenting? Now, more than ever, it can feel like everyone is an expert in parenting. Yes, information is more accessible, but that doesn’t mean it is always valid, reliable, or suitable for your family. As the parent of a young child, I’ve encountered judgment from everyone, […]
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Is Sensory Processing Disorder a Disability? What Parents Need to Know
Although Sensory Processing Disorder can definitely be a debilitating condition, it is not necessarily a formal disability. Currently, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not cover Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). However, for some people, SPD creates learning issues, which makes them eligible for special services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For example, […]
Want to Help Your ADHD Kid? Focus on Evidence Based Interventions
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, chances are you have so many questions that you don’t even know where to start. Can your child succeed in school? What does he need from you at home? How can parents and teachers help her in her relationships with peers and family members? And most of […]
The Promising Benefits of Weighted Blanket for ADHD: How to Really Help Your Kid Now
While it’s well-known that ADHD can be managed with medications, therapy and/or lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, other simple tools exist that can help with managing symptoms as well. And, one in particular – the weighted blanket – has grown in popularity in recent years. And that’s for good reason! As explained below there […]
Worried About ADHD Medication Abuse? This is What You Need to Know
There can be a great deal of stigma and confusion surrounding the use of prescription medications to treat ADHD. And many parents worry about the long-term effects of ADHD medications. Although ADHD medications can be extremely effective when used appropriately, many families fear exploring such options because they fear that the medications could harm their […]