Oct 15, 2026

“Just for Attention”? Why This Assumption Hurts Autistic & ADHD Kids and How to Help

“How can they expect me to stay invisible? It's not like I can just stop existing.”

An autistic ADHD boy said those words to me in my office. After decades of working with children and teens, it's still one of the most...

Oct 7, 2026

What if the “behavior” you're seeing isn't simply behavior?

When an autistic or ADHD child suddenly becomes more irritable, anxious, withdrawn, aggressive, avoidant, or emotionally dysregulated, it's easy to focus on what we can see—and how to make it stop.

But what if the behavior is actually a clue?

In this...

Sep 23, 2026

Are they really refusing—or are we expecting their brain to do something it can’t reliably access in that moment?

Executive functioning differences can look like laziness, carelessness, defiance, lack of motivation, “not listening,” forgotten homework, unfinished assignments, meltdowns, or complete shutdown...

Aug 20, 2026

Could One Page Change Your Child's School Year?
A Free Tool to Help the Adults in Their World Truly Understand Them

If you're the parent of an autistic or ADHD child, you know how exhausting it can be to explain your child to every new teacher, therapist, physician, coach, tutor, or camp counselor. You hope they'll...

Jun 18, 2026

Why does your autistic or ADHD child struggle with things that seem easy for everyone else?

Maybe they can't keep their room organized. Maybe they lose things constantly. Maybe they seem overwhelmed by tasks that other children complete without much effort.

And maybe you've wondered...

"Are they just not trying?"

In...