Jan 28, 2026

People Pleasing Is Dangerous for Autistic & ADHD Kids: What Parents and Therapists Need to Know

People pleasing is often labeled as being kind, flexible, or mature.
But for autistic and ADHD children and teens, people pleasing is often something else entirely.

It’s a self-protective survival strategy—one rooted in...

Jan 21, 2026

We use the word friend all the time—at school, at home, on the playground. “Line up, friends.” “We don’t hit our friends.” “That’s my friend from work.” It sounds warm and inclusive, and it’s almost always said with good intentions.

But for many autistic and ADHD children, language is...

Jan 14, 2026

"Bossy." "Rude." "Demanding." "Has an attitude."

If your autistic or ADHD child keeps getting these labels from teachers, family members, other parents or even yourself - this episode is for you.

As an AuDHD psychologist, I see this pattern and how it silences the voices of neurodivergent children. destroying children's...