Blog Category: ADHD/Behavioral Disorders
Planning Out the Summer for Your Child
By: Xinran Ge, MSW Intern and Juno Ottathengil, LLMSW
June 13, 2025
Without the structure of school, it's easier for the days to blur together and for children and caregivers to experience uncertainty due to the loss of routine school provides. However, with some planning, summer can be a time of growth, fun, and connection. This blog will highlight several strategies for planning a summer that works for you and your child.
Educational Apps for Neurodivergent Kids
By: Erna Chiu, MSW Intern and Juno Ottathengil, LLMSW
May 30, 2025
In today’s digital world, learning and practicing skills can be as simple as using an app on your phone or tablet. Here are some of the latest educational apps that can help neurodivergent kids practice various skills while also having fun. Focusing on three broad categories: daily schedules and habits, emotion recognition and regulation, and social skills and social-emotional learning.
Tips For Interacting With Law Enforcement
By: Shelby Brennan, M.A., TLLP & Juno Ottathengil, LLMSW
May 23, 2025
Interacting with law enforcement can be stressful, especially for neurodiverse individuals whose behaviors may be misunderstood. To help you prepare, we've compiled a list of resources, social interaction tips, and emergency planning considerations designed to support you in navigating potential encounters with law enforcement.
The Importance of Empowering Parents and Guardians
By: Hanah Allen, MSW Intern and Juno Ottathengil, LLMSW
May 6, 2025
Empowering parents and guardians is beneficial for creating and sustaining confidence in their skills, which in turn creates better parent-child relationships and aids in their child’s progression in different forms of therapy. Read on for tips and community resources..
Sensory-Friendly Accommodations for Sporting Events
By: Emily Doane, MSW Intern & Juno Ottathengil, LLMSW
March 24, 2025
Attending a live event can be an exciting experience for kids. However, for neurodivergent kids, it can also present unique challenges. This blog highlights various things that families can do to adjust and prepare neurodivergent individuals with sensory sensitivities during their visit at live events.
Spring Break Safety Tips: How to Talk to your Kids about Safety
By: Xinran Ge, MSW Intern and Juno Elsa Ottathengil, LLMSW
February 21, 2025
Spring break is an exciting time for families. However, it's also a time when parents may feel more concerned about their kids’ safety as they venture out on vacations or spend time with friends. Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, here’s a guide to help ensure that their spring break is fun—and, most importantly, safe.
Special Needs Summer Camps 2025
By: Emily Doane, MSW Intern & Juno Ottathengil, LLMSW
February 14, 2025
Summertime is right around the corner, which also means that summer camps will be back in session! Enrolling your child in a summer camp might be of interest to you, but it can also be a lot of work to research and determine which program is best for your child. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a list of camps for you.
Masking Autism at School
By: Emily Doane, MSW Intern & Juno Ottathengil, LLMSW
January 24, 2025
Masking is a strategy used by many autistic individuals, as well as others who are neurodivergent, to consciously or unconsciously appear non-autistic or to hide their traits in an effort to fit in. Learn more about masking and how to support the neurodivergent people in your life.
The Manifestation of ADHD in Biological Boys and Girls
By: Hanah Allen, MSW Intern and Juno Ottathengil, LLMSW
January 17, 2025
ADHD is marked by specific symptoms such as impulsiveness, difficulty staying on task, frequent mood swings, and more. Although these are very common symptoms of ADHD, this disorder can manifest and present in different ways based on gender and age.
Transition Planning: Daily and Independent Living
By: Shreeja Vachhani, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
December 6, 2024
This blog highlights three critical areas of support; healthcare, housing, and employment. We explore how each of these domains plays a vital role in helping individuals build and strengthen the daily living skills necessary for a successful transition into adulthood.
Embracing a Sensory-Friendly and Inclusive Halloween: Tips for All Families
By: Yexenia Vanegas and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
October 11, 2024
Halloween is a delightful holiday, filled with fun and a bit of harmless fright. But it’s essential that we strive to ensure it’s an enjoyable experience for everyone.
De-escalation Strategies
By: Christine Charpie, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
August 23, 2024
De-escalation techniques are crucial for managing high-stress situations. Read on for tips and strategies to add to your tool box..