Teaching and Parenting Neurodivergent Kids

Part 18 Discipline is not Punishment

Part 17 Parents who don't want to label their kids

Part 16: Understanding Brains are Different

Part 15: DnD is great for Neurodivergent kids

Part 14: Preparing them for the "Real World"

A common misconception about what helps kids get prepared

Part 13: Special Interests are not a Distraction

Autism, ADHD and Special Interests- The Quest for more Dopamine

Autistics and ADHDers often seem to have certain areas that they really enjoy and that light them up. Sometimes these things can be seen as obsessions from others but they are really ways to help the brain stay stimulated.

Part 12: Interest-Based Nervous System

Part 11: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD

99% of ADHDers have a strong overwhelming reaction to rejection or perceived rejection. This is called RSD. 1/3 of ADHDers say it's the worst part of ADHD.

Part 10: why they can't hear your instructions

Part 9: Criticism and Shaming do not Work

Video associated with part 9

Criticism versus Teaching with Unstable

Parents want their kids to grow to their full potential but we often don't understand the difference between harmful criticism and helpful teaching. This video explores that with the netflix show unstable.

Teacher Resources

Part 8 ADHD kids are not lazy

You may want to watch this seminar I gave on ND learners to School Executives here

Extra materials from this here

Part 7 Don't make kids "look like they are listening"

Part 6 Some ND kids don't show problem behaviors: They still need support

Articles and videos Related to Part 6

I'm allergic to socializing. Yes, Really

June 19, 2025

An autistic brain puts forth way more effort than a neuorytpical to engage in regular communication styles. After I have a conversation with someone i might need hours to recover. This flow chart explains why.