The Importance of “Why” for ADHD Brains.

The ADHD mind always questions why it needs to do something. Your teen’s likelihood of success multiplies when he or she truly understands “why.” Learn more, in this video. How many times have you been asked, “Why do I have to do all this homework if I can get As on all the tests?” “Why… Continuar lendo The Importance of “Why” for ADHD Brains.

The Magical Thinking of ADHD Brains — and How It Drives Our Kids’ Lies.

Positive Reinforcement… If you come alongside your child and show her that you understand why she lied, you may find that she feels safe to acknowledge it. And your calm approach can scaffold her inability to handle all those big feelings that erupted. Give your child an opportunity to be part of the solution to… Continuar lendo The Magical Thinking of ADHD Brains — and How It Drives Our Kids’ Lies.

The Concept of Neurodiversity Is Dividing the Autism Community.

In sum, there is a case for all of the terms “disorder,” “disability,” “difference” and “disease” being applicable to different forms of autism or to the co-occurring conditions. Neurodiversity is a fact of nature; our brains are all different. Simon Baron-Cohen is director of the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, UK, and… Continuar lendo The Concept of Neurodiversity Is Dividing the Autism Community.