Tag Archives: neurodiversity

Amy Lang Discusses Puberty, Perimenopause, & Neurodivergence

November 7, 2024Guests, ParentingAmy Lang, digital citizenship, Hello Fresh, IXL, neurodivergence, neurodiversity, perimenopause, porn, pornography, puberty, sex ed, sex educationJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle Puberty, perimenopause, and neurodivergence affects brains and bodies. And if two or more of those things are going on in our household at the same time…well, things can get particularly … Continue reading Amy Lang Discusses Puberty, Perimenopause, & Neurodivergence →

Understanding & Supporting Neurodivergent Boys

August 8, 2024Parenting2E, ADHD, Armoire, ByHeart, Dr. Matt, Dyslexia, gender stereotypes, gifted, Lumen, Mathew Zakreski, neurodivergent, neurodiverse, neurodiversityJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle How do we best support neurodivergent boys? Approximately 12% of boys in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. About 3% are on the autism spectrum. 18% of boys … Continue reading Understanding & Supporting Neurodivergent Boys →

Gifted & Twice-Exceptional (2E) Boys

April 11, 2024School Life2E, Armoire, ByHeart, Deborah Gennarelli, education, Factor, gifted, Home Threads, learning, My Life in a Book, neurodiversity, school, twice exceptionalJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle Gifted & twice-exceptional boys often struggle in school, despite their intelligence & talents. In fact, boys who are gifted or twice-exceptional (which means they are gifted & have a learning … Continue reading Gifted & Twice-Exceptional (2E) Boys →

Sex Ed for Neurodiverse Kids

November 30, 2023GuestsADHD, Amy Lang, autism, baby quip, Better Help, neurodivergence, neurodiversity, porn, sex, sex edJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle Neurodiverse kids need comprehensive sex education too. “It’s a fundamental human right to have this information – & so important to their health & safety,” says Amy Lang, creator of Birds … Continue reading Sex Ed for Neurodiverse Kids →

Helping Boys with Executive Function Challenges

July 28, 2022GuestsADHD, executive function, neurodivergence, neurodiversity, Seth Perler, TEFOSJennifer L.W. Fink

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You might not even realize you have a boy with executive function challenges. Instead, you (or others) might think he’s “disorganized,” “lazy,” “resistant,” or “unmotivated.” Seth Perler was one of those boys. Now, he’s an executive function coach who helps other kids develop the skills they need to thrive. Seth is also the founder of … Continue reading Helping Boys with Executive Function Challenges →

Highly Sensitive People Can Thrive

July 7, 2022GuestsAlane Freund, highly sensitive, HSP, neurodiversity, sensitive boysJennifer L.W. Fink

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Highly sensitive people — boys & parents alike — are prone to overwhelm. They’re also likely to be misunderstood (and, perhaps, misdirected) by parents, teachers, coaches, and others. “I was told my entire life, ‘You’re too damn sensitive,’” says Alane Freund, a licensed psychotherapist, highly sensitive person (HSP), & parent a of highly sensitive son. … Continue reading Highly Sensitive People Can Thrive →

You Can Thrive with Chronic Illness and Special Needs

August 5, 2021Guests, Parenting, UncategorizedADHD, illne, illness, Liza Blas, mental health, neurodiversity, sensory processing disorder, special needs, storytelling, Very Happy StoriesJennifer L.W. Fink

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Yes, you can thrive with chronic illness and special needs. In fact, you can create a Very Happy Story no matter what challenges you’re dealing with on the home front. Liza Blas, a mom of two, created the Very Happy Stories podcast and blog after realizing that her overwhelm was overwhelming her family. She also … Continue reading You Can Thrive with Chronic Illness and Special Needs →

Constant Chaos Parenting with ADHD

July 1, 2021GuestsADHD, learning differences, neurodiversity, video gamesJennifer L.W. Fink

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Parenting a child with ADHD or neurodivergence can be challenging. Especially if you’re also neurodivergent. “When my youngest son was about 3 weeks old, he started crying and it really never stopped,” says Rachel Blatt, co-host of the podcast Constant Chaos. At first, they thought it was colic, but visits to multiple gastrointestinal specialists didn’t … Continue reading Constant Chaos Parenting with ADHD →

Autism Rocks and Rolls

February 4, 2021Guests, Parenting, UncategorizedASD, autism, autism rocks and rolls, neurodiversityJanet

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About 1 in 54 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The key word in that sentence is “spectrum.” Some people with ASD are nonverbal; some are highly verbal. Some avoid physical contact; some enjoy it. As one popular saying puts it, “Once you’ve met one … Continue reading Autism Rocks and Rolls →