Tag: the autism spectrum

Guest author, 11-year-old, Will Hare, writes a two-part exclusive for Planet Neurodivergent telling of the diagnosis and treatment that lead to him no longer being trapped in his own body.

Being non-verbal means different things to different people. Here’s an informative explanation of how it has played out throughout Jim’s life.

Adults and kids affected by developmental conditions fall prey to subtle forms of degradation that erode confidence levels and self-esteem. Guest writer, Michele Pitts-Brown shows us how to detect and then overcome these microaggressions.

Disruption of routine during the holidays can be problematic in autism. Here, Jim discusses psych theories that explain why the autistic brain uses routine and how he believes ABA is detrimental to the health of all autistics.

Do you dread the family get-togethers over the holidays? Do you always end up feeling stressed, angry, or inadequate around particular family members? Licensed therapist, Jordan Dellinger, provides some easy ways you can eliminate stress from dysfunctional family dynamics, including ...

Neurodivergent kids with more than one condition are often tricky to help. Sandra draws upon her extensive background in education to discuss why it’s important for parents and teachers to work together to ‘crack the code’ before true progress can ...