A Girl’s Journey to a Delayed ADHD Diagnosis
Self-advocate Natalie Gottret Murillo shares how she came to be diagnosed with ADHD in college and the emotional repercussions that followed.
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Self-Love and Healing
By Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT Finding True Healing Self-love and healing are challenging, because we’re tempted to look outside ourselves for something or someone to take away our pain. We often flee from pain through distractions, relationships, addictions, or substances,…
Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective
German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it may not suit the neurodivergent.
Why AI-Learners is a Game-Changer for Special Education
Finding the right learning tools for a self-contained special education classrooms can be a challenge. Teachers need resources that are engaging, accessible, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of their students. That’s why AI-Learners is a must-have tool for self-contained classrooms! Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with AI Learners. I was compensated for this […]
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Teaching Reading to Non-Speaking Students: 3 Strategies and Resources
Have you ever had to teach reading to non-speaking students? While this can be a unique challenge, it is possible with the right strategies and resources. In this post, I’ll share some of the key strategies I use, along with valuable resources like core vocabulary materials and reading comprehension materials that support literacy development for […]
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“My Chosen Family Is the Support Network I Never Had”
Families comprise people thrown together by chance and genetics. Chosen families are built on shared experiences, similar life circumstances, and intentional decisions. When our families of origin fail us, our chosen families often fill the gaps.
“Justice for All: What We Lose When the Country Abandons DEI”
“On multiple occasions – as a soldier, officer, and even as a behavioral health provider – I encountered prejudice and racism, well beyond daily microaggressions, that caused me much pain and harm. I leaned on diversity and equity programming for support during those times. At a minimum, my career survived.”
Your Clutter Does Not Define You
You are not a bad person if you are disorganized. You are not a good person if you are organized. Care tasks — activities that are required to care for the self and keep life going — are morally neutral, according to author KC Davis, who popularized the concept.
“Is My Child’s IEP in Danger?”
Significant cuts and changes within the U.S. Department of Education are causing worry among parents of children with ADHD and other learning differences who qualify for school services and accommodations. Here’s what you need to know about IEP law and 504 Plan protections.
“Energy Drinks Were a Huge Contributor to the Nightmare Side of ADHD”
How much caffeine is too much for a teenager with ADHD? Science offers no definitive answer, and individual experience differs. Here, ADDitude parents share horror and success stories, plus strategies that range from elimination to moderation of caffeine for their teens with ADHD.
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