Learn about neurodivergent experiences and how to best support those who live them.
When Sophie’s grades started slipping, it wasn’t just her family and teachers who noticed—it was her counselor and her coach who stepped in, showing that it truly takes a village to raise a child. Collaborative efforts among families, schools, and communities play a crucial role in developing essential life skills in neurodivergent youth. Home-school collaboration … read more
Imagine a child struggling to focus on their homework or an adult overwhelmed by the stresses of daily life. Now, picture the same individuals with a furry friend by their side, offering unwavering companionship and a calming presence. Notice a difference? Research on animal and human interactions has a long history of examining the impacts … read more
Whether you’re in the classroom, workplace, or otherwise participating in daily activities, understanding how to advocate for your needs can transform obstacles into opportunities. Self-advocacy is a powerful tool necessary to communicate our needs to others. Improvements in self-advocacy can result in improved quality of life, resilience, independence, healthier relationships, and policy advancements. In contrast, … read more
There’s a reason I don’t write very many blog posts. It’s not that I don’t have much to say or that I’m ill-equipped to say it. It has a lot more to do with… The executive functioning demand of writing (i.e. organizing my thoughts and putting them together in a cohesive outline) My perfectionistic tendencies … read more
What if the key to unlocking your potential lies in how well you manage your thoughts, emotions and actions, and not how ‘smart’ you are? Executive functioning and intelligence are two important concepts that shape our abilities and achievements. In this article, we’ll review the science and history of both concepts. Then, we’ll review theories … read more
Let’s start with a story. Not long ago, we received a call from a caregiver, Susan, who vividly remembers the day a few weeks earlier when her son, Michael, called her in a panic. At 23, Michael, who was diagnosed with ADHD in elementary school, had been determined to manage his own finances after college. … read more
One of the common themes we work on with LSA coaching clients is balancing neurodivergence in the workplace–especially how and when to discuss your unique learning needs with an employer. Do I share that I’m autistic in a job interview? Am I hiding something if I don’t want to talk about it? How do I … read more
Have you ever noticed how a brief walk outside can shift your mood, clear your mind, or help you solve a problem that seemed insurmountable while sitting indoors? This isn’t just a coincidence; it’s a testament to the profound impact that spending time outdoors has on our brains and bodies. For neurodivergent individuals, navigating the … read more
‘What you see, is not always what you get.’ How many examples can you think of in working with your neurodivergent teen or young adult child where this adage rings particularly true? Parents, educators, and neurodivergent individuals have known for some time, particularly for ADHD, that many of the day to day challenges of what … read more
A few weeks ago, I was running at the gym when a television ad for smartphone app for sleep caught my attention. Along with some brightly colored graphics, the ad made a series of claims about green, brown, pink, and white noise. The ad implied that listening to recordings of different color noises can improve … read more