Empowering Minds, Bridging Understanding, Celebrating Neurodiversity: Support for Individuals with ADHD/Autism, Their Families, and Professionals.
Behavior contracts are a popular tool for creating structured and positive learning environments, especially for students with ADHD and Autism. These agreements outline expected behaviors, rewards, and sometimes consequences. In this blog post, I’ll present the essentials and key components of behavior contracts that make them effective for “our kids.”
Got negative symptoms of ADHD? Is your child extra hyper? Look around…it might be lead poisoning. Recent NIH research cites lead as “one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants, and it is suspected to be associated with ADHD.” The jury is still out on the entire potential risk for ADHD, but here’s what we do know.
Many people living with Autism and ADHD require medication to function. Without it, they can’t regulate their behavior and emotions.
Black Lives Matter…especially for teens with ADHD. They aren’t acknowledged, get expelled from high school, and end up in jail. The answer? Black teachers.
Autism challenges: Behavior, social skills, speech/language…Music therapy can help.
Behavior meltdowns can be common for teens with Autism. Both the student and adults should take the lead. Here are strategies to help
Many symptoms between ADHD and Autism overlap. One major symptom is being unable to pay attention and sit still. For many, it’s very painful to pay attention and sit still, unless they can keep their hands busy. There are many fidget toys available but for some, fidget toys don’t work. Some people need…
Reearch says that lead exposure is negative for children with ADHD. Hyperactivity and behavior are especially impacted. Take personal steps. Join organizations…the experts.