Articles #Parenting on the Spectrum

From "I'm an alien" to a solo mall run! Follow the hilarious and heart-warming journey of my PDA teen's first independent outing. A survival story about sensory hangovers, tipping mishaps, and the long road to neurodivergent independence.

Forget the "Squirrel!" stereotypes. In this refreshingly honest and bitingly funny article, award-winning educator and autism coach Andrea Grant pulls back the curtain on the messy, unpredictable reality of raising a child with ADHD. From accidental death-bed prophecies and "The Dys-Family" (Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia) to the hidden struggles of fawning and social anxiety, Andrea explores why ADHD is so much more than just a lack of focus. Part memoir, part expert guide, this is a must-read for any parent or teacher who has ever had to "hustle" their child out of a room or wonder if the Ritalin is more for the teachers' sanity than the kid's. Discover how shifting strategies at home turned an aggressive phase into a journey of empathy, tuckshop math wizardry, and survival.