“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”—George Bernard Shaw Did you know that the words we say almost certainly do not communicate what we truly mean? We need a lot of grace with one another when we discuss difficult things because of two factors: the limitations of language, and the depth of our human experience. Language is a way to symbolically represent our inner experience. Our brains are made such that we are able to attach sounds to specific objects, actions, thoughts and emotions. Despite the beauty of such a design, it is...
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Five Ways to Support Your Neurodiverse Child at Home
Five Ways to Support Your Neurodiverse Child at Home You don’t have to parent perfectly — connection and understanding matter most. Quick Summary: Get curious: what’s hard? Calm bodies learn better Flexible paths and timelines Offer choices Celebrate uniqueness and strengths Parents often tell me they feel stuck with confusing parenting decisions, and sometimes every choice feels wrong. “They say they just can’t do it after school, they’re too tired. But I don’t get to stay home from work every day if I feel tired! I know what my parents would have said to me.” “If I give them...