In the span of three months, my child’s been hit by three different individuals, and shot at with an Orbi pellet gun while he was on his bike. Before I act on my first impulse to go all Tiger Mom on the offenders, I have to ask and understand the situations that led up to these offenses. Why? Because I have a neurodivergent teen.

For parents who want their children to be good communicators. I was just blown away by this little girl! Forget about the fact that she’s just a child and presenting on stage so eloquently (and about brain science of all things). She’s talking about many of the foundations of communication before language even begins that help our kids be the best they can be.

Interaction. Attachment. Social rules of language (pragmatics). Play. Understanding language. Talking!

These are the essential building blocks to communication, and should all be developed appropriately at each stage of childhood. From infancy to toddler to preschool, this hierarchy of learning helps your child build successful and effective communication and language skills.

How can parents get services when there are so many waiting lists for services?

I thought insurance was supposed to be helpful!