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Is it You, Me or NLVD? by Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS

Excerpt from the book Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood; Recognizing and Coping with NVLD (nonverbal learning disorder) from Childhood through Adulthood Throughout my childhood and early adult years, my parents, teachers, friends, and others would get mad at me for the things I did without knowing any better. Thankfully, before my diagnosis, I had figured out ways to […]

Standing With Gus! Shame on Bullying Commentators

A Call for Compassion and Respect for the NeuroDivergent Community By Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS My heart breaks for Gus Walz (the son of Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz) who was mocked by so-called adult national political commentators acting like playground bullies. Like Gus, I have NVLD and understand the pain of being judged […]

Hygiene Help for Kids With Sensory and Attention Issues

“How can I get my child with ADHD to practice good hygiene independently — wash their hands, brush their teeth, comb their hair? What if they have sensory issues?” Daily tasks with little to no stimulation are difficult to attend to for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and even more so for those […]

Step Back from Symptoms and See Yourself Clearly to Rescue Faltering Friendships

Blurting, rudeness, and poor impulse control were sabotaging friendships for this woman with attention deficit. By stepping back and taking stock, she learned how she looked to others — and turned the trend around to improve her social skills. A gal can get herself in a fix when the “I” part of ADHD rears its […]

Getting Schoolwork Done During this Global Crisis!

Getting Your Child’s Work Done During the COVID-19 Crisis

Life has now changed as we know it in the past few weeks. We are coping with many issues that even supermom herself couldn’t handle! It’s not just school worries, it’s basic survival Paying the bills. Losing our jobs or working from home. Keeping your family healthy. Sanitizing routines. Figuring out where and how to […]

Homework Struggles – Stop the Homework Battle

Are homework struggles causing chaos in your house? Do you dread each night knowing what’s ahead of you? When it comes to kids with ADHD, executive functioning, learning disabilities, and those on the spectrum, traditional methods just don’t cut it. Try some of these out of the box strategies to set your child up for […]