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Increased Movement, Unfocused Attention: Exploring the Link Between Hypermobility and ADHD

Increased Movement, Unfocused Attention: Exploring the Link Between Hypermobility and ADHD

by Joyeberhardt | Jun 27, 2024 | ADHD, Child Development, Hypermobility

  I found out that I was hypermobile before I found out I was neurodiverse. I was working in primary care at the time and had been dealing with horrible, debilitating shoulder pain for years. Finally, I went in to see a physical therapist, who told me that my...
Fidget Facts: Using Fidget Tools to Stay Focused

Fidget Facts: Using Fidget Tools to Stay Focused

by Joyeberhardt | Jun 12, 2024 | Behavior Challenges, Child Development, Fidgets

When I was growing up, if you were fidgeting with something in your hands—for example, while doing classwork at school—the perception was that you weren’t paying attention. I remember being reprimanded as a kid for making 3D pyramids out of post-it notes while...
Kid’s Best Friend: How Pets Can Support Healthy Child Development

Kid’s Best Friend: How Pets Can Support Healthy Child Development

by Joyeberhardt | May 22, 2024 | Autism, Child Development, Pets

​ It’s no secret that children feel a lot of big emotions. Most children will rather quickly learn how to express those emotions in a socially acceptable way. My child was not one of those children. My child—like so many neurodivergent children—was prone to huge...
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

by Joyeberhardt | Apr 28, 2024 | Autism, Child Development

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, and it’s great to see so much attention around autism awareness and acceptance. In recent years, I’ve definitely seen the way society talks about autism shift—but we still have a long way to go to destigmatize this...
Playful Parenting: Turning Power Struggles into Smiles

Playful Parenting: Turning Power Struggles into Smiles

by Joyeberhardt | Apr 12, 2024 | Child Development, Playful Parenting

Why can’t children just “do as we say” and follow our rules? Put on your shoes. Turn off the TV. Do your homework. Take a bath. They’re simple commands! However, for some children even the simplest commands are often met with meltdowns, defiance, and even aggression....
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