When can we move past the idea that a child is just naughty or behaving badly to understand trauma may have impacted this child’s learning and behavior? I have worked with many children who were constantly in fight or flight mode.

Yesterday our son had some issues at school. He is naturally a rule follower, so when he witnesses others not following the rules he tends to insert himself into the situation. We continue to work with him on knowing when to insert himself or when to allow the adults to handle the situation. This can be tricky as you toe the line between tattling and telling.

In working with teachers and parents, the topic of ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) comes up often, revolving around the belief that a student has ADD due to a child’s inability to focus in school. Some parents become worried because in their experience these conversations immediately turn to medicating their child.

We’ve been asked to accept a tremendous amount of change over the last eighteen months. At first, many of us rolled with it, but it has worn thin on many with a general sentiment of anger. I tend to believe a lot of us have been asked to accept change when we think about school for our children.

For context, resourceful would be defined as……. Resourcefulness can be a fine balance as many students choose not to ask for help because they don’t want to look stupid or they demand it which doesn’t always go over well with adults.

How people define inclusion is broad, but ultimately many describe it in terms of exclusion, so the challenge is to not focus on what it doesn’t mean, but what does it truly means to be inclusive.

One way to help family and friends understand SPD is to try to use connections based on their own personal experiences. Begin to think about what your reaction is when you smell freshly brewed coffee or when someone vomits. Our brain sends a response that causes us to react. When I smell freshly brewed coffee it sends a signal to my brain which makes me want coffee.

I’m here to help and offer a variety of support options. Whether you need a sounding board to share your experiences or assistance in communicating with school, I work with you to develop an individualized plan for you and your child. The initial consultation is always free, so don’t be afraid to take that leap!