By Kelly Pelletier, LICSW CEIS Regional Clinical Supervisor at Pariva Health Adults often interpret children’s distraction, avoidance, or restlessness as misbehavior. But what if we’re wrong? Behavior is a form of communication. Children almost always use those behaviors to express an unmet need, whether sensory, executive function-related, or communicative. Understanding this is the first and most essential step for any caregiver or teacher. […]
Dreading summer? Try these 7 tips to ease the school-to-summer transition
The end of school and start of summer means excitement … right?? If what you feel is the opposite of excitement, you’re not alone. The sudden disappearance of the school routine can be anxiety-provoking for parents and children, particularly children with neurodivergence. If you notice feelings of dread (or troublesome behaviors in your child), it’s […]