Atypical Children – Extraordinary Parenting

Helping neuro-developmentally atypical children – and their parents – thrive.

Isabel Wilkerson’s “Caste” And The Power of Cognitions

Pulitzer prize winner Isabel Wilkerson’s ‘Caste: The Origins of our Discontents’ can be used to teach the the power of cognitions to determine emotions and behaviors.

Reducing Children's Aggression Using Observational Learning

All children can be aggressive when frustrated. Neuro-developmentally atypical children experience more frustration than most. These observational learning strategies can help.

When Life Is Like ‘Making Left Turns Against Traffic’

Many parents of atypical children report this "making left turns against traffic" analogy helps them better understand what their child's life is like and create better supports.

Walking Together May Resolve Conflicts During the Pandemic

Research suggests that "social walking" can strengthen relationships.

Managing Child and Teen Stress During School Closings

Here are some out-of-the-box suggestions for soothing stress.

Aiming for Less Self-Blaming as a Parent?

Could the "butterfly effect" cause a neurodevelopmental disorder? Perhaps. Understanding brain development can help you blame yourself less and accept your child more.

Blamed by Others? Blaming Yourself?

Just as it is vitally important for parents not to blame their children for their neurodevelopmental and psychiatric problems, it is also vitally important not to blame themselves.

Treasure Hunting for Exceptions to Homework Struggles

We find it hard to recognize and learn from successes. What happens when we use a 'solution focused' approach to homework struggles? Learn to 'treasure hunt' for exceptions?

A “Bird by Bird” Approach to Homework Struggles

August, for some neuro-developmentally atypical children and their parents, can be a time of apprehension and even dread: HOMEWORK IS COMING. Try taking homework 'bird by bird.'