Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation
Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation
When people speak of the true spirit of generosity, they talk about selflessness and the act of giving without expecting anything in return. That’s the moral high ground, right? It’s what we teach our kids. It’s what we praise and aspire to. So why is it that so many adults harshly judge children who open gifts at Christmas or on birthdays, and don’t respond in a particular way? Why are neurodivergent kids with traits such[…]
A teachable moment is the time at which learning a specific idea is at its easiest. Unfortunately in pop psychology has twisted this to become something along the lines of “I can see the issue presenting itself, so let’s use this opportunity to turn it into a lesson.” And often that when the teachable moment appears, it must be addressed immediately. Sometimes this is fantastic, because it gives a tangible, applicable, relevant context. However there[…]
I’ve got a happy tailI’ve got a happy tailHappy tail, happy tailI’ve got a happy tail. – Tumpty, Tilly & Friends, CBeebies When it comes to neurodivergent children’s negative reflexive behaviours, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is frequently mentioned. It is the dysphoric emotional (and sometimes physiological) response to rejection, real or perceived. This can include perceived criticism, ostracism, teasing, insults, interruption, and almost any other slight. The response generally is understood to be out of[…]
When your neurodivergent child insists they can’t do something you know they can do, or simply asks for help with a task you think they should be doing independently at their age, a decision needs to be made. Do you insist they do it, or do you help? If the latter, are you actually helping, or are you setting a dangerous precedent? Will they rely on you forever? Will they fail to learn the skills[…]
More Than Quirky has been quietly brewing for a while, and I had no intentions of going live with any content for some time yet, but after this weekend’s events it didn’t feel right to stay quiet. If not now, when? This weekend, Meshel Laurie, lashed out – unprovoked – accusing Em Rusciano, of faking that she is autistic. Em had shared on social media that she was interested in utilising the sensory room at[…]
