autism
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You don’t need fixing … you just need somebody to speak your language
How people process thoughts differentlyFrom chaos to coherenceExternal processors … The talkersInternal processors … The quiet thinkersWhen the two worlds meetWhy misunderstandings happenThe boy who needed translationYou don’t need fixing … You need translatingEven trying is enoughThe bakery story …… Continue reading
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The art of kindness
Wild Minds – Bright Future · art of kindness TLDR: I grew up thinking something was wrong with me because I cared too deeply … for people, animals, and the ones no one else noticed. It took me years to… Continue reading
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What is proprioception?
Proprioception is the body’s sense of where it is in space. A super important key for neurodivergent (ND) and trauma-experienced children. Many ND children struggle to feel where their body is in space. Trauma often disconnects children from their body.… Continue reading
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Karate – for ND and trauma-experienced children
When I was a child I was obsessed by karate. But I lived in a village that didn’t offer classes so I ended up watching every martial arts movie I could possibly find , going to the woods and hitting… Continue reading
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It takes courage to receive
Wild Minds – Bright Future · Receiving takes courage TL;DR:1 Trying to help a 15-year-old traumatized boy by offering free boxing lessons.2 Excitement turns to rejection the moment he hears it’s free “I don’t need charity.”3 He wasn’t rejecting help,… Continue reading
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What “I don’t care” really means
Wild Minds – Bright Future · I dont care The shutdownWhat adults missThe hidden painWhat you can doWhat safety looks likeSpace without abandonmentEveryday practiceRebuilding trust TL;DR: Kids who say “I don’t care” often care too much.Their detachment is protection from… Continue reading
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Behavior isn’t the problem … loosing yourself is
Wild Minds – Bright Future · behavior is not the problem 1 Behavior is just the surface2 What’s really happening inside3 When self-worth fades4 Words don’t build confidence … actions do5 Kids notice everything6 “What are your strengths?”7 How beliefs… Continue reading
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Real tips from kids for kids – Getting up in the morning
One of my 15-year-old 1:1 boys recently shared his genius morning strategy with me. And honestly… it’s brilliant. ADHD kids have a hard time waking up on time in the morning. Thanks, delayed circadian rhythm (!). He came up with… Continue reading
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What if we actually listened?
TL;DR:Behind every “difficult” child is a story waiting to be heard. When we stop judging and start truly listening, we find not defiance — but deep pain, unmet needs, and incredible potential. The children who are hardest to love are… Continue reading
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Glossary: Executive functions
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐃𝐇𝐃 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞? I was called into a classroom to observe a little boy who had recently skipped a class. Suspected giftedness. But the child’s behavior was off the charts. I don’t think I’ve ever… Continue reading
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