There’s More Than One Way to Be Heard

by admin | Apr 18, 2026 | What We Are Learning

You ask a question. You wait. Maybe you try again… a little slower this time. They don’t respond the way you expected. No words. No clear answer. Maybe just a look, a movement, or nothing at all. And it’s easy to wonder — are they understanding? Here’s the shift:...

The Small Signs That Make Communication Feel Possible

by admin | Apr 17, 2026 | What We Are Learning

You know the moment. You’re talking, prompting, waiting… and the words just aren’t coming. You try again. Softer this time. “Tell me what you need.” And they look away. Or get frustrated. Or shut down completely. Here’s the gentle truth: sometimes, spoken words are...

Sensory Seeking vs Sensory Avoiding

by admin | Apr 17, 2026 | What We Are Learning

How do we experience the world through our senses? Our brains constantly take in information from our senses — sounds, textures, smells, movement, light. Most of the time we don’t even notice it happening. But for some individuals, processing this sensory input can be...

Dopamine, Reward & ADHD

by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | What We Are Learning

Why kids with ADHD seek out intense stimulation, struggle with delayed gratification, and how the reward system in the brain works differently. From The Science of ADHD by Chris Chandler Screen time battles. Thrill-seeking. Impulsivity. If you’ve ever wondered why...

The 6 Executive Functions & ADHD

by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | What We Are Learning

It’s not just about attention. It’s about how the brain manages everything. From The Science of ADHD by Chris Chandler When we talk about ADHD, most conversations still start and end with attention. But the science tells a bigger story — one that goes way beyond...

What We’re Learning About ADHD… It’s Not Just About Attention

by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | What We Are Learning

A simplified, applied interpretation of the neuroscience of ADHD — particularly executive functioning differences — from The Science of ADHD by Chris Chandler. When most people hear the word ADHD, they tend to picture the same few things: ❌ distracted  ...