How to Balance Support and Independence With Neurodivergent Teens
What Dr. Emily King wants you to know about your teen or tween, so you can help them gain confidence and life skills as they embark on a new school year.
OMG! This summer Ocean has gained a lot of new life skills!
As I chatted with Dr. Emily W. King of Learn With Dr. Emily the other day, I realized that the foundations for those skills didn’t begin this year. His journey toward independence started before he could walk.
That perspective, and the realistic, neurodiversity-affirming advice Dr. Emily gave during our conversation, makes this the most valuable 40 minutes I’ve spent in a long time, and I bet you’ll agree. Wherever your kid is at, if you want to encourage their autonomy, there’s something for you in this episode of Mindfully Parenting Atypical Kids Podcast. Listen, watch, or read the transcript below…
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