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The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain
From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions of people with disabilities. Read more >>
Every Student Matters: Cultivating Belonging in the Classroom
Belonging in the classroom means ensuring that all students feel welcomed, comfortable, and part of the school family. Elementary school educator Michael Dunlea teaches in an inclusion classroom where many students have learning differences that can pose a challenge to Read more >>
Book: Normal Sucks—How to Live, Learn, and Thrive, Outside the Lines
In his book Normal Sucks, Jonathan Mooney, a neurodiverse writer, advocate, and father, offers the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed. Read more >>
Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide use their backgrounds in neurology and education to debunk the standard deficit-based approach to dyslexia. People typically define “dyslexia” as a reading and spelling disorder. Read more >>
Living With Anxiety: Tips for Managing Your Own Anxiety
Everything on this list has the potential to lift your mood and get you back on track. Read more >>
Teens and Tweens: Use These Tips to Navigate Social Media in a Safe and Healthy Way
While social media can offer numerous benefits, it’s important to be aware of its potential downsides. From feelings of inadequacy stemming from comparisons to cyberbullying and information overload, the digital realm can present challenges to mental health. This guide aims Read more >>
Gen Z Mental Health: The Impact of Tech and Social Media
A McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) survey finds that Gen Z’s social media engagement can feel negative but can also help with finding mental health support and connectivity. Read more >>
The Truth About Teens, Social Media and the Mental Health Crisis
Back in 2017, psychologist Jean Twenge set off a firestorm in the field of psychology. Twenge warned of a mental health crisis on the horizon. Rates of depression, anxiety and loneliness were rising. And she had a hypothesis for the Read more >>
Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons
As pediatrician and mother of two teenagers Cara Natterson explains, puberty starts in boys long before any visible signs appear, and that causes confusion about their changing temperaments for boys and parents alike. Often, they also grow quieter as they Read more >>
How Does ADHD Medication Work? Your First Questions Answered.
How does ADHD medication work, anyway? Here are straightforward answers. Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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