Improve Communications with Your Neurodiverse Child [downloadable]
Whether a child is autistic, has ADHD, or navigates the world with other neurodevelopmental differences, their communication styles may not always match typical expectations. This article explores practical, respectful ways to start conversations with neurodiverse kids—focusing on curiosity, patience, and Read more >>
A Parent’s Guide to Neurodiversity
“Neurodivergence is a form of human diversity,” says Julia Barnes, PhD, a child and adolescent psychologist at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “Just like there’s no normal, correct or superior race, gender, ethnicity or culture, there’s Read more >>
Is it Really Autism or Something Else? – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Autism diagnoses have increased in the last several years. Why is that? Join us as we explore the nuanced world of neurodevelopmental disorders and how several conditions can present with symptoms that mimic autism spectrum disorder. Our CHC expert licensed Read more >>
6 Cognitive Distortions That Fuel Anxiety in ADHD Brains
Cognitive distortions are biased, irrational, and often automatic thoughts that trigger and amplify anxiety and negative thinking. These unhelpful thought patterns matter because our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all linked. When you view events, situations, and yourself through a Read more >>
Everyday Strategies for Executive Functioning – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Do you see your kids putting off tasks until the last minute, misplacing their belongings, always running late, or forgetting to turn in their homework? These are all signs of executive functioning challenges. Listen to this podcast episode as we Read more >>
Doctors Are Still Figuring Out Adult ADHD
A.D.H.D. is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. Yet many health care providers have uneven training on how to evaluate it, and there are no U.S. clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients beyond childhood. Without Read more >>
ADHD Diagnoses Are Surging Among Older Americans
Over her life, Tanya Murphy had become accustomed to hiding her depression. In the Christian social circles in Georgia where she raised her three children, this was the rule — not the exception, she said.“ God forbid you have a Read more >>
Understanding ADHD in Young Children: What Parents Need to Know
If your preschool-aged child is active, impulsive, or struggles to listen, you may wonder if these behaviors are signs of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). Understanding how ADHD presents in young children can help you navigate the journey of parenting with confidence Read more >>
ADHD in Girls – Voices of Compassion Podcast
The data shows that ADHD is diagnosed in boys more often than girls. Why is that? Join us as we talk with Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Dylan Stewart, PsyD, both psychologists at CHC, in exploring the factors behind this disparity. Read more >>
How to Recognize ADHD in Women
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not discriminate — people assigned female or male at birth can both have it — diagnosis often does. And while young boys are the group most likely to receive — and be treated Read more >>
