Parenting a Child With ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect how children respond to parenting. Here are some ways to address ADHD symptoms like executive dysfunction, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD)...
Survive or Thrive? How Parents Can Help Their Neurodivergent Learner Succeed
For neurodivergent children, such as those on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities like dyslexia, school can be a struggle. The average school...
Preparing for the Fourth Trimester
By Karuga KoinangeThe nursery gets assembled. The hospital bag gets packed. The due date gets circled on the calendar.For many expecting parents, preparation is...
Children of All Abilities Benefit from Inclusive Learning
In many schools, students who require a special education curriculum are separated from their able-bodied peers. There are many reasons why this is the...
Education Resources for Youth with Disabilities
Know your rights, and ensure your child receives the support they need in the classroom. These D.C., Maryland and Virginia resources make navigating special...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Inclusivity
In 1995, shortly before Debbie Sahlin’s son Ryan’s first birthday, he suffered from a traumatic brain injury as a result of an accident. After...
Sensory-Friendly Fun in the DMV
For children with sensory sensitivities, autism or other types of neurodivergence, attractions usually thought of as fun can be overwhelming. Places like amusement parks...
A Sensory-Friendly Guide to D.C.
Few places in the world offer as many attractions, activities and sensory accommodations as Washington, D.C.Here are some of Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco’s (local occupational therapist...
Five Years After the Pandemic, Long COVID Still Lingers
It’s been five years since the world shut down because of COVID-19. Some consider the pandemic to be a thing of the past and...
Inclusive DMV News for Disability Pride Month
Happy Disability Pride Month!In July, we celebrate the history and culture of people with disabilities, including the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act...
