Moms and teachers with neurodivergent kiddos, this episode is for you! Dr. Emily King has spent the last 20 years working with neurodivergent children and teens along with their families and teachers in schools and private practice.

She has been on both sides of the IEP and 504 meeting tables, first as a school psychologist and then as a parent. She knows the feeling of thinking you are out of ideas to support your child, which inspired her to help parents and educators beyond her therapy practice with online parent workshops and professional development trainings for teachers.

In our discussion, Dr. Emily emphasized understanding each child's unique needs, creating a supportive environment, and challenging traditional expectations in education. We went on to discuss the importance in developing a comprehensive understanding of children's skills and challenges. We highlighted the importance of adapting education to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent children, including more flexibility within general education classrooms and personalized learning approaches.

• Supporting neurodivergent children and teens with Dr. Emily King.

• Parenting neurodivergent kids, course for newly diagnosed parents.

• Parenting and education for neurodivergent children.

• Parenting strategies for children with developmental delays.

• Parenting a neurodivergent child, self-care practices for parents.

• Parenting strategies for addressing children's emotional questions at night.

• Adapting educational system for neurodiverse students.

• Homework challenges for neurodivergent children and alternative approaches to support independent learning.

• US education system challenges and potential solutions, including teacher support and flexible learning options.

• Special education, IEPs, and navigating school systems.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Dr. Emily’s Website and access to her course: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/

Dr. Emily’s Blog and Podcast: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/media

HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership

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