5 Myths about Autism and the Facts
People with Autism are just that—people. It’s essential to understand the common myths around autism and the truth of the matter.
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How to Support Your Child by Adding Visual Planning for Autism, ADHD, and other Neurodivergent Conditions
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- Feb 11
- 2 min
New Neurodivergent (Autism/ADHD) Diagnosis—What Now?
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- Feb 6
- 5 min
A Lifeline of Support: The 6 Types of Friends Every Mother Needs
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- Dec 20, 2023
- 4 min
Gifts for Neurodivergent Kids: Holidays and Beyond
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- Dec 15, 2023
- 1 min
Family Traditions: My Great Grandmother's Sugar Cookie Recipe
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- Dec 12, 2023
- 5 min
Managing the Holidays for Neurodivergent Kids
Recently, we discussed how to navigate the holidays for neurodivergent family and friends, but here, we want to specifically address the...
- Dec 7, 2023
- 5 min
Holiday Help for Neurodivergent Family, Friends, and Ourselves
It’s that time of year. Do you ever feel like we have eight months of steady, regular life, and then all of a sudden, we are thrust into...
- Nov 28, 2023
- 2 min
Listening to Actual Autistic Voices Rather Than Just Other Parents
<p class="">Ironic to read the above statement via a parenting blog, but it’s the truth. As a parent of an Autistic child, I am constantl...
- Nov 24, 2023
- 4 min
Why Self-Advocacy is Critical in Neurodiversity (and for everyone)
It’s essential for every person, neurodivergent or not, to practice self-advocacy in their personal and professional life. However, if...
- Nov 1, 2023
- 4 min
Why Your School Needs a Neurodiversity Program and Tools that Support it
Neurodiversity is precisely that — diversity. While the terms neurodiversity, neurodivergent, and neurodivergence are relatively new, the...
- Oct 30, 2023
- 2 min
Neurodivergent Friendly Halloween — Make it Spooktacular for All
For many adults and children, Halloween is a fun and exciting time, full of wonder, make believe, and most importantly — candy. It’s a...
- Oct 19, 2023
- 4 min
ADHD and Your Child
For years, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been mostly associated with children, fidgety students disrupting the...
- Oct 17, 2023
- 4 min
What is ADHD — Really? Types. Symptoms. Treatments.
Is ADHD real? Why do I hear about ADHD so much more now than before? Doesn’t ADHD go away in adulthood? How common is it? What are the...
- Oct 4, 2023
- 4 min
ADHD Awareness: Myths vs Reality
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- Sep 10, 2023
- 1 min
Back to School Guide for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
Back to school is back in swing. Discover ways to support your child as they navigate the new school year. Download Guide
- Aug 6, 2023
- 4 min
August is "Don't be a Bully" Month — let's make it year round
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- Jul 21, 2023
- 3 min
Normalizing Neurodivergence
There is no such thing as normal. But, for too long, our society operated as if there were. Finally, we are realizing how wrong and...
- Jan 7, 2023
- 1 min
How to stay organized this upcoming year!
Most people regard the New Year as a time to recenter, set new goals and to stay organized. This is why one of the most popular...
- Aug 14, 2022
- 1 min
Go Back To School With THRIVE!
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- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
Essential Summer Travel Tips for Autistic Kids
Summer 2022 has rolled in hot; and with the summer months comes travel near or far. The THRIVE community wants our tribe to be as...
- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
Child Involvement
<p class="">Last month we began to delve into the different ways caregivers can set up the visual schedule feature on the Thrive app. At ...
- Mar 20, 2022
- 1 min
How Well Do You Really Know Camille Proctor?
<p class="">Last month we began to delve into the different ways caregivers can set up the visual schedule feature on the Thrive app. At ...
- Mar 20, 2022
- 2 min
Wearing the Watch...How to Get Your Child Comfortable with their Apple Watch
<p class="">Last month we began to delve into the different ways caregivers can set up the visual schedule feature on the Thrive app. At ...
- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
About Self-Regulation
<p class="">Last month we began to delve into the different ways caregivers can set up the visual schedule feature on the Thrive app. At ...
- Oct 17, 2021
- 2 min
Child Involvement
<p class="">Last month we began to delve into the different ways caregivers can set up the visual schedule feature on the Thrive app. At ...
- Sep 13, 2021
- 4 min
How to setup your Visual Schedule within the Thrive App!
There are many ways to structure a visual schedule -- there is no one right way. Thus, it is important to think about the individual who...
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