Every August, I get the same flood of messages from parents: "What should I be asking the teacher to ensure a good school year?" Parents know something feels off about how their child writes, sits, or focuses — they just don't have the vocabulary yet to ask about it. So here's the list I'd bring to Back-to-School Night if I were sitting across from my child's new teacher. Some of these questions are about the classroom itself. Some are about communication. All of them come from years of...

Every August, thousands of teachers meet a room full of new students and, in those first few weeks, try to piece together who each child really is — not from a file, but from watching, guessing, and trial and error. As a parent, you already have that information. You've watched your child struggle through the same writing assignment. You've sat beside them as they've attempted three different ways for the same math problem until it finally clicked. You know that "I'm fine" sometimes means the...

Supporting Your Child's Growth, Confidence, and Well-Being As summer winds down, many families begin thinking about the transition back to school. For neurodivergent children, returning to school can bring excitement, uncertainty, and a variety of emotions. The goal isn't to "fix" challenges over the summer—it's to help your child feel confident, supported, and prepared for the year ahead. But how? Here are 8 summer tips for parents: 1. Celebrate Strengths First Before focusing on goals or...