Managing schoolwork can be challenging, especially if you’re navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, or other unique learning styles. The Schoology app offers a structured way to organize assignments, communicate with teachers, and track progress. This guide is tailored to help you use Schoology effectively, while also addressing some common challenges neurodiverse students may face.

The "To Do" app on iPad is a powerful tool that helps you stay organized, track assignments, and manage tasks. It can make your school life a lot easier. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make the most of the "To Do" app.

Notability is one of the best note-taking apps available for iPad. It's perfect for high school students because it allows you to take handwritten notes, type, record audio, annotate PDFs, and more—all in one place. This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on how to make the most of Notability for your schoolwork.

Navigating life as a neurodiverse teen or young adult comes with unique challenges. In addition to managing academic pressures, social expectations, and family dynamics, many face mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. It's important to remember that you are not alone—there are many resources available to help you cope with these challenges and find the support you need.

In this blog post, we've compiled a list of both national online resources and local Portland-specific organizations to support LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults in their mental health, social connections, and identity exploration. No matter where you are in your journey, there is support available for you.

Living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially for teens and young adults who are navigating school, relationships, and the pressures of daily life. Whether you’re neurodiverse yourself or a parent supporting a neurodivergent child, finding effective coping strategies is essential. One such strategy gaining increasing attention is mindfulness, specifically mindful breathing.

As a neurodiverse teen or young adult, navigating education, emotional challenges, social interactions, and relationships can often feel like an uphill battle. However, the internet is full of resources designed to empower you, helping you build skills and confidence across all areas of your life. Whether you're looking to improve study habits, develop emotional regulation, or enhance your social skills, there are countless tools out there to support you. In this post, we’ve curated a list of valuable online resources to guide you in your personal growth and journey toward independence.

Social media has become an integral part of young people's lives, offering platforms for self-expression, connection, and entertainment. However, these digital spaces, while often exciting, can also pose serious risks to the mental health and well-being of youth, particularly adolescent girls, neurodiverse teens, and transgender (trans) youth. This blog post explores the science-backed impact of social media on youth mental health, with a focus on the unique challenges faced by teen girls, neurodivergent youth, and trans teens.

Video games have become a ubiquitous form of entertainment, engaging millions of players worldwide with their immersive worlds, interactive experiences, and social connections. However, as the popularity of video gaming continues to rise, so does the concern over its impact on the developing brain, particularly in children and adolescents. Growing research suggests that excessive gaming can have detrimental effects on mental health, contributing to increased anxiety, depression, and symptoms of ADHD.

The human brain is remarkably adaptive, capable of reshaping itself in response to experiences, learning, and environmental changes—a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. In this blog post, we will dive into what neuroplasticity is, how it works, and most importantly, how neurodiverse individuals can actively encourage it to support personal growth, learning, and overall brain health. We’ll also explore science-backed strategies to promote neuroplasticity in neurodiverse brains.

Supporting the emotional and social development of neurodiverse children requires a combination of patience, understanding, and access to resources that cater to their unique needs. As a parent, you may sometimes feel overwhelmed by the challenge of helping your child navigate social interactions, build emotional awareness, and manage challenging behaviors. Fortunately, there are numerous online resources designed specifically to help neurodiverse children grow in these areas.

For autistic young adults, building meaningful social connections and romantic relationships is a key part of personal growth and emotional well-being. While these connections can bring joy and fulfillment, they also come with unique challenges that may require additional support and strategies to navigate.

Therapist Aid has a great online tool that I often recommend to parents. The Where I Feel Interactive Tool can be used by parents at home to help kids identify the emotions they experience. Intended for kids 5+, Therapist Aid’s “Where I Feel Interactive Activity” can be used on a tablet or desktop. Children can draw where they feel various emotions throughout their body.

Fidget tools and sensory exploration activities have become increasingly popular as tools for enhancing focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being for neurodiverse individuals. For people with conditions like ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorders, these tools can offer crucial support in managing sensory overload, promoting focus, and even improving mental health. But how exactly do they work, and why are they so beneficial? In this post, we’ll explore the science behind fidgets and sensory activities, how they impact neurodiverse brains, and the ways they can be used effectively.