What if growing up doesn’t follow a straight line anymore, and that’s perfectly normal? This episode explores the evolving journey of emerging adulthood, the hidden challenges today’s young people face, and how parents can support them without falling into outdated expectations. From delayed independence to collaborative planning, discover why there’s no one-size-fits-all path to thriving. […]
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Not every young adult follows a path from point A to point B after high school, and that might be the key to growth. In this episode, we will explore how parents can support complex kids during one of life’s most uncertain transitions. From building trust to stepping back at the right time, this conversation […]
They’re adults now, but they’re still stuck—and nothing you try seems to help. You push, they resist. You back off, they stall. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells and unsure how to actually support your young adult, this episode is for you. We’re talking about what really gets in the way, and how a […]
Recent audiobook release “Parenting Children with Special Needs” from Audiobook Network author Andrew Justis is a wonderful read that focuses on helping those who are raising children with special needs to ensure their children become adults who strive for success and embrace God at the same time. SAN ANGELO, TX – April 18, 2022 – […]
Newsflash: Disabled children grow up to be disabled adults Loss of Brain Trust update Editor’s note on the photo: Cutting edge education hub for traumatized children launched The smiling admin believes the gravity of her mission.By Anne Dachel One thing that is very hard for me to understand is how no one in charge in […]
I talk too much People with ADHD tend to talk a lot. We talk because we’re excited or nervous, or because we just want to be a part of the conversation. Sometimes we just talk to fill the silence because silence is hard for us. When I fill in those gaps or return interest or […]
Illustration by Laurène Boglio Hello and welcome to the community newsletter! I am your host, Chelsey B. Coombs, the engagement editor of Spectrum. First thing on this week’s agenda, I want you to know that Spectrum will be hosting a Twitter chat during the Society for Neuroscience conference from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST […]
Whitney Schott Research scientist, Drexel University With the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus challenging efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, protecting the weak among us is important – especially adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, or mental illnesses. Due to their living situation and the health conditions that occur at the same time, these […]
Since my diagnosis of inattentive ADHD in 1992, I have focused on improving myself and helping others with the disorder. That was my focus: what’s going on and how can I help? Even now, when I join Facebook groups and ADHD subreddit, my posts usually offer advice that has helped me manage symptoms. Even though […]
Five questions: Autistic people helped adapt a questionnaire to assess suicidality in the general population. Adene Sanchez / iStock A short questionnaire, which was created in consultation with autistic people, is the first of its kind to accurately assess suicidal thoughts and behavior in adults in the spectrum. The tool called Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum […]
An estimated 1.5 million people in the US live with some form of autism, reports Diverse Ability Magazine. However, the combined under- and unemployment rate of young adults with autism is around 90%. Behind these statistics are people with extraordinary skills, but who have few opportunities to use them. According to a study in the […]
Die lang anhaltende Pandemie hat alle Facetten der Bildung durcheinander gebracht. Aber der Bereich der frühen Kindheit ist besonders verwüstet. In den letzten 16 Monaten haben kleine Kinder Lernrückschläge und weniger soziale Erfahrungen erlebt, während ihre Erzieherinnen verschlechterte Arbeitsbedingungen, Stress durch Arbeitsunsicherheit und eine Verschlechterung der psychischen Gesundheit ertragen mussten. Über diese Auswirkungen wurde viel […]
