{"id":356800,"date":"2026-07-09T18:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-help-neurodivergent-kids-thrive-at-school\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T18:14:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:14:48","slug":"how-to-help-neurodivergent-kids-thrive-at-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=356800","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Neurodivergent Kids Thrive at School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside: Dr. Emily King, a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist, discusses the hurdles neurodivergent kids face in school, the gap between expectations and support, the impact of anxiety on learning, and the critical role collaboration plays between parents and teachers.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top Tips for Helping Neurodivergent Children Thrive at School w\/ Dr. Emily King | #31\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nsXMCT_qzy0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top Tips for Helping Neurodivergent Children Thrive at School w\/ Dr. Emily King | #31\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nsXMCT_qzy0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 3px; margin-left: 11px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px; color: gray;\">Powered by <a class=\"redcircle-link\" href=\"https:\/\/redcircle.com?utm_source=rc_embedded_player&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=embedded_v1\">RedCircle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your <\/span><b>kid coming home exhausted and fed up with school<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every day? Do they <\/span><b>resist going to school<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it stresses them out? Do they <\/span><b>struggle with homework<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> once they\u2019re back?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what about the teachers?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they telling you your child isn\u2019t turning in assignments or keeping up, even with or without those IEPs? How do you communicate with them? Are they like, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018You\u2019re telling me what to do\u2019<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you suggest something related to your kid?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019m not reading your mind. I\u2019ve been talking to parents daily, and <\/span><b>these issues keep coming up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in our Calm the Chaos community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s more to this story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some parents are pushing hard for their kids to catch up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, achieve, and be successful in school. It\u2019s a goal shared by schools, who <\/span><b>want kids in class every day so they integrate in with their peers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what often gets overlooked in all these questions is <\/span><b><i>why<\/i><\/b><b> some kids have a hard time in school and whether they <\/b><b><i>feel safe<\/i><\/b><b> there.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I feel like this is such an important conversation, so in this episode, I\u2019ve brought on an expert who does this all day, every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet <\/span><b>Dr. Emily King, a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who has two decades of experience working closely with neurodivergent kids and teens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is well-versed in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, DIR\/Floortime, Conscious Discipline, and Social Thinking methodologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily is passionate about <\/span><b>supporting neurodivergent children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether they face <\/span><b>autism, anxiety, ADHD, depression, or learning difficulties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She also <\/span><b>empowers parents and teachers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping them become the steadfast support every neurodivergent child needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us for this interview, where we\u2019ll be discussing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the hurdles neurodivergent kids face in school\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the gap between expectations and support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the impact of anxiety on learning\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the critical role collaboration plays between parents and teachers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tune in now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re Doing Things in the Wrong Order<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily has spent nearly 20 years working with children and families. At first, she was mainly focused on understanding the complex mental and developmental needs of our kids (the kind of stuff that mental health pros and special educators are all about).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But as time went by, something tugged at her heart. She realized that teachers often don\u2019t get the training they need to understand why kids act the way they do. And let\u2019s face it, there\u2019s a big problem in our schools, and it has to do with<\/span><b> how we understand kids\u2019 behavior.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily knows that it\u2019s really important for teachers to know how to be there for our kids when they\u2019re upset and create a safe space for learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, she suggests something called <\/span><b>the \u201cbottom-up\u201d approach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead of just pushing our kids to learn more and do it faster, she believes we should start with the heart, with their emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept is simple, really: we\u2019re doing things in the wrong order. <\/span><b>Our children need to feel safe and emotionally ready <\/b><b><i>before<\/i><\/b><b> they can truly understand and absorb new information.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily is on a mission to make sure that this approach becomes a part of teacher education, professional development, and the education system as a whole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because let\u2019s be honest, we\u2019ve fallen short in that area \u2013 not only when it comes to training teachers, but also in providing conditions to implement that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve talked for years about having kids with all sorts of needs in the same classroom, but we haven\u2019t always given teachers the tools and support they need to make it work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily wants to change that and make sure <\/span><b>every child has the chance to truly thrive in school<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Kids\u2019 Abilities Don\u2019t Match School Expectations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily points out something crucial: <\/span><b>kids\u2019 emotions don\u2019t always catch up with their age<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As they grow, they face the challenge of balancing their emotional development with the expectations of school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This mismatch doesn\u2019t only occur in the early elementary years. It stays through middle school and high school. Young minds are often asked to do complex tasks without fully developed executive functioning skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine how hard it is for them to do great in school and plan for the future when they\u2019re in this situation. It\u2019s like <\/span><b>trying to run a race without your running shoes on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we need to understand is that every child\u2019s journey is unique and filled with diverse needs. So, instead of pushing them beyond their current capabilities, we must offer the understanding and support they need to truly thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homework, the age-old struggle, is another matter close to parents\u2019 hearts, and Dr. Emily echoes what many of us secretly think.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If a child isn\u2019t independent in doing their homework yet, what\u2019s the actual point of the homework?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As parents who know our children best, we need to believe our kids and their needs. Just because they could do something independently yesterday doesn\u2019t guarantee they can do it today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It\u2019s not about whether they \u201cwon\u2019t\u201d or \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d or if they\u2019re trying to manipulate us.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many factors can affect their ability to focus. They might be tired, stressed, hungry, you name it\u2026 So, neither parents nor teachers should see this as mere \u201cexcuses.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily believes we should shift away from rigid expectations and create a more flexible, compassionate, and supportive learning environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means open communication with educators, working together to recognize the mismatch, understanding our children\u2019s capabilities, and nurturing their growth at their unique pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, every child is different, and that\u2019s something to celebrate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(If you want to learn more details, tune in for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nsXMCT_qzy0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the full interview on YouTube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nsXMCT_qzy0\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62274\" alt=\"neurodivergent kids, Dayna Abraham, Calm the Chaos\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP031_email.png 1920w, https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP031_email-1536x864.png 1536w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP031_email.png\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62274\" src=\"https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP031_email.png\" alt=\"neurodivergent kids, Dayna Abraham, Calm the Chaos\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP031_email.png 1920w, https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP031_email-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Common Misconceptions About Helping Neurodivergent Kids<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily believes our education system has been stuck in old ways for too long, and these misconceptions are holding back the progress of our neurodivergent kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode\/blog post, she dives into the two most common misconceptions and explains why it\u2019s time for a change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special vs. Regular Education<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, we used to think of education as a <\/span><b>division between special education and regular education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It made sense back then, but the world has evolved, and so should our educational model. Yet, we\u2019re still stuck with this division because that\u2019s how the law has structured it since 1975.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all began with good intentions \u2013 to educate all children. However, there\u2019s a catch. We trained some teachers to handle kids with specialized education plans, leaving the rest to manage in regular classes. Sadly, those regular education teachers often didn\u2019t receive any special training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then came the idea to include kids who didn\u2019t need separate classes but required some extra help. The problem is that <\/span><b>these kids sometimes get overlooked because they\u2019re seen as \u201cregular\u201d students, even though they\u2019re not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the truth: every classroom is already filled with neurodiversity. Teachers have students with various learning styles, some identified and others not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And we\u2019re talking only about developmental diversities here, differences in attention spans, language abilities, and impulse control. This doesn\u2019t even touch on kids dealing with traumatic experiences or living in poverty (a topic for another time).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily suggests a change. <\/span><b>The system should adapt and provide teachers with the right training, inspiring them to be curious about every child\u2019s unique needs.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children Choose to \u201cMisbehave\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another widespread misconception revolves around <\/span><b>the belief that kids \u201cchoose\u201d to misbehave.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where the Calm the Chaos Framework aligns perfectly with scientific facts. We teach that <\/span><b>no child wakes up thinking, \u201cI\u2019ll be naughty today just to annoy my parents or teachers.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These behaviors usually have deeper roots. That\u2019s why we need to explore factors like brain development, dysregulation, and anxiety to understand children\u2019s actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Dr. Emily explains, things have been somewhat changed when it comes to extreme behaviors like aggression, acknowledging that anxious brains can trigger fight-or-flight responses, making kids seem out of control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But we often miss the subtler signs, like arguing. Many times, these bright kids with strong language skills are reacting emotionally. Instead of calling it \u201cmisbehavior,\u201d consider it a form of negotiation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When we believe kids are \u201cchoosing\u201d to misbehave, we invalidate their experiences, eroding trust and making it difficult to build a positive relationship. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To navigate this, both teachers and parents need to prioritize relationships while maintaining structure and flexibility to meet each child\u2019s unique needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily beautifully sums it up by urging us to <\/span><b>shift from an \u201ceither-or\u201d approach to a \u201cboth-and\u201d mindset.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We can\u2019t enforce rules without understanding the context.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our educational system must be flexible, compassionate, and respectful. By addressing these misconceptions, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all neurodivergent children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Role of Parent-Teacher Collaboration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily points out another crucial thing to ease your neurodivergent kids\u2019 hurdles at school \u2013 <\/span><b>cooperation between teachers and parents.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s like a team effort, with each side bringing its own expertise to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers are experts when it comes to the classroom, the curriculum, and how kids behave in that setting. They\u2019re trained to understand the dynamics of a classroom, but they might not know all the ins and outs of your child like you do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019re the expert on your child at home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, knowing their habits, quirks, and what makes them tick. So, it\u2019s not about one being better than the other; it\u2019s about combining these two sets of knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, things go wrong when we become overly protective and territorial, like mama bears, trying to tell teachers how to do their job. This can lead to tension and make teachers feel defensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, we as parents should remember that teachers are there to support our kids and help them grow. As the school year progresses, teachers can discover things about your child that you might not see at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know the situation:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Guess what? Your kid is totally independent with hanging up all their belongings at school!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Yeah, they never do that when they come into the house.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the point is that<\/span><b> this isn\u2019t a competition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s an opportunity to identify areas where your child might need support or skill-building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Dr. Emily suggests is to <\/span><b>share with teachers what works both at home and in the classroom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your child achieves something significant, celebrate it together. When teachers see your child\u2019s progress and understand your perspective, it will strengthen your bond, and your kid could only benefit from that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Biggest Shift<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what\u2019s the biggest shift here? We should <\/span><b>stop focusing only on problems and diagnoses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the school year by informing teachers about your child\u2019s strengths and areas where they need assistance. Throughout the year, maintain open communication and <\/span><b>celebrate the victories, no matter how small<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t about telling teachers what to do; it\u2019s about sharing ideas and insights. When something works well at home, it might just work in the classroom too. Working together as a team, we can provide the best support for our children\u2019s education and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we are exactly the parents our kids need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And we\u2019ve got this!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dayna<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 \u2013 \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm the Chaos Parenting is a podcast offering parents practical tools and strategies to navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfa7<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calmthechaospodcast.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow us on your favorite platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you never miss an episode!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Visit <\/span><a 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