Supporting Neurodiverse Students by Child Mind Institute

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Resources to Help Our Kids Thrive Help Us Answer the Call We cannot do this work without the support of friends like you. All of our free educational resources, our work in high-need schools, and our global capacity-building programs rely on the support of donors like you.   Support a Child in Need   The Child Mind Institute does not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry. Supporting Neurodiverse Students A new school year offers an exciting fresh start, but it can also bring new challenges for children who are neurodiverse — that is, kids who have a learning disability, ADHD, or are on the autism spectrum. While these kids have a wide range of academic strengths and weaknesses, there are three areas where neurodiverse students tend to need support: behavioral issues, social challenges, and executive functioning. This week on childmind.org, we discuss how school staff and parents can help neurodiverse kids (and others as well!) with things like handling intense feelings, staying organized, and making friends. Also, we look at some early signs of learning challenges, and offer more back-to-school tips for kids who’ve struggled with learning, and specific tips for kids with ADHD and selective mutism. – Stephanie Cornwell, Staff Writer |    How to Support Neurodiverse Students Helping kids with common challenges to succeed in school. READ MORE ▸   Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling How resetting expectations and planning ahead can help children with learning challenges. READ MORE ▸   School Success Kit for Kids With ADHD Tools and strategies to help manage time, stay focused, and handle homework. READ MORE ▸   Tips for Helping Kids With Selective Mutism Go Back to School What to tell the teacher and how to ease kids back in. READ MORE ▸   Early Signs of Learning Challenges Tips that young kids might need support to thrive. READ MORE ▸   What Is Neurodiversity? And how can parents support kids who are neurodivergent? READ MORE ▸ Read Our Recently Published Newsletters ▸ More From the Child Mind Institute Social Skills Program for Teens to Help Build Friendships The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is a 14-week, evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school to help them make and keep friends. LEARN MORE ▸ Program for Students Struggling with Perfectionism (Ages 14–24) The RO-DBT program is a 26-week evidence-based intervention to help teens and young adults reduce rigid behavior and improve flexibility. LEARN MORE ▸ Social Anxiety Groups in New York and the San Francisco Bay Area Group program designed to help children and adolescents build skills to manage anxiety and practice with peer support. LEARN MORE ▸ California Dialectical Behavior Therapy Programs (Ages 9–25) Group-based therapy for young people who struggle with mood swings, depression, anxiety, or self-injurious or suicidal behavior. REGISTER TODAY ▸ Program for Parents: Challenging Behaviors Avoid yelling and escalation while helping your child develop positive behavior and increased self-esteem. LEARN MORE ▸ New Group Program to Support Kids With Big Emotions – New York and San Mateo The Emotion Detectives Group teaches children emotional awareness and practical strategies for coping with uncomfortable emotions in a supportive group environment. LEARN MORE ▸ Lea nuestros recursos en español LEA MÁS ▸ Follow Us Copyright © 2023 Child Mind Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. General Inquiries Call (212) 308-3118 | 101 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022 Email Us | Donate Now | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy Statement