As a parent, your natural inclination may be to step in and protect your child from facing life's harsh consequences. This makes sense. You don't want to see them experience emotional or physical pain. However, by stepping in and protecting them from facing the consequences of their behavior, you are robbing them of the opportunity to learn from their mistakes.

Summer Survival Guide for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids

For kids, summer break means pool parties, camp activities, relief from academic responsibilities, and FUN. For neurodivergent kids, it also means unpredictable schedules, overwhelming feelings, and difficulty transitioning from school-mode to summer-mode .

This does not mean that neurodivergent kids cannot enjoy their summer vacation. It just means that they will need support managing summertime triggers.