Feedback sessions can be very talk-heavy.

Even if I am diligent about using the child’s words, it still can be a lot of language for a young person to process! 

To help, I started collecting child-friendly videos, graphics, books, celebrity profiles, and websites that relate to specific diagnoses and the power of neurodiversity.   You can find them all in the spreadsheet below.

These resources are not only helpful for the child, but are also powerful tools to jumpstart ongoing conversations with parents and caregivers in a positive and empowering way.

For example, when I show My 10 Favorite Things About Having ADHD, parents often spontaneously point to the screen and say, “That’s so true! You’re generous/spontaneous/funny/forgiving, too!” 

I tend to show these visuals at the end of the feedback session, once we’ve introduced the diagnosis or “helpful words” to the child.  It’s a positive and fun way to end the session and…

It’s a way to let them know they’re not alone.

Here are a few of the links from the spreadsheet below that I use most often:

• Welcome to the Autistic Community
• See Dyslexia Differently
• Why do we lose control of our emotions?
• ADHD Comics
• Famous People with Learning Differences

This is a living document so please reply to this email if you have a resource to add.

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The Brain Building Book for Adolescents

Teens and tweens are in a stage when being “normal” and fitting in are often at the forefront.  So, how do we help them understand – and embrace! – their differences?

Brain Building 101 is a workbook-style tool that engages children as equal partners in discovering how their brain works.  It walks you and the child through a step-by-step process for understanding strengths and challenges, using affirmative and positive language.  

This workbook is currently available for preorder through Kickstarter.  Take a look and see if it could be a fit for your practice!

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What is Kickstarter?

Kickstarter is a platform that allows us to learn if there is enough community support to make it possible to produce this book at scale.

By preordering the book, Kickstarter backers receive special discounts and early access to materials.

At this time, I’m excited to report that we have reached our goal and the book will be printed!  We were also designated as a Kickstarter “Project We Love” due to the enthusiasm of our amazing community.

The Kickstarter campaign will remain open for preorders until February 18th, including the Kickstarter-exclusive discounts. As a Kickstarter backer, you will be first to receive your books and you will have free access to training materials and webinars.

Thank you for your help in bringing this empowering feedback tool to life!

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