Guiding Exceptional Parents

02/19/2026

Amazing compendium of information for people with disabilities who are considering a move to another state. Describes the different outcomes/services available in each state, and rank orders states by quality of life. Colorado, California and Massachusetts for the win!

Check out this article to learn which US States are best for those with disabilities.

02/18/2026

I wonder if medications targeting the CGRP affective pain pathway could help ease fear, avoidance, and hypervigilance in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.

What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ordinary discomfort into lasting misery. This breakthrough sheds light on why some people suffer more in...

02/17/2026

There's still time to register for our next "Is This Autism?" workshop on February 19th & 20th.

It is critical for professionals working with both children and adults to understand what aspects of a client’s profile are due to autism, other co-occurring conditions, or unrelated diagnoses. In this two-day training, you will learn how to recognize autism in your clients, particularly those who have a less obvious presentation of autism, and what to do next.

This training is relevant for professionals who:

— Work with children, adolescents, or adults,
— Do assessments or therapy,
— Have any amount of training (including no training) in autism.

Learn more here: https://autism.umd.edu/2025/09/02/is-this-autism-training-february-19th-and-20th/

We'd love for you to join us.

02/13/2026

The technology described in this segment is so fabulous!
And I love that the composer and librettist are giving nonspeakers a voice!

Opera uses AI to give people with non-verbal disabilities a voice

02/12/2026

This blog post is really good. If it annoys you, bear with it. The message is important.

Mental health content on TikTok can be helpful, empowering and wildly confusing. Between symptom checklists and therapy buzzwords, it’s easy to start seeing diagnoses in every emotion. In Starobin Counseling’s June blog, therapist Leslie Worley, LCSW-C explores the difference between real insigh...

02/11/2026

We all do it to some extent... but growth happens best when you put yourself out there!

Discover why gifted, 2e people avoid risks—and how five mindset shifts can help transform fear into growth, action, and self-trust.

02/06/2026

Lots of games we do for fun help develop executive functions AND provide time for connecting.

Source: https://ohai.social//114670282118559708
Telehealth Activity: https://resiliencymentalhealth.com/2025/06/12/telehealth-activity-pairs/

01/30/2026

Excellent overview of the differences and overlaps in different types of psychological evaluations.

When a teacher or doctor recommends an evaluation for a child for learning or behavioral concerns, parents are often left with a host of questions. Where do I go for this evaluation? What does it cost? Who’s going to do it? But the most common question we hear is “Exactly what kind of evaluation...

01/28/2026

This is such a lovely idea. Both my kids would really appreciate this service!

Source: https://ohai.social//114630647900496237

01/26/2026

Is it that their children "won't adult" or "can't adult?"

Parents facing the reality that their children "can't adult" have options; I agree with Eric that these parents need to consult an attorney and a financial advisor who understands how to protect assets so adult children with disabilities can access government services.

Dear Eric: I grew up with highly educated parents, with a strong work ethic. Because of my and my also well-educated and accomplished husband’s many years of hard work, we have been able to provide well for our children. Unfortunately, all of them have had health difficulties from birth, and inste...

01/23/2026

Paul Micallef's description of Neurodivergent Love Languages and the ways that autistic people express and receive affection is so helpful.

If your child does the following: Parallel Play, Info Dumping, Penguin Pebbling, Support Swapping, and Deep Pressure... they are telling you they love you!

And you can show your love to them in these ways too (and make sure to check that the one you choose is actually a love language for the person!)

How do autistic people express affection? Today let’s talk about neurodivergent love languages, our version of the five love languages. They may be different...

01/22/2026

Does anyone ACTUALLY like open offices? I sure didn't... When I was working in the software development industry, I always felt like I was bothering my coworkers when I had to talk to my clients!

Open offices are supposed to improve collaboration. Instead, collaboration and productivity suffer, and sick days increase. We can find more effective ways to work.