Screen Time and Neurodivergent Kids: What Research Says
Screen time and neurodivergent kids is a complex topic because technology can serve very different purposes in a child’s life. For some autistic children and children with ADHD, screens may support communication, learning, social connection, creativity, or regulation. At the same time, excessive or poorly timed recreational screen use may interfere with sleep, physical activity, […]
Why Am I Seeing Myself in My Child’s ADHD Symptoms?
Sometimes, the journey to understand your child’s ADHD symptoms becomes the journey to understand yourself. Developed by NeuroNestHub with clinical input from Siya Health Meet Our Clinical Contributor & Collaborating Organisation Clinical Contributor- Dr. Swati Pandey Dr. Swati Pandey, MD, is an American Board-Certified physician in Internal Medicine with more than 13 years of clinical […]
My Journey as a Mother of an AuDHD Child
When Acceptance Changes the Parenting Journey Parenting a neurodivergent child can bring moments of uncertainty, questions, and emotions that are difficult to put into words. An AuDHD journey is not simply about understanding autism and ADHD; it is also about learning to see a child beyond diagnoses, recognising their strengths, understanding their needs, and creating […]
Digital Tools for Autism Social Skills: What Research Shows
Digital tools for autism social skills are becoming an increasingly interesting area of research. From interactive apps and serious games to virtual reality (VR), researchers are exploring technology as a way to help autistic children practise specific social and communication skills. But parents may reasonably wonder: Can technology really help a child develop social skills, […]
Echolalia in Children: Why Does My Child Repeat Words?
Echolalia in children refers to repeating words, phrases, or sentences a child has heard from another person, a television program, a book, or another source. A child might immediately repeat a question instead of answering it, or repeat a phrase from a favourite cartoon hours or days later. For parents, this can sometimes be confusing: […]
From Social Challenges to Social Confidence in Autism
Guest Blog by Mitch Leppicello, LICSWEdited & Reviewed by NeuroNestHub From Social Challenges to Social Confidence: Supporting Autistic Children through Acceptance and Understanding Watching your autistic child struggle to connect with others can be heartbreaking. Perhaps they prefer playing alone, avoid joining group activities, or return home emotionally exhausted after school. As a parent or […]
ADHD Eating Struggles: Practical Tips for Parents
ADHD Eating Struggles: Why Mealtimes Feel Like a Battle For many families, mealtimes are a chance to connect. But when a child has ADHD, they can quickly become a source of frustration and worry. Your child may repeatedly leave the table, get distracted after a few bites, refuse certain foods, or struggle to finish a […]
Early Support for Neurodivergent Children: A Mother’s Story
Every Child Deserves to Be Understood Early Early support for neurodivergent children can make a meaningful difference in their confidence, development, and overall well-being. Receiving a neurodivergence diagnosis for a child often brings a mix of relief, uncertainty, hope, and questions about what comes next. While every family’s journey is unique, early understanding and the […]
Why Does My Neurodivergent Child Avoid Eye Contact?
Why Does My Neurodivergent Child Avoid Eye Contact? At family gatherings, you may notice your child looking away when relatives speak to them. Perhaps an aunt comments, ‘Why won’t he look at me?’ or a grandparent worries that your child seems uninterested. For many neurodivergent children, however, avoiding eye contact is not about avoiding people. […]
Fatherhood and Autism: The Emotions We Don’t Talk About
Fatherhood and Autism often look very different from the journey many parents imagine. Becoming a parent comes with hopes, dreams, and expectations about the future. But for many families raising autistic children, the journey unfolds differently than expected. In this guest blog, Lalit Routray shares his personal experience of fatherhood, autism, and the emotions many […]