Parenting & Neurodiversity
My Child Was Just Diagnosed, Now What?
The first steps to consider when your learn your child is neurodivergent
Breathe.
First, take some time to digest and process this news.
Call a friend. Have a glass of wine. Go for a jog. Whatever your self-care is, do that first.
Okay, now, let me tell you something about your child’s diagnosis that you may not realize: This is a good thing. Seriously.
Your child is exactly the same awesome person they were before they received their diagnosis, it changes nothing about who they are. They already knew they were different, and so did you, otherwise you wouldn’t have pursued an assessment. This diagnosis can provide some answers, understanding, and insight.
Resources
What a diagnosis can also do is open doors to resources and supports that a child may need to be on a level playing field with their peers. Once given these appropriate accommodations, both you and your child may begin to see what they are capable of.
This is so important because this is when they start to see their own strengths. Many neurodivergent children struggle with low self-concept and low self-worth…
