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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
-Benjamin Franklin
While ADHD is most often associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, emotional challenges are an equally important—but frequently overlooked—part of the condition. People with ADHD often feel emotions more intensely, have difficulty calming down once upset, and may react in ways that seem “too big” for the situation.
The truth is, for many children with ADHD, autism, sensory processing challenges, or anxiety, these seemingly small actions — fidgets — are essential tools for regulation, focus, and learning. So how do we determine whether fidgeting is helpful or disruptive? And how can parents and educators work together to create environments where neurodivergent kids can succeed?
Packing school lunch may seem like a simple task—but for parents of neurodivergent children, it often requires a thoughtful approach. Neurodivergent kids may experience the world through heightened sensory awareness, executive functioning challenges, or emotional sensitivities. That means lunchtime at school can become a daily source of stress—or a missed opportunity for support.
The term neurodivergent has become more widely used in recent years—but it’s often misunderstood. Some people associate it only with clinical diagnoses. Others hear it and assume it means something is “wrong.” At Harvest Counseling & Wellness, we believe clarity leads to compassion—and we’re here to help families better understand what neurodivergence really means.
