Parents, if you feel like you need a degree in child psychology to raise your neurodivergent child, you’re in the right place.

Teachers, if you’ve attended trainings that gave you some small wins with your neurodivergent students, but you feel there is so much more to learn, I’m here for you.

But first, why is this so hard?

It’s hard because we are raising and teaching neurodivergent learners in a neurotypical culture of expectations. We need classrooms and communities that adapt to the reality of neurodiversity. We need strategies that help our kids grow into who they are authentically meant to be. This isn’t about changing our kids. It’s about changing us.

Welcome to Learn with Dr. Emily

I’m Dr. Emily, a child psychologist and former school psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent learners, their parents, and their teachers for over 20 years.

I know that we are all doing our best to raise and teach neurodivergent learners, which includes our autistic children as well as those with ADHD, giftedness, learning disabilities, and/or twice-exceptionality.

I will teach you everything I know about how neurodivergent children and teens develop, play, and learn so that you can feel more confident on this journey.

Let’s get started.