Science Backed Solutions for Children’s ADHD, Executive Functioning and Anxiety Dysregulation

Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 plans intended to provide support and accommodations for students with disabilities in the educational setting cause much confusion. The two, however, differ significantly from one another.

For today's episode, I'll provide you with more information about IEP and 504, how they differ from each other, and how they help you create the changes you want to make, especially for your kid.

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Parents of neurodivergent children fear that their kids will encounter challenges they can't overcome, potentially leading to a lack of progress and feeling stuck. This fear can weigh heavily on parents throughout their parenting journey with their neurodivergent child, driving them to seek out strategies and support systems to help their children thrive despite these fears.

For today’s episode with Zhara Astra – a filmmaker, professor, and advocate for neurodiversity – we’ll be exploring more about the challenges, triumphs, and essential tips for supporting neurodivergent children on their journey to adulthood.

To learn more about Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge and science-backed mental health solutions, please visit www.drroseann.com.

Dyslexia isn’t entirely bad; it can also be advantageous. In fact, many people with dyslexia exhibit high levels of creativity and exceptional problem-solving skills. Moreover, dealing with the challenges of dyslexia from an early age can foster resilience, perseverance, and determination.

We’re graced by the presence of Kat who is a dyslexic and an advocate for others with neurodivergent brains. I’ve worked with her throughout her neuropsych testing, neurofeedback, and testing for dyslexia. Today’s episode is of significance as she shares her story and inspires other kids and worried parents.

To learn more about dyslexia, you can read our blog posts about the dyslexic signs you should watch out for (https://drroseann.com/9-signs-your-child-might-be-dyslexic/), ways to help your dyslexic child (https://drroseann.com/10-ways-to-help-your-dyslexic-child/), 504 plan for students with dyslexia (https://drroseann.com/504-plan-for-students-with-dyslexia/) and brain training for dyslexia (https://drroseann.com/podcast/66-improving-reading-skills-brain-training-for-dyslexia-with-nancy-mcdermott/).

For parents who want to know more about auditory dyslexia, you can read this blog post: https://drroseann.com/what-parents-should-know-about-auditory-dyslexia/

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After graduating from the UConn School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Maria took a residency in pediatric dentistry at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. In 2014, she became a board-certified pediatric dentist. Dr. Maria serves as adjunct faculty at Norwalk Community College. She has been instrumental in teaching and mentoring in the dental assisting program.

Dr. Maria loves working as a pediatric dentist because every day is interesting and fun, as well as a challenge. The challenge is to maintain or restore good oral health without creating fear or anxiety. Dr. Maria uses compassion, kindness, a good sense of humor, and a lot of coffee to achieve these goals. She especially enjoys working with patients with special needs.

Oftentimes, parents get overwhelmed when dealing with their child’s mental health problem and they get to a point where they’re starting to lose hope. That shouldn’t be the case, however, because there are safe and natural solutions.

One of the treatments that’s been proven effective by thousands of research studies is neurofeedback. For today’s episode, we have Dr. Maria Sciaudone, a pediatric dentist, to share her life-changing experience with neurofeedback.

You can start with a small action by going to our Facebook group called Natural Parenting Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalparentingsolutions).

Be consistent and watch the change happen.

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➡️ Join our FREE Natural Parenting Community to receive science-backed resources for your child and family. Join here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalparentingsolutions/ ➡️ Get help from Dr. Roseann and her team. Apply here. https://drroseann.com/apply ➡️ “Is it ADHD or something else?” Take the quiz. To take the quiz, just text the word "quiz" to 13Alertmore. Then you'll know whether your child has ADHD or something else.

More often than not, when children mask their emotions too much, the pressure builds until it becomes unmanageable. They may appear calm and collected on the surface—getting through school or social situations without incident—but underneath, they are carrying a heavy emotional load. Over time, this emotional suppression can lead to meltdowns, often occurring in safe spaces like home, where the need to hold it all together finally gives way.

Understanding that these outbursts are not random but a release of accumulated stress helps us respond with empathy. This episode explores the common reasons why meltdowns happen to raise awareness about the hidden challenges children face and how we can provide them with meaningful support.

Not sure where to start? We'll help you find the right solution tailored to your needs. Visit https://drroseann.com/help/ today and take our FREE Brain and Behavior Solutions Matcher.

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