Neurodivergent Child in Jacksonville and Serving Ponte Vedra Beach & Jacksonville Beach, FL
Do you have a child that is just a bit different than their peers? Or from your other children? We at Happy Minds Healthy Bodies think that’s great because these differences are what makes us amazing and individual. Some children struggle with social interactions but excel academically. Other children process external stimuli on a level that is not like other children, such as sounds and sensations. Their mind just works differently! Some of these children may be on the “spectrum” of autism but are very high functioning. Some parents may want to know how to support these very unique individuals so that they can thrive both academically and socially.
A neurodivergent child may display in the following ways:
- Socially awkward
- Difficulty initiating and having conversations
- Sensitivity to sounds
- Hypersensitive to criticism
- Low self esteem
- Academically gifted
- Gender questioning
Do you think you may have a neurodivergent child and want to know how you can support them as parents to make them successful? It’s important to understand how your child functions their best and help them in areas that they may be struggling. The following therapies may be helpful to your child:
- Social Skills training class
- Smaller classroom size
- Occupational therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral therapy
- Positive thinking
- Functional Medicine may evaluate your child's gut, food sensitivities, and neurotransmitter balance as a further assessment.