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PANDAS and PANS 101 | PANS (Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with streptococcus) are both autoimmune disorders that disrupt neurological functioning and cause a sudden onset of OCD symptoms seemingly overnight. Both syndromes share many similarities with some key differences, and this post outlines the signs, symptoms, possible causes, and available treatment options.

PANDAS and PANS 101: 26 Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Everything You Need to Know About PDD-NOS | Also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, PDD-NOS was a part of the autism spectrum before 2013. It referred to someone who presented autistic traits but didn’t completely meet the criteria for other disorders such as Asperger's. This post has tons of helpful information, including the signs, symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options for someone who has what was once called PDD-NOS.

PDD-NOS 101: 12 Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Autism Masking 101 | AKA 'autistic camouflaging', this type of masking involves hiding certain autistic traits to appear more neurotypical or “normal” to society. It's an autism coping strategy many use to fit in, making friends, advance their careers, and create and maintain relationships. While helpful, it can lead to autistic burnout, loss of identity, and other mental health concerns. This post includes the signs and symptoms and 8 tips to help you 'unmask' and accept yourself as you are.

Autism Masking 101: 17 Signs, Symptoms, and Tips to Help

14 Ways to Help a Child with Central Auditory Processing Disorder | If your child suffers from CAPD, and you're on the hunt for tips and ideas to help him or her at home and in the classroom, this post is a great resource. We're sharing tons of information - What is CAPD? What are common signs, symptoms, and causes? - as well as testing options, activities, and strategies parents and teachers can use to help a child understand and process verbal information better.

14 Ways to Help a Child with Central Auditory Processing Disorder

10 ADHD Burnout Recovery Tips and Ideas | Whether you the mom, teacher, or therapist of a child with ADHD, or you have ADHD yourself, recognizing the signs of burnout is so important. While fatigue is the most obvious, ADHD burnout can also lead to fear and anxiety, irritability and guilt, sensory sensitivities, and it can make the symptoms of ADHD worse. This post has lots of simple burnout recovery tips to overcome exhaustion and prevent it from happening in the future.

Rest and Recharge: 10 ADHD Burnout Recovery Tips and Ideas

Misophonia 101 | If you or someone you love reacts strongly to certain sounds, this post is for you. Misophonia - aka 'hatred of sound' - creates intense fight-or-flight responses such as anger, hate, fear, anxiety, and physiological distress to sounds many people don't even notice, like barking dogs, crying children, lips smacking, tapping fingers, or the sound of someone chewing. In this post, we discuss symptoms, possible causes, and ways to treat and cope with misophonia.

Misophonia 101: What It Is and How to Cope

10 Signs of Speech Delays in Toddlers | If you suspect your toddler may have a speech delay, this post is a great resource. It includes 10 common signs of speech delays in kids plus a list of common causes to help you get to the root of the issue so you can find the right treatment option. And if you want to know how to help a child with a speech delay at home, we've also include 5 tips for parents to assist with speech development.

Speech Delays in Toddlers: How to Spot it and What to Do

ADHD In Girls | Did you know that girls with ADHD tend to present differently than boys? They also tend to be diagnosed later in life, which can be detrimental to their mental health, causing low self-esteem and self-confidence, not to mention frustration. This post has tons of helpful tips for parents and teachers - the signs of ADHD in girls and 8 ways to help the thrive both at home, at school, and in social situations. If you think your daughter may have ADHD, this is a great resource.

ADHD In Girls: What To Look For And How To Help

16 Keanu Reeves Quotes to Inspire You | If you've spent any time on social media, you've likely seen a Keanu Reeves quote floating around about life, love, grief, kindness, and pretty much everything in between. He has a way of capturing his thoughts so beautifully, and the words he shares are so true. Turns out he is much deeper than the characters he plays on Point Break and John Wick! He really is a badass. Check out this collection of quotes and be prepared to have your mind blown.

16 Keanu Reeves Quotes About Life, Love, And Grief