Q: “My son is going to summer camp for the first time without me there as a leader. What are the best tips and techniques for packing, getting him organized, and keeping him on track away from home?” –MamaBear27 

Hi Mamabear27:

My son, who was disorganized and had a hard time keep track of his stuff due to...

My son has a hard time in school. He has an array of neurological diagnoses — attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, dysgraphia, severe executive function deficits, and anxiety — so school problems are to be expected. He has struggled in school since day two...

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