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How To Know If Your Child Needs a Diagnosis or Extra Support
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Have you ever wondered, “What’s going on with my child? Is this ‘normal’ behavior, or is there something more going on?” If you’ve asked these questions, you may be wondering if it’s worth seeking a diagnosis for your struggling child.
All children go through more challenging developmental seasons, but some children are wired differently altogether, also known as neurodiverse. These kids often benefit from the understanding and support of professionals.
In today’s episode, Stacy Bellward (podcast host) and Lynne Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) are joined by Mandy Cuda, MD. Listen in on a profound conversation to help parents navigate the choice to seek a diagnosis or support for a child who is struggling.
Through this conversation, you’ll learn:
- to reflect on your motivations for seeking a diagnosis
- how to know when to seek help and what to do if/when it is time
- how you can include your child in the process of seeking support and normalizing differences
- the power of your curiosity and observations over time to guide you
- that you know your child best
- that your child may have incredible potential masked in the struggle
- the importance of prioritizing sleep, activity, and nutrition to help find your child’s baseline
- current information about genetic and environmental impacts on neurodiversity
- about the complexity of overlapping diagnoses in neurodivergent people
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