Small Language Shifts That Protect The Mental Health of Autistic & ADHD Children
About this episode
This episode discusses how small language shifts can protect the mental health of autistic and ADHD children by improving communication and understanding.
The Small Language Shifts That Protect the Mental Health of Neurodivergent Kids What if some of the most common words we use with autistic and ADHD children are actually creating confusion, shame, masking and self-doubt? Words like: • Respectful • Responsible • Pay attention • Motivated • Trustworthy • Nice • Confident and on and on Most of us use these words every day without thinking twice. But for many neurodivergent children and teens, these words can feel vague, confusing, and impossible to understand. When children don't know exactly what is expected of them, they aren't learning the skill we hope to teach. Instead, they may begin to believe they are constantly getting things wrong. Over time, that misunderstanding can impact mental health, learning, and relationships. In this episode, I'm covering why and how commonly used words cause damage and how small shifts in communication can create more clarity, connection, safety, and understanding. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔ Why vague language creates confusion for autistic and ADHD children ✔ How words like "respectful," "responsible," and "motivated" can unintentionally hurt neurodivergent children ✔ The connection…
People in this episode
Host: Holly Blanc Moses
Topics covered
- language shifts
- mental health
- neurodivergent children
- communication
- autism
- ADHD
Keywords
- autistic children
- ADHD
- mental health
- communication
- language shifts
- neurodivergent
- parenting
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