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Supporting Autistic Teens Through Summer Social Shifts
Autism, Parenting, Teenagers Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/23/26 Autism, Parenting, Teenagers Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/23/26

Supporting Autistic Teens Through Summer Social Shifts

A practical, autism-affirming guide to helping your teen move through the social and structural shifts of summer with more steadiness and less burnout.

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When Your Gifted Child Also Struggles: A Deeper Look at 2E
Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/16/26 Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/16/26

When Your Gifted Child Also Struggles: A Deeper Look at 2E

A closer look at twice exceptional children, why their needs are so often missed, and how families can support both their strengths and their challenges.

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Building Executive Function Over the Summer Without Turning It Into School
Parent Guidance, Neurodivergence, ADHD Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/9/26 Parent Guidance, Neurodivergence, ADHD Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/9/26

Building Executive Function Over the Summer Without Turning It Into School

Practical, low-pressure ways to build your child's executive function skills over the summer, without recreating the school day at home.

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When to Update Your Child's Psychoeducational Evaluation: A Timing Guide for High School, the SAT/ACT, and College
Evaluations/Testing, Parent Guidance Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/2/26 Evaluations/Testing, Parent Guidance Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/2/26

When to Update Your Child's Psychoeducational Evaluation: A Timing Guide for High School, the SAT/ACT, and College

A practical guide to how psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations carry forward through high school, standardized testing, and college, and when an updated evaluation may make sense.

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Processing Speed: The Invisible Skill That Shapes School
Learning Differences, Assessment/Testing Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 6/25/26 Learning Differences, Assessment/Testing Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 6/25/26

Processing Speed: The Invisible Skill That Shapes School

A clear explanation of what processing speed is, why it shapes so much of a child's school experience, and how parents can support kids who think deeply but work more slowly.

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Sibling Relationships When One Child Has a Learning Difference
Parenting, Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 6/18/26 Parenting, Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 6/18/26

Sibling Relationships When One Child Has a Learning Difference

A guide for parents on how to nurture strong sibling relationships when one child has a learning difference, with strategies for fairness, connection, and family balance.

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Why Unstructured Time Matters for Neurodivergent Kids 
Parenting, Neurdiversity-Affirming Care Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 6/11/26 Parenting, Neurdiversity-Affirming Care Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 6/11/26

Why Unstructured Time Matters for Neurodivergent Kids 

A look at why unstructured time is essential for neurodivergent kids, what it actually means in practice, and how parents can protect it without guilt.

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Choosing a Summer Camp That Fits Your Neurodivergent Child
Neurodiversity Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 6/1/26 Neurodiversity Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 6/1/26

Choosing a Summer Camp That Fits Your Neurodivergent Child

A practical guide for parents on how to evaluate summer camps and choose a program where a neurodivergent child can feel safe, understood, and excited to come back.

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What Happens After Your Child's Evaluation
Assessment/Testing, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 5/25/26 Assessment/Testing, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 5/25/26

What Happens After Your Child's Evaluation

A step-by-step guide for parents on what to do after a psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluation, from understanding results to building lasting support.

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When Hearing Isn't the Problem: Understanding Auditory Processing Challenges
Learning Differences, Assessment & Testing Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 5/21/26 Learning Differences, Assessment & Testing Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 5/21/26

When Hearing Isn't the Problem: Understanding Auditory Processing Challenges

An accessible guide for parents on auditory processing differences, how they show up in everyday life, and the supports that actually help.

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Rethinking Summer Break for Neurodivergent Kids
Parenting, Neurodiversity Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 5/14/26 Parenting, Neurodiversity Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 5/14/26

Rethinking Summer Break for Neurodivergent Kids

A neurodiversity-affirming guide to building a summer that supports neurodivergent kids, honoring their need for both rest and rhythm.

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What Parents Should Actually Look For in an End-of-Year Report Card
School Advocacy, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 5/7/26 School Advocacy, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 5/7/26

What Parents Should Actually Look For in an End-of-Year Report Card

A practical guide for parents on how to interpret end-of-year report cards, spot subtle signals about learning, and know when to ask deeper questions.

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Reducing Stress and Tears During Homework Challenges
Parent Resources, School Advocacy Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 4/23/26 Parent Resources, School Advocacy Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 4/23/26

Reducing Stress and Tears During Homework Challenges

This post offers parents practical, compassionate strategies for reducing homework stress and tears, especially for children with learning differences, ADHD, or executive functioning challenges.

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Recognizing Autism in Young Children: Early Signs and Next Steps
Autism, Parent Resources Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 4/16/26 Autism, Parent Resources Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 4/16/26

Recognizing Autism in Young Children: Early Signs and Next Steps

This guide helps parents recognize the early signs of autism in toddlers and preschoolers, understand what those signs mean, and take supportive next steps toward evaluation and understanding.

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Why ADHD in Girls Often Goes Unrecognized
ADHD, Parent Resources Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 4/9/26 ADHD, Parent Resources Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 4/9/26

Why ADHD in Girls Often Goes Unrecognized

This post explores why ADHD is frequently missed in girls, what the less obvious signs look like, and how getting the right evaluation can change everything for your daughter.

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Understanding Dyscalculia and Other Math Difficulties
Learning Differences, Dyscalculia, Parent Resources Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 4/2/26 Learning Differences, Dyscalculia, Parent Resources Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 4/2/26

Understanding Dyscalculia and Other Math Difficulties

This guide helps parents understand dyscalculia and other math learning differences, including what to look for, how evaluation works, and practical ways to support your child's number sense at home and school.

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IEP Meetings Made Less Intimidating: A Parent's Preparation Guide
School Advocacy, Educational support Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 3/23/26 School Advocacy, Educational support Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 3/23/26

IEP Meetings Made Less Intimidating: A Parent's Preparation Guide

This blog walks parents through how to prepare for an IEP meeting with confidence, what to expect during the process, and how to follow up effectively to ensure your child gets the support they need.

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Autistic Strengths: Moving Beyond the Deficit Model
Autism, Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 3/19/26 Autism, Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 3/19/26

Autistic Strengths: Moving Beyond the Deficit Model

This blog explores why the traditional deficit-focused view of autism fails autistic children and how a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach leads to better outcomes and stronger self-identity.

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Understanding the ADHD Brain
ADHD, Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 3/12/26 ADHD, Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 3/12/26

Understanding the ADHD Brain

This blog explains how the ADHD brain works differently, why those differences bring real strengths alongside real challenges, and how understanding your child's brain style can change everything.

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2026 Summer Programs for Students with Dyslexia and Learning Differences
Dyslexia, Learning Differences, Resources Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 3/11/26 Dyslexia, Learning Differences, Resources Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 3/11/26

2026 Summer Programs for Students with Dyslexia and Learning Differences

Summer break is the perfect time for students with dyslexia and learning differences to build skills and confidence through specialized programs designed around their unique learning profiles.

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