Autism, Neurodiversity Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D Autism, Neurodiversity Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D

Sensory Processing in Autism: Understanding and Supporting Your Child

When four-year-old Marcus covers his ears and melts down in the grocery store, it's not a behavioral problem. When his sister Emma seeks out tight hugs and crashes into furniture throughout the day, she's not being destructive. Both children are autistic, and their behaviors reflect the profound ways that sensory processing differences affect how they experience and navigate the world.

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ADHD, Neurodiversity Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D ADHD, Neurodiversity Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D

Hyperfocus vs. Distraction: The Paradox of ADHD

Many parents of children with ADHD find themselves puzzled by a common contradiction: their child can't sit still for homework or follow simple instructions, yet they'll spend hours completely absorbed in building elaborate Lego creations, playing video games, or researching their latest obsession. This isn't defiance or selective listening. It's one of the most misunderstood aspects of ADHD: the paradox of hyperfocus versus distraction.

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