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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in Kids with ADHD and Dyslexia: Why Small Things Feel Catastrophic (And What to Do About It)
Does this sound familiar?
You correct your child — gently, kindly — and they completely fall apart. Or you say "no" to something small and suddenly you're in the middle of a full-scale meltdown. Or your child gets a grade that isn't perfect and shuts down entirely, refusing to try again.
Kelly Sutherland
Feb 2816 min read


The Mental Garbage Can Framework ADHD/Dyslexia Children: Teaching Your ADHD or Dyslexic Child to Let Go of the Labels That Were Never True
Inside your child's mind, they've been carrying the weight of an entire day's worth of "not good enough." The wrong answer called on in class. The eye-roll from a classmate when reading aloud took too long. The teacher who sighed before rereading the directions. The lunch table where they weren't sure if they were welcome. The paragraph everyone else finished while your child was still on the second line.
Kelly Sutherland
Feb 2210 min read


Why Homework Is the Wrong Goal for ADHD/Dyslexic Kids
If you have an ADHD or dyslexic child, you already know the nightly homework struggle. You've tried timers, reward charts, consequences, and deep breaths. And some nights, you're still sitting at the kitchen table at 9 PM wondering what you're doing wrong. Here's the thing — you're not doing it wrong. You're asking the wrong question. Most of us are laser-focused on one goal: fix homework. Get it done. Get it turned in. Move on. And on the surface, that makes total sense. Ho
Kelly Sutherland
Feb 64 min read


How to Build Reading Skills Without Opening a Book: 5 Daily Moments That Develop Literacy
The Reading Struggle Parents Don't Talk About You've tried everything. Flashcards. Apps. Extra practice worksheets. More phonics. More sight words. More, more, more. And your child still struggles with reading. Here's what most parents don't realize: The problem isn't that your child needs more reading practice. The problem is they need stronger foundations—and those foundations are built during daily moments that have nothing to do with books. Reading skills develop through
Kelly Sutherland
Dec 25, 20259 min read


Visual Strategies to Support ADHD Readers
Reading can be a challenging task for individuals with ADHD. The difficulty in maintaining attention, processing information, and...
Kelly Sutherland
Oct 1, 20254 min read
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