26/02/2024
A recounting of one of those kid conversations when your just waiting for the yell/tear/ hit/ storm out. This is one example in which I could the kids hear each other and reconnect.
After this conversation, S returned to try again and join back in and was welcome. Steadying himself to receive feedback knowing it wasn’t personal. A welcomed him back and offered her first affirmation “Good try”.
Both of them adapt to each other. These tiny moments are the bigger picture of helping kids, particularly neurodivergent kids, to know their own experiences and intention, while noticing others' experience and intention. Finding these opportunities, we kids can adapt without making anyone wrong or bad for their communication style or emotional needs.
