Therapy Center of Buda

09/01/2025

08/15/2025

Why does your child resist, avoid, or completely shut down when asked to do something, even if it is something they usually love?

It is not "stubbornness."
It is not them giving you a "hard time."
And it is not a sign of failure.

For many neurodivergent kids, demand avoidance is the brain’s way of protecting itself. ADHD demand avoidance and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) can look the same on the outside, yet happen for very different reasons on the inside.

In ADHD, it is often about the weight of executive functioning needs like planning, sequencing, and holding steps in mind.
In PDA, it is about the nervous system reacting to a perceived loss of autonomy, even when the person wants to do the activity.

Understanding the “why” changes everything. It shifts the focus from forcing compliance to creating conditions where a child feels safe enough to try.

Read the full breakdown in our new blog: https://www.therapycenterofbuda.com/family-corner-blog/thewhyofdemandavoidance

08/13/2025

It’s that time again...new notebooks, sharpened pencils, and fresh starts. 📚✏️
As the school year begins, we’re wishing every student a space where they’re not just taught, but truly seen. Where differences are celebrated, support is steady, and being yourself is the rule, not the exception.

Here’s to a year of growth, curiosity, and finding joy in learning. 💛

08/08/2025

🧠✨ Everyone seems to say they’re neuro-affirming these days… but how do you know who actually is?

Swipe through ➡️ to learn more, because saying the right words isn’t enough, we need to SEE 👀 it too.

And if you’re preparing to work with a new teacher, therapist, or school claiming to be affirming, don’t go meet them empty-handed. We created two free downloadable guides (one for school staff and one for providers/clinics) to help you ask the right questions.

🖇 Tap this link: https://www.therapycenterofbuda.com/family-corner-blog/how-to-tell-if-a-therapist-clinic-school-or-teacher-is-truly-neurodiversity-affirming-or-just-using-the-label?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMDAqNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8iEziBzQ48M9nhXozMFgtgXf0ZQxGYjc1KafwSRcAGLtT4-tvNtW67NGcIO_aem_wnyvKII44D5AhwDgBxcByg to read the full blog + download your copies now.

08/05/2025

Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean back to chaos.

For neurodivergent kids, a smooth start depends on how well teachers understand them from day one.

We made something to help:
Simple, powerful info sheets that highlight what makes your child unique. What helps. What doesn’t. What teachers need to know before the first bell rings.

You can fill them out in therapy with your TCOB therapist or download them right now.

Tag your parent friends and teachers to share. ♾️

https://www.therapycenterofbuda.com/family-corner-blog/backtoschool

08/05/2025

Such an important read for all parents from Kristy Forbes - Autism & ND Support. https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/blog/my-number-one-parenting-regret ♾️💛

Exploring the harmful pressure to fix autistic children, and why choosing presence, play, and acceptance can transform family life.

07/30/2025

Have you registered for this FREE webinar from the The Autistic Self Advocacy Network? Here are the deets (from the ASAN email sent out today)!

“IDEA, 504, and ADA — what are they and why do they matter?” on Thursday, July 31 at 4:00pm ET!

In this webinar, we will talk about:

What IDEA, Section 504, & Title II of the ADA do,

What’s going on with these laws and regulations,

What you can do about it,

And more!

This webinar is open to everyone, but we especially want to invite self-advocates and allies to attend!

Register to join us on Thursday, July 31 at 4-5:30pm ET. The webinar will last around 90 minutes. The webinar will be on Zoom and will have CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation). The webinar will also be shared on YouTube after.

This webinar is open to everyone, but we especially want to invite self-advocates and allies to attend!

Register to join us on Thursday, July 31 at 4-5:30pm ET. The webinar will last around 90 minutes. The webinar will be on Zoom and will have CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation).

Join us on Thu 7/31 for “IDEA, 504, and ADA — what are they and why do they matter?”! Public education is important, and we cannot let disabled students lose these rights. Register and learn what’s happening and how to fight back: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IsgfsJrwRG6SoLisXB2Yig

07/16/2025

I've had TONS Of questions and referrals about concerns regarding food preferences. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, everyone go register for this! Doctors and parents alike. ♾️💛

07/04/2025

See you Monday!

07/03/2025

Attention all train🚂 enthusiasts!! Mark your calendars! We will see you there! ♾️💛

The Model Train Display is chugging into town! The library's multipurpose room is going to transform on July 11 and 12 by The Austin Tinplate Trackers.

View the Model Train Display on Fri., July 11, from 10am-5pm and Sat., July 12, from 10am-4pm.

All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult.

06/19/2025

Today, we’re closed in recognition of Juneteenth. We honor this day by remembering that justice requires action, not just acknowledgment. We’re committed to showing up for equity, for truth, and for our community. ✊🏻❤️💛💚♾️