PEAK Exceptional Services

06/06/2023

Each person's inner, subjective experiences influence their body's reactions to everything. Rather than judging behaviors, we can see them as valuable information about the child's neuroception and interoception (aka subjective bodily experiences).

Alt Text: Background photo of a teacher sitting in front of a white wall with children's drawings, with the backs of three children in the foreground. Saying written over the photo reads: We strengthen children's mental health by respecting and attuning to their unique interpretations of life's events instead of defaulting to assumptions about what we think their reactions should be.

05/15/2023

Parents - if you have a child who struggles with getting off screens or with tech-related mental health issues, I highly recommend the upcoming Screen Time & Mental Health Summit!

Reminder: It’s completely free to attend the summit and it starts TOMORROW - Monday, May 15th. Sign up through this link:
https://go.brightandquirky.com/t?orid=25622&opid=4

05/11/2023

Does your child struggle with getting off screens or with tech-related mental health issues?

If so, this FREE Screen Time & Mental Health Summit with the top experts can help! Learn how to create digital well-being for the entire family. Save your spot for this virtual event happening May 15-19. This roster of experts is amazing!

https://go.brightandquirky.com/t?orid=25622&opid=4

04/25/2023

Great opportunity for 9th and 10th grade 2e students and their parents!

New this year: the Twice-Exceptional Summer Academy! https://belinblank.org/2esa

04/16/2023

Spot on!

04/16/2023

What a wonderful graphic for helping understand why your neurodivergent child may not be meeting expectations!

Why isn't my neurodivergent child meeting my expectations?
Start at the white and find out.

Em 😊🌈✌
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Image description: Pink background with white cloud that reads 'Child doesn't meet expectation.'

Arrow points to the question, 'Was someone expecting neurotypical skills/behaviour?'

Arrows point to two options, yes or no.

If yes, then 'Unreasonable expectation. Learn from ND (neurodivergent voices).

If no, then 'Has your kid been in a busy or overwhelming place?'

Arrow point to two different options, yes or no.

If yes, then 'They're probably dysregulated.' How to help? 'Meet sensory needs, remove demands, connect, comfort, don't criticise.' 'Help them learn about unmasking.'

If no, 'Is it late in the day?'

If yes, follow the 'They're probably dysregulated' path.

If the answer is 'no,' then ask 'Is your kid out of spoons?'

If the answer is 'probably', then 'meet sensory needs, remove demands, etc.'

If the answer is 'unsure,' then ask 'Have they been masking all day/week?'

If the answer is 'yes, then 'teach them about unmasking'

If the answer is 'unsure' then ask 'Was the expectation reasonable for how old they are?'

If the answer is 'maybe not', then 'recalibrate your expectations'.

If the answer is 'yes,' then ask 'Do they have all of the skills needed to meet the expectation?'

If the answer is 'maybe not', then 'Modify expectation, give support, teach, model, connect - don't criticise.'

If the answer is 'they've done it before', then remember that 'Autism is a dynamic disability - skills fluctuate day to day'.

Arrow leads to a bubble that reads, 'Kids do well if they can. Sometimes kids can't meet expectations despite trying their best.'

Arrow leads to a yellow box that reads, 'Meet them with empathy, patience, love. Provide support. Model the behaviour. Accommodations to prevent dysregulation. Connect, don't criticise. No behaviour training.'

NeuroWild logo is in the lower right corner.

01/17/2023

01/10/2023

Are you worried your child may have Dyslexia? If they've been struggling with reading and it isn't improving, it's probably time to get to the bottom of things with a detailed assessment.

The psychologists at PEAK specialize in digging deep to understand learning differences like Dyslexia.

Our comprehensive assessments are designed to uncover the full scope of their challenges and their strengths. Our goal is to find out what's needed for your child to thrive - in school and in life!

Give us a call today to see how we can help!

10/29/2022

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The word “discipline” comes from the Latin word disciplina, which means “to teach, to guide, to instruct.”

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/how-to-discipline-your-child

10/19/2022

We agree with Penn! What name would you suggest to replace "ADHD"?

My neurodiverse brain turned this song into a rap. 😎See Penn's ADHD "Under The Sea" Parody: https://youtu.be/Zvqx9DfG9lU_Thanks for being here! We’re Kim an...

07/31/2022

Such an important distinction to understand!