Category: New Diagnosis

Learning the complexities of reading and writing and figuring out nuts and bolts of math is a struggle for lots of kids. And while every child is unique in how they develop academically, if your child is exceedingly and persistently frustrated, they may have an SLD. As parents, the battle against the negative stereotypes that …

“Because of expectations of cultural gender roles, girls try to mask their social challenges. While symptoms may seem less obvious, they may be exhausted internally trying to continually fit in and understand social situations. They may seem less impaired, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need support.” — Dr. Abha Gupta With more awareness, more …

When a new diagnosis comes our way, it might feel overwhelming at first — there’s a lot to process and understand. Many of us on the Undivided team have been there: navigating the journey and trying to figure out what comes next, and feeling like the weight of the world is on our shoulders, whether …

Receiving a diagnosis that your child has an intellectual disability or Down syndrome can be a lot to process, accept, and understand. It can bring with it a range of feelings, from fear to grief to joy, not to mention all the worry about the stigma, stereotypes, and misconceptions that often accompany these diagnoses — …