Note:  This resource guide is written directly for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism. If you're a parent or educator seeking strategies to support neurodivergent students, see our companion guide " When Education Becomes Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Educators. " To understand the systemic issues in education that create trauma for neurodivergent students, see our advocacy piece " When Education Becomes Trauma: Why Our Schools Are Failing Neurodivergent

Note:  This is an advocacy piece calling for systemic change in education. If you're looking for practical strategies to help neurodivergent students right now, see our companion guide " When Education Becomes Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Educators. " Key Points If you read nothing else, know this: The crisis is real : Neurodivergent students face 10x the mental health risk of their peers, with autistic children 46x more likely to experience severe school distress. The num

This is the first post in a new series exploring education trauma and its impact on parents, educators, and neurodivergent learners. Every Wednesday, we'll dive deeper into a different aspect of this critical topic—from a guide for parents and educators (this post) to why school is failing neurodivergent students to a resource guide for students with LD, ADHD, and autism. Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or advocate, this series will provide you with the knowledg

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