John Sharry

The final article in a special six-part series on parenting exceptional children - a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children

Article five in a special six-part series – a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children

Parenting exceptional children: article four in a special six-part series - a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children

Parenting Exceptional Children: Third in a six-part series focuses on a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children

Parenting Exceptional Children: The second in a special six-part series — a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children

Parenting exceptional children: Society does not yet fully embrace neurodivergent communication, learning styles

Ask the Expert: She is a bright girl but she gets so stressed about study

Ask the Expert: What can I do to help her settle at night without me?

Ask the Expert: Even if someone does not identify their alcohol use as a problem, it can be a serious issue for their family

Ask the Expert: He will promise to leave only to run back and go to the top of the climbing frame

Ask the Expert: It is generally best to honestly face such feelings so you can understand them

Ask the Expert: Taking time to consider whether your child may be autistic might yield a better understanding of their needs. Also, there is a growing positive identity around being autistic

Ask the Expert: ‘His teacher says he is very bright and able, though often switched off or daydreaming in the class’

Ask the Expert: The first step is to get informed about the risks of drug taking so you know what to watch out for and how you can respond

Ask the Expert: It is right to weigh up all aspects of your decision carefully and to think through how to manage it well for your daughter