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MTHFR Gene Variants and ADHD: Separating Science From Supplement Sales
MTHFR gene variants are common and mostly harmless, but the supplement industry built a product empire around them. Medical genetics organizations recommend against routine testing. Learn why the hype doesn't match the science and what to ask your child's doctor instead.
Shane Thrapp
5 min read


Heavy Metal Detoxes and Neurodivergence: Why the Research Doesn't Say What You've Been Told
Heavy metal detox products target parents of ADHD and autistic children using real studies stripped of critical context. The data looks different when you examine geographic subgroups. Learn what the research actually shows and why your pediatrician is the right starting point, not a supplement store.
Shane Thrapp
5 min read


Parasite Cleanses and Your Neurodivergent Child: What the Research Actually Shows
Parasite cleanses are trending in ADHD and autism parenting groups, but the research being cited doesn't say what supplement sellers claim. Learn what the studies actually show, why context matters, and when to talk to your child's doctor instead of ordering a protocol online.
Shane Thrapp
3 min read


The Missing Pieces: Why Neurodivergence Treatment Needs Therapy and Parent Coaching
I see this pattern repeatedly in the ADHD Parent Support Group. A parent posts that their child's medication is working, but behaviors are still difficult. Physical aggression continues. Emotional meltdowns happen during comedown. School struggles persist despite the prescription being filled consistently. The parent is frustrated because they thought medication would fix everything, and now they're wondering if it's the wrong dose or the wrong medication entirely.
Shane Thrapp
6 min read


Your Child Isn't Being Disrespectful: Understanding the Difference Between Dysregulation and Behavioral Disorders
Your ADHD or autistic child isn't being disrespectful—they're dysregulated or dealing with a behavioral disorder. Learn the critical difference between emotional dysregulation, ODD, and PDA, why traditional discipline fails neurodivergent kids, and how gentle parenting actually works. Discover the comprehensive treatment approach that includes therapy for your child AND yourself, plus why understanding your own neurodivergence matters. Stop treating behavior as a character fl
Shane Thrapp
10 min read


Sleep, Neurodivergence, and Why Your Kid Won't Go to Bed
Sleep problems are practically universal for neurodivergent kids. Learn what's driving ADHD, autism, and AuDHD sleep issues, get practical strategies that actually help, and understand why melatonin isn't the safe solution you think it is.
Shane Thrapp
8 min read


Your Child's Meltdowns Aren't Behavior Problems: Understanding and Managing Meltdowns
Your child's meltdowns aren't behavior problems, they're neurological events, especially when you have children with ADHD or Autism. Learn what's happening in their brain during fight-or-flight mode, how to provide co-regulation support, build sensory toolkits, recognize early warning signs, and when to seek professional help in this blog.
Shane Thrapp
10 min read


Why Traditional Consequences Fail Neurodivergent Kids (And What Works Instead)
Tired of consequences that don't work with your ADHD child? Traditional discipline strategies fail neurodivergent kids because their brains process time and cause-and-effect differently. Learn the CARE framework, four types of consequences that actually teach instead of just frustrate everyone. This is a science-based approach that works with your child's brain, not against it.
Shane Thrapp
9 min read


Age-Appropriate Independence Building for Neurodivergent Children
Stop the cycle of over-protection and punishment with neurodivergent children. This comprehensive guide shows parents how to build independence through developmental stages while teaching executive function and self-advocacy skills for children with ADHD, Autism, or both.
Shane Thrapp
7 min read
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