Parent guides
Goblinaut Blog: Resources for Parents
Short guides for parents. No therapy jargon.
2026-06-18
Why rewards stop working for kids with ADHD and autism
Why sticker charts, rewards, and consequences can stop helping kids with ADHD, autism, AuDHD traits, and task initiation struggles, plus what to try instead.
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Transition support for kids with ADHD and autism: making the next thing easier
Practical transition support for kids with ADHD, autism, AuDHD traits, sensory overload, executive dysfunction, and anxiety around switching tasks.
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Calming techniques for hyperactivity in kids with ADHD and autism
How to calm hyperactivity, sensory overload, big feelings, and hard transitions in kids with ADHD, autism, AuDHD traits, or no diagnosis yet.
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Morning routine for kids: a calmer way to get out the door
A practical morning routine for kids who struggle with getting dressed, breakfast, backpacks, shoes, transitions, and school-day time pressure.
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Visual routines for ADHD: how to make daily steps visible
How visual routines for ADHD can help kids start daily tasks, move through transitions, and recover when the plan changes.
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Day planning for ADHD and autism: practical steps for calmer days
A practical guide to day planning for ADHD and autism, with visual routines, tiny steps, transition support, and low-pressure resets.
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Why 'just try harder' never works
What happens in the brain when it can't start a task, and what actually helps
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