12. Afterthoughts

How Every Child Can Get the Best Start

All neurodivergent children still need a strong foundation in their early childhood years. While this will be different and harder for some children and parents, the early years of life build the foundation of the brain, and that’s what all future growth builds upon. Here’s a delightful 8-min talk on core methods for developing a strong brain that’s ready for school and ready to learn.

EXERCISE: the Treatment that Benefits EVERYBODY:

Confirmed by MANY studies, exercise is a proven way for most of us to raise (at least temporarily) our intelligence, test-taking performance, and mood. It’s probably the best treatment to help both episodal and chronic depression. Watch Wendy Suzuki’s 13-min talk on The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise: