Provide choice
Allow your child to choose activities and games that suit their interests and sensory preferences.
Be flexible
Adapt your expectations and be prepared to switch curricula if needed.
Provide sensory input
Incorporate movement, sensory integration, and activities that engage multiple senses.
Be compassionate
Provide kindness and understanding, and allow your child to be themselves without constant pressure.
Support their emotional needs
Gifted children can experience anxiety, depression, and burnout, so it's important to be sensitive to their emotional needs.
Connect with other kids
Online communities and groups can help neurodivergent children feel less alone.
Pre-plan
Plan activities, accommodations, and redirection strategies so you're prepared when things don't go as planned.
Use multiple communication methods
Use a combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods to help with comprehension and memory.
You can also try these strategies:
Outsourcing full-curriculum and semester-long subjects
Supplementing with online classes, local co-ops, and fun activities
Trying tutoring