For Grown-ups
Resources and guidance for parents, caregivers, and educators supporting neurodiverse children.
About NDKids
Developmentally Translated Content
NDKids takes complex neuroscience and translates it into age-appropriate language that children can understand. Content is available for children under 12 and youth 12-17, with different tones and vocabulary.
No Diagnostic Labels on Child Pages
We describe experiences, not diagnoses. Children learn about how their brains work without being defined by clinical terms. Youth can optionally see clinical terminology for context.
Strengths-Based Framing
Challenges are described neutrally, and supports are framed as experiments to try. We focus on how to help brains thrive, not what's "wrong" with them.
How to Use NDKids With Your Child
- •Explore topics together, letting your child lead based on their interests
- •Use the depth toggle to match your child's readiness — start with "Quick Idea" and go deeper if they want more
- •Try the "Things that might help" suggestions as experiments, not requirements
- •Print Brain Kit materials to use at home or share with teachers
- •Visit The Neurodiverse Brain for more in-depth parent guidance