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Neurodivergent Strengths (Armstrong)

Instead of "fixing" ADHD/autism/dyslexia deficits, daily show your child the strengths of his different brain.

20 min Intermediate

Goal

Reframe your neurodivergent child's story from "deficit" to "brain pattern with strengths," through daily narrative.

Steps

1

List 3 common "deficits" of his diagnosis. Per deficit, 2 "strengths" behind it.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Child smiles with pride hearing strength named instead of deficit.

Evidence base

School: Neurodiversity Paradigm

Founders: Thomas Armstrong · Temple Grandin · Harvey Blume (2010)

Armstrong in "The Power of Neurodiversity" defends the "neurodiversity" model — different brain pattern, not "deficit."

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Neurodivergent Strengths (Armstrong)" take?

This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced with another person in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Neurodivergent Strengths (Armstrong)"?

Child smiles with pride hearing strength named instead of deficit. In the short term: In a month, child names a strength himself.

Is "Neurodivergent Strengths (Armstrong)" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Neurodiversity Paradigm (Thomas Armstrong, Temple Grandin, Harvey Blume (2010)). Armstrong in "The Power of Neurodiversity" defends the "neurodiversity" model — different brain pattern, not "deficit."

Is "Neurodivergent Strengths (Armstrong)" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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