Blog | Lowcountry Neurodiverse Network

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What is Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and why is it the “Gold Standard” for helping families with young kids who are struggling?

PCIT is an early family intervention therapy for children aged 2-7 that has extensive evidence for treating externalizing behaviors such...

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Autism and Females...Challenging what we thought we knew...

Renee Lake

May 7
5 min

Autism and Females...Challenging what we thought we knew...

Let’s start with a little free association…think of the first three words that come to mind for each of the words/terms/people/places...

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Perspectives of a Neurodiverse College Student: "How A Disability Changed My Life"

Katie Hodgson

Apr 2
3 min

Perspectives of a Neurodiverse College Student: "How A Disability Changed My Life"

Happy Autism & Neurodiversity Awareness and Acceptance Month! Fight or flight. It is a primal physiological reaction that triggers our...

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An Educational Advocate's Tips for Parents: Navigating "Behaviors" at School.

Katie Hodgson

Mar 5
5 min

An Educational Advocate's Tips for Parents: Navigating "Behaviors" at School.

As I write this article, I remember vividly assisting my sister with her daughter who was kicked out of every daycare by the time she was...

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Parent Hack: 3 Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior for a Win-Win

Katie Hodgson

Feb 5
4 min

Parent Hack: 3 Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior for a Win-Win

Behavior is a funny thing. It provides a deeper understanding into what our child is experiencing. At the same time, it can flood our...

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Katie Hodgson

Jan 17
2 min

Exciting Plans for 2024!

As we reflect back on 2023, we celebrate the successful launch of the Lowcountry Neurodiverse Network (LNN) in August! Creating a...

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Sensory Toys and Gifts for the Holidays: A Pediatric and Adolescent Occupational Therapist's Guide

Katie Hodgson

Nov 27, 2023
5 min

Sensory Toys and Gifts for the Holidays: A Pediatric and Adolescent Occupational Therapist's Guide

The holiday season is a time of joy, excitement, and togetherness for families. For children and adolescents with sensory processing...

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Katie Hodgson

Nov 6, 2023
1 min

Physical Health: Listening to your Body

Originally Posted by Auptima Press Written by Toni Boucher As much diversity as there is on the spectrum we all have sensory regulation...

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Autistic Emotional Intelligence: Understanding How Your Child Processes their "Feelings"

Katie Hodgson

Oct 3, 2023
7 min

Autistic Emotional Intelligence: Understanding How Your Child Processes their "Feelings"

When my youngest son was 18 months old, he developed leukemia and spent 12 months in the hospital. During that time, I didn’t experience...

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To Evaluate or Not to Evaluate: That is the question...

Katie Hodgson

Sep 6, 2023
5 min

To Evaluate or Not to Evaluate: That is the question...

As its name implies, Autism Spectrum Disorder falls on a continuum, meaning the associated characteristics fall underneath the...

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Running on Fumes: Managing Parenting Burnout

Katie Hodgson

Jul 30, 2023
6 min

Running on Fumes: Managing Parenting Burnout

How was your summer? Filled with sun, beach trips, pool time, waking your kids up to get ready for camp? Maybe it was smooth sailing with...

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Essential Summer Survival Kit: Optimize Fun with a Smooth Transition Back to School

Katie Hodgson

Jul 5, 2023
4 min

Essential Summer Survival Kit: Optimize Fun with a Smooth Transition Back to School

School is out and summer is in full swing. While for many this is a time of relaxation and joyful spontaneity, it can be more challenging...

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Katie Hodgson

Mar 28, 2023
1 min

Introducing the Lowcountry Neurodiverse Network!

When I started my private practice in Charleston in 2019, I quickly discovered from clients just how difficult it is to find: Like minded...

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