Parenting a newly diagnosed neurodivergent child can feel like mourning a loss, yet it’s also a journey toward deeper understanding and celebration. Dr. Tom discusses some of the highs and lows parents experience during this process.

At Mill Springs, academic skills are important, but success in adulthood is about much more than reading, writing, and math. That’s why we include a focus on a broader set of life skills that will help your child become self-sufficient and capable. These include self-awareness, emotional intelligence, executive functioning, socialization, financial literacy, and critical thinking. 

Dr. Tom explores the diverse post-secondary options available to MSA students, from traditional colleges to gap years, trade programs, and specialized support schools. 

Dr. Tom discusses report card grades, intellectual scores, college readiness/acceptance, student and parent expectations, and the realities of a neurodiverse child. 

Schedule changes (we're looking at you, school breaks!) can wreak havoc on student and family structure. Dr. Tom shares some insight on creating a routine for your child.