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Boredom, The Neurodivergent Brain & Helpful Strategies

14 min • 26 juli 2023

Does your child, student or client get bored FAST? I hear you! In this episode, I explain why neurodivergent kids struggle with boredom and provide some helpful strategies. Thanks for joining me today and supporting The Autism ADHD Podcast.

Boredom, The Neurodivergent Brain & Helpful Strategies

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