Separation Anxiety in ADHD and Autistic Kids: What's Really Happening

When your child clings, cries, or panics at drop-off, it's easy to wonder if you're doing something wrong. Dr. Kirsten Kuzirian explains what's actually happening in your child's nervous system during separation — and why this isn't manipulation or misbehavior. Learn why standard separation anxiety approaches often fail for neurodivergent children and what actually helps their brain feel safe.