When Your Child Can't "Just Be Flexible": Understanding Cognitive Rigidity

When Your Child Can't "Just Be Flexible": Understanding Cognitive Rigidity
Dr. Kirsten Kuzirian

"Just be more flexible" doesn't work for kids whose brains are wired for predictability. Dr. Kirsten Kuzirian explains why traditional flexibility training often backfires for neurodivergent children — and what the research says actually helps. Learn why rigidity is often a stress response, not a character flaw, and how to reduce it without forcing your child through distressing exposures.

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