SHINING WITH ADHD  EPISODE #116: Confused to Confident: School Advocacy with ADHD Parent (and real-life superhero!), Devon Pickens The Childhood Collective 6/7/2023   SUMMARY It starts with first sneaking suspicion about your child's big emotions and impulsivity. They grow through those wild (but sweet!) preschool years, and then in Pre-K or Kindergarten, you start getting letters from the school or emails from the teacher. Confusion and embarrassment creep in, and everything starts to feel heavy. Thankfully, you are not alone. There is hope! It is possible to find joy as you advocate for your child to get evaluated and set up the best supports for them at school. In this episode, we hear from ADHD parent Devon Pickens as she shares her journey from confusion to confidence as she navigates school for her child with ADHD.    MEET DEVON Devon Pickens is a social worker from Texas. She is a content creator with a special focus on parents of children with ADHD. Her vision is to help parents feel more empowered and informed about ADHD and how it shows up in their everyday life. To connect with her, search @adhdparent on Instagram or Facebook.   AFFILIATE INFORMATION We can’t have your attention and not mention Time Timer. As parents, we are looking for anything that will support our kids and make our lives easier. The original Time Timer does just that. In our homes, it allows us to teach our kids how to visualize time. This helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Trust our pro-tip; it’s a game changer!    Bonus: Head to https://www.timetimer.com/discount/TCC and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.    LINKS + RESOURCES The IEP from A to Z Devon's ADHD Parent Support Group Time Timer Site  Code: TCC for a discount! The Childhood Collective                   The Childhood Collective Instagram The Childhood Collective YouTube Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at hello@thechildhoodcollective.com