A smiling man with a beard sits at a table alongside a young boy who is writing with a pencil. The man wears a grey shirt and watches the boy, who wears a yellow shirt. In the top left corner, there is a logo that reads
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Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

But emotional intelligence isn’t something you either have or don’t have. It’s something that can be taught. Through evidence‑based supports — like explicitly teaching emotions, using special interests to explore feelings, co‑regulation strategies, and parental modeling — neurodivergent children can…

A family of five—two adults and three children—poses for a portrait in the narrow glass-paned sections of a modern building facade. On the left, a teenage girl in a crop top and camouflage pants leans against a pillar. Next to her, a teenage boy in a graphic tee and brown shorts stands with his hands in his pockets. In the middle, a young boy in a maroon shirt and khaki shorts grins while leaning back. To the right, a woman in a grey shirt and maroon vest stands with her hands in her jeans pockets, and a man in a burgundy T-shirt and olive shorts holds a dog on a leash. The top left corner features the text
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Pathological Demand Avoidance

When simple requests—getting dressed, starting homework, brushing teeth—can spark intense resistance, families can struggle with how to cope. Many families are now turning to a term they feel captures this extreme, persistent pushback: Pathological Demand Avoidance, or PDA.

Son Brock is sitting on the left holding a drink while looking at a chess board on a table between him and his father on the right.
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Hearing Beyond the Noise

Auditory Processing Disorder doesn’t show up on a standard hearing test. For families, finally naming the challenge can feel both unsettling and illuminating. But understanding opens doors. With the right tools and training, parents can help their child connect, communicate,…

The Carlton family standing outside all smiling. Son is on left, mom is next to son. Grandmother is second from right and daughter is on the right.
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The Neurodiverse Family

When all or most of the household reads from the neurodivergent playbook, traditional “how-to” guides for family life often get shelved. But families can find strength in shared experiences.

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Featured Episode

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

But emotional intelligence isn’t something you either have or don’t have. It’s something that can be taught. Through evidence‑based supports — like explicitly teaching emotions, using special interests to explore feelings, co‑regulation strategies, and parental modeling — neurodivergent children can…

Featured Episode

Pathological Demand Avoidance

When simple requests—getting dressed, starting homework, brushing teeth—can spark intense resistance, families can struggle with how to cope. Many families are now turning to a term they feel captures this extreme, persistent pushback: Pathological Demand Avoidance, or PDA.

Featured Episode

Hearing Beyond the Noise

Auditory Processing Disorder doesn’t show up on a standard hearing test. For families, finally naming the challenge can feel both unsettling and illuminating. But understanding opens doors. With the right tools and training, parents can help their child connect, communicate,…

Featured Episode

The Neurodiverse Family

When all or most of the household reads from the neurodivergent playbook, traditional “how-to” guides for family life often get shelved. But families can find strength in shared experiences.

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Why Does Neurodiverse Programming Matter?

Tapping into a market that is often overlooked or seen as an afterthought, A World of Difference educates audiences through heartfelt stories of the neurodivergent and works toward establishing neurodiversity in a more inclusive future.

MEET JHILLIKA KUMAR

A Difference Maker

Jhillika Kumar is a neurodivergent (AuDHDer) whose passion for neurodiversity stems from growing up with her non-speaking autistic brother Vikram. After 27 years of being unable to communicate his thoughts, Vikram learned how to type through an accessible letterboard. Uncovering his vast intelligence and eloquence inspired Kumar to find a solution to empower those overlooked by society. Kumar partnered with Conner Reinhardt to found Mentra—the world’s largest neurodiversity employment network.