A shared language for calm, confidence, focus & executive functioning—at home, in schools, and in sessions.
POST-DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT
A better way to support families
after diagnosis
Turn clinical insight into understanding, alignment, and action.
When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges, most families leave the appointment with information—but without the tools to emotionally process it.
They’re flooded, not just with facts, but with fear. Many struggle to explain the diagnosis to others, navigate next steps, or communicate clearly with schools.
The More Than Behavior™ Letters were designed to close that gap. They offer an immediate bridge between diagnosis and effective follow-through, without adding to clinician workload.
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The Gap
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Language they can repeat (without shame)
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A clear plan for “what now?”
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School-ready communication
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Emotional steadiness for next steps
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CLINICIAN TOOL
What the Dear Parent™ Letter is
A clinician-guided, personalized empathy letter written in a child-centered voice.
It translates observed behaviors into emotional and neurological context—helping parents understand what their child is experiencing, not just what is happening on the surface.
This is not a diagnostic report.
It is a structured bridge between diagnosis and meaningful follow-through.
At a Glance
What it is
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A structured bridge between diagnosis and meaningful follow-through
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A reframing tool using emotional and neurological insight
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A parent-ready explanation of what the child is experiencing
What it isn't
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Not a diagnostic summary.
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Not a treatment plan or clinical report.
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Not a replacement for therapy, coaching, or care.
Why This Letter Changed Everything
A Parent’s Perspective:
What Diagnosis Felt Like—and What Made the Difference
Shared by the mother of a 9-year-old diagnosed with ADHD, Hyperactive Presentation
From a Parent
Why This Letter Changed Everything for Me as a Parent
When we were told our child has ADHD, the clinical team did their job well.
They explained the diagnosis. They answered questions. They were kind.
But when we walked out of their office, something else hit us:
We weren’t overwhelmed by information — we were overwhelmed by fear.
What does this mean for their future?
Did I miss something earlier?
How do I explain this to my partner?
To their teacher?
To my child?
I nodded through the appointment —
but inside, I was spinning.
CLINICAL IMPACT
Why clinics and clinicians use it
Clinics and professionals use the Dear Parent™ Letter to:
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reduce emotional overload immediately after diagnosis
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increase parent engagement and readiness for next steps
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lower resistance, shame, and blame that block progress
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support clearer communication with schools
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standardize post-diagnosis support without extra sessions
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Families leave feeling seen, oriented, and supported—not alone.
CLINICAL IMPACT
Why clinics and clinicians use it
Clinics and professionals use the Dear Parent™ Letter to:
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reduce emotional overload immediately after diagnosis
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increase parent engagement and readiness for next steps
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lower resistance, shame, and blame that block progress
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support clearer communication with schools
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standardize post-diagnosis support without extra sessions
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Families leave feeling seen, oriented, and supported—not alone.
CLINICAL IMPACT
Why clinics and clinicians use it
Neurodivergent kids learn faster when the grownups around them sound like a team. Same language. Same tools. Less confusion. More progress.
Regulation & Repair
Less escalation.
Faster repair.
Cooperation & Connection
Fewer power struggles.
More cooperation.
Self-Advocacy & Teamwork
Less guessing.
More support.
Follow-Through & Flexibility
Less reminding.
More doing.
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING
Common clinical use cases
Executive functioning includes task initiation, planning, organization, working memory, emotional control, and the ability to switch gears.
Here’s the tricky part: anxiety often looks like “I can’t.” When a task feels like a threat, executive functioning goes offline.
We teach repeatable tools for task initiation, planning, follow-through, and recovery — so kids can handle pressure without falling apart.
What gets easier
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Starting tasks without a battle
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Sticking with hard things without shutdown
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Transitions (preferred → non-preferred)
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Follow-through + frustration tolerance
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Confidence from competence
Calmer body → clearer brain → easier next step.
WHAT CHANGES
What changes when kids have tools they can repeat?
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They recover faster after disappointment, criticism, and conflict
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They tolerate frustration without melting down or shutting down
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They communicate needs earlier — before the explosion
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They handle school and social pressure with less panic
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They advocate for themselves with more clarity and less shame
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They build confidence from competence (not pep talks)
THE TOOLKIT
The Happy Core Toolkit
Four types of support. One shared language.
Tools that stick—across home, school, and sessions.
Each color represents a different kind of support neurodivergent kids may need— plus a shared language for parents, educators, and clinicians so kids don’t have to relearn the rules in every environment.
Different kids start in different places. Some need to feel seen first. Some need skills for anxiety or executive functioning. Some need clear school support. And some need self-advocacy for transitions.
See the full Method page →
Not a sequence. A toolkit you can start anywhere.
Ages 5-18+
Translate behavior into needs
(so adults respond better).
Letters that turn “what you see” into “what it means” and “what helps”—including accommodations and support language.
āBest for: communication + accommodations.
Advocacy + implementation for grownups who support kids.
Trainings and workshops that teach consistent language, practical scripts, and real-world implementation across home and school.
Best for: transition readiness + self-advocacy.
Ages 13-18+
Age ranges are guidelines. We’ll help you choose the best starting point based on skills, not just birthdays.
TOOLS FOR LIFE
Skills that grow up with your child.
These aren’t homework tricks.
They’re life tools — for worry spirals, pressure, setbacks, and self-doubt.
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Families usually come because the daily moments are hard: homework battles, morning transitions, and big emotions that flip the whole house upside down.
But what we’re really building is a protective skillset — so anxiety, shutdown, perfectionism, and the “I’m not enough” story don’t take root.
We start with nervous system regulation, then teach executive functioning tools like task initiation, planning, and follow-through. When the hard part gets quieter, your child’s brilliant brain has room to shine.
Homework is the training ground. Life is the payoff.
WAYS TO START
Start With The Format That Fits Your Life
Some families start with stories. Some schools start with implementation. Some clinicians start with tools. The goal is the same: help kids build calm, confidence, focus, and executive functioning—without shame.
Happy Core tools—disguised as a
funny story.
The Secret Society of G.O.A.T.™
Read it for fun.
Keep it for the tools.
Happy Core tools—disguised as a
funny story.
The Secret Society of G.O.A.T.™
Read it for fun.
Keep it for the tools.
Happy Core tools—disguised as a
funny story.
The Secret Society of G.O.A.T.™
Read it for fun.
Keep it for the tools.
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Skills you can
repeat on a real Tuesday.
Happy Core Program + Homework Hero
Tools for calm, follow-through - and fewer homework battles.
Turn “what you see” into “what it means” + “what helps”—for home and school.
More Than Behavior™ Letters
Behavior is data.
The Letters
translate it.
Self-advocacy + “how my brain works” language (middle→high, high→college).
Workshops & Trainings
Confidence scripts for real life
transitions.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
A simple method that works at home, at school, and in sessions.
If you’re a parent, educator, or clinician — you know the moment when a child’s nervous system is in charge. Choose the fastest entry point for your role.
Families
āYou want calmer mornings, fewer meltdowns, and a child who can recover from hard moments — especially with ADHD, anxiety, learning differences like dyslexia, or low self-esteem.
Schools
You want tools that work in real classrooms — during transitions, overwhelm, conflict, shutdown, and “I can’t do it.”
Support that fits busy school days and strengthens school-home communication.
Clinicians
You want a method that’s practical, repeatable, and easy to teach — executive functioning, regulation, and self-advocacy tools that clients can actually use between sessions.
THE HIDDEN LAYER
The behaviors are loud: impulsivity, interruptions, unfinished work, “not listening.” But the hardest part is often quiet:
“Why is it so hard for me when everyone else can just do it?”
That’s where anxiety, perfectionism, shutdown, and low self-esteem grow.
Behavior is the surface.
Self-worth is the core.
That’s why the Toolkit has different entry points:
Stories help kids feel less alone and learn real tools. Letters help adults respond to what’s underneath—clearly and supportively.
Because skills land better in a brain that doesn’t feel broken.
The part of ADHD most people don’t see
Learn more in this blog post or
WHY IT WORKS
When adults share the same tools, kids don’t have to start over.
Neurodivergent kids learn faster when the grownups around them sound like a team. Same language. Same tools. Less confusion. More progress.
Regulation & Repair
Less escalation.
Faster repair.
Cooperation & Connection
Fewer power struggles.
More cooperation.
Self-Advocacy & Teamwork
Less guessing.
More support.
Follow-Through & Flexibility
Less reminding.
More doing.
TRUST & PROOF
Psychologist-built. Practical by design.
Created for kids with ADHD, anxiety, learning differences (like dyslexia), and low self-esteem — and built to work across environments: home, school, and clinical support.
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• School-piloted approach • Conference-presented work • Evidence-informed, skills-based method • Designed for real-world implementation
QUICK START
FAQ
Questions people ask and mean
FEEL SEEN
BUILD
FOCUS
BE
UNDERSTOOD
BE HEARD
āA self-advocacy experience that helps students express their needs, strengths, and learning profile with confidence.
BE UNDERSTOOD
Empathy-based letters that translate behavior into emotional needs and strengthen school–home communication.
Neuroscience-based routines that help kids regulate, focus, and activate Boss Brain.
A story-based SEL experience that helps students feel seen and understood.
Start here. Pick your path.
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