This guide helps you translate the vague, clinical, or judgmental language often used in school reports and meetings into clear, compassionate, neurodivergent-informed insight.
Inside, you'll find:
Common phrases like “noncompliant,” “disruptive,” or “attention-seeking” and what they actually signal
Language swaps that shift the conversation from blame to support
Questions to ask when your child’s behavior is being misunderstood
A reframing chart that helps you respond with calm, clarity, and confidence
Whether you're prepping for an IEP meeting, reading a behavior report, or just trying to understand how your child is being perceived at school, this tool will help you advocate with language that opens doors not shuts them.
Because your child isn’t the problem.
The way we interpret their behavior is.