Cynthia Hammer, MSW, is the Founder of https://findtheadhdgirls.org/, a nonprofit focused on improving early diagnosis and support for girls—especially those under age 8, who are often missed or misunderstood. Her work includes resources for parents.
Welcome to The Parenting Grove, a community space for parents navigating the beautiful complexity of neurodiversity in family life.
This forum was created for all parents who walk the neurodivergent path in some way — whether you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, are a neurodivergent parent yourself, or both. We know that families can include a mix of neurotypes, and that each combination brings its own joys, challenges, and learning curves.
The Parenting Grove is a place to:
Share tips, strategies, and real-world advice on school experiences, social dynamics, advocacy, and healthcare.
Exchange ideas about parenting approaches that honor neurodivergent strengths while supporting emotional well-being for everyone in the family.
Connect with others who understand the balance of nurturing and navigating, of advocating and resting.
Learn from both shared successes and honest struggles — because no one should have to figure this out alone.
Here, we celebrate diversity in brains, families, and experiences. Our goal is to grow together — like a grove of trees, each unique, yet connected through shared roots of understanding, compassion, and community.
Group Rules
We share to support, not to diagnose.
We share experiences and tips, but this forum is not a substitute for professional mental health support. We exchange experiences, resources, and strategies—not professional or medical advice. What works for one family may not work for another, and that’s okay. Our goal is to learn from each other, not to prescribe solutions.
Respect one another
Everyone has a different point of view so feel free to respectfully disagree. Please be kind and courteous at all times. Listen with empathy and honor the diversity of experiences within neurodivergent and neurotypical families.
Be respectful of others’ privacy
Being in this group depends on our trust of one another. Some discussions may be sensitive or contain sensitive information, so what’s said in the group should stay in the group. As this is a confidential, judgment-free space. Please do not share names, identifying details, or personal stories that aren’t yours to tell.
No sales or spam
No selling to or spamming other members is allowed in this group. Anyone who does so will be subject to immediate removal.
No harassment of any kind
Bullying, targeting, or attacking a member of this group is not allowed and will not be tolerated.
Copyright infringement and trademark
When sharing others people’s posts, images and other content, do not infringe on their copyright or claim other people’s materials as your own.
Welcome to our group The Parenting Grove! A space for us to connect and share with each other. Start by posting your thoughts, sharing media, or creating a poll.
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