The Wide Awake Parenting Podcast

When Your Child Can't "Just Be Flexible": Understanding Cognitive Rigidity


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"Just be more flexible" doesn't work for kids whose brains are wired for predictability. Dr. Kirsten Kuzirian explains why traditional flexibility training often backfires for neurodivergent children — and what the research says actually helps. Learn why rigidity is often a stress response, not a character flaw, and how to reduce it without forcing your child through distressing exposures.

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The Wide Awake Parenting PodcastBy Kirsten Kuzirian

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