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Empowering families through knowledge & love to cultivate a sound mind that can thrive and reach its full potential in a world that often overwhelms.
As I forge my own way, my hope is that my knowledge and skills, as well as the milestones and markers I found along the way may also proof useful and helpful to you.


Trans Truth for Gender-affirming Christian Families
With Neurodiversity often comes Gender Diversity. Sadly a lot of gender-affirming Christians and parents are met with judgement.
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Jun 10, 202210 min read


Autism, Narcissism & the Empath
I have only been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 47 (in 2021), so I have so many years of social masking and internalized ableism to...
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Jun 5, 202210 min read


Here is to the special ones! Parenting a Neurodivergent Child
Digital Art by Hanlie Wentzel Today I want to acknowledge, affirm, validate and honor every special person who is raising and parenting a...
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Nov 26, 20212 min read


The GED as a Homeschool Exit
What is the GED The GED was originally an acronym for the Tests of General Educational Development , but since 2011 we just use the term...
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Aug 27, 202113 min read


How to graduate high school with an accredited American High School Diploma from Acellus Academy
Updated: 27.07.2025 by Hanlie Wentzel Here are several reasons why Acellus Academy is my top choice for an accredited American online...
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Aug 16, 20218 min read


Sound Sensitivity
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/284219426461603512/ Sensory sensitivity is common in itself but an overreaction to sound in particular is...
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Jul 9, 202112 min read


Gender Diversity: Info for Parents
Image credit: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/23/opinion/trans-children-parenting.amp.html Parents with gender non-conforming children...
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Jul 4, 202116 min read


From NeuroDiversity to NeuroHarmony
https://petervermeulen.be/peter-writes/ Peter Vermeulen, MSc and PhD in Psychology and Educational Sciences, has worked with people...
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Jun 14, 20213 min read


Executive Functioning Strategies
Children diagnosed with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Depression, or various other Learning differences often face significant challenges that can impact their everyday functioning and overall quality of life. A common thread among these conditions is the presence of weak executive function skills, which play a crucial role in enabling individuals to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully.
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Apr 6, 20216 min read


Look Them in the Eye! Don’t be Shy!
Making eye contact—or, more precisely, not making eye contact—is a big problem for many autistic individuals. Autistic people of all...
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Jan 18, 20214 min read


Homeschooling a Gifted/2e Child
We have been homeschooling our two 2e children for around 11 years and it has been a wonderful, challenging, mind-boggling and rewarding...
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Dec 23, 202028 min read


Autistic Burnout & Boundaries
What is Autistic Burnout and how does it relate to Boundaries and Self-Regulation? Read this excerpt and amazing explanation by two...
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Dec 17, 202015 min read


AuSome Books
These are a few Ausome books I love on Autism and Neurodiversity that are recommended and vetted by autistic adults and allies from our neuro tribe. You can check them out below!
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Dec 15, 202011 min read


The Charlotte Mason Way
We feed a child’s lively curiosity. “But mind does not live and grow upon entertainment; it requires its solid meals,” she says....
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Sep 3, 201810 min read


💡 Placare 📚 Docere 🎯 Movere
An ancient Roman orator once laid down for his pupils the three-fold aim of a teacher: 1. Placare (to interest) 2. Docere (to teach)...
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Sep 2, 20182 min read


What Kind of Smart is my Child: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited.
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Aug 2, 20185 min read


Mastering the Art of Language Arts
Compiled by Hanlie Wentzel on 30 July 2018. Language arts (also known as English language arts) is the study and improvement of the arts...
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Jul 30, 20182 min read


#GentleQuietSpirit: Teaching your Introverted Child
In our extraverted society, introverts have it tough. Misunderstanding of this unique personality type is all too common, often leading...
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May 17, 20155 min read
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