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Brain First Parenting with Eileen Devine

Brain First Parenting with Eileen Devine

Ep. 48 | Addressing School-Based Anxiety with Dr. Emily King

Aug 10, 2026 · 33m

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SUMMARY - In this episode, Dr. Emily King joins me to discuss her new book, The Neurodivergent Learner, with a special focus on school anxiety—for both neurodivergent children and their parents. We explore the behaviors that can signal anxiety, including the ones that are hard to miss and those that are much easier to overlook, and why behavior is often a sign that a child needs more support. We also talk about the very real anxiety parents experience when school is a source of ongoing stress, and how shifting expectations to reflect a child's unique developmental trajectory can help both children and parents. TAKEAWAYS: Looking at a child through the lens of neurodiversity means beginning…