Parents vs. Teachers: How to Advocate for Neurodivergent Kids Without Starting a War

Why do conversations between parents and teachers so often feel like conflict instead of collaboration? In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers explores parent-teacher conflict, school behavior concerns, and the challenge of advocating for neurodivergent children without turning every email or meeting into a battle. You’ll learn why parents and educators become defensive, how ADHD, autism, anxiety, sensory overload, rejection sensitivity, and demand avoidance can affect behavi...