When your child has sensory overload in public
A recent viral bakery incident is a reminder that some compromises are needed when it comes to neurodivergent kids. What should a parent do?
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Parents should not have to wonder whether today will be another day that they and their child experience some form of microaggression, says the writer.
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Caryn Lim
The recent incident involving a mother of two children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at a bakery has sparked a public debate about inclusivity, empathy and personal responsibility.
In a social media post, a woman had claimed that an employee had criticised her parenting skills after her children picked up and ate donuts directly from a display shelf.