Dr. Emily W. King, Ph.D., PLLC

I’m just going to say it: Homework is a thorn in the side of most parents raising children with disabilities. In case you haven’t experience it, let me expla...

It’s almost February and while some might be thinking of Valentine’s Day and wondering if it’s going to snow, most seasoned parents out there know the truth:...

What Parents Mean When They Say Someone “Gets It” If you have ever had a conversation with a fellow parent raising a child with special needs, you have eithe...

The New Year is here! These past seven days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are quite possibly my favorite days of the year. The holiday madness is ...

It's the season of giving! If you're wanting to add some social-emotional and/or sensory items to your child's wish list, here is my ultimate list! In my psy...

Managing free time for children diagnosed with Autism and/or ADHD can be tough and confusing. Holly Blanc Moses, of the Wired Differently Podcast, and I dive...

Hello, everyone! My interview on developing children's social skills with Boliji of Brave Young Heroes is up and FREE until 11:00 am Saturday, November 2nd. ...

I have been so excited recently to have the opportunity of reaching beyond client sessions in my office to share my thoughts!

*Most authors for this blog series have chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect the confidentiality of their children while still sharing their story....

*Most authors for this blog series have chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect the confidentiality of their children while still sharing their story....

When a child is diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or anxiety, parents can be both overwhelmed by the reality of the diagnosis and relieved to have a plan. Yet som...

*Most authors for this blog series have chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect the confidentiality of their children while still sharing their story....

I’m sure you have seen it by now. A dad and his young child sitting on the couch having a full conversation about the end of a television show; however, this...

*Most authors for this blog series have chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect the confidentiality of their children while still sharing their story....

As a child psychologist, I have the privilege of listening to the stories of families as they experience the ebb and flow of the seasons. Themes always emerg...

*Most authors for this blog series have chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect the confidentiality of their children while still sharing their story....

*Most authors for this blog series have chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect the confidentiality of their children while still sharing their story....

As the weather gets warmer, I hear grumblings from parents who wish they could travel with their child. They can’t fathom going to a restaurant without causi...

Teachers of young children everywhere, we need to talk about clip charts. I recently received this email from a parent: My son is “scared to go to school bec...

In my work as a child psychologist, I am often a detective on behalf of the child. I gather information from the main players in their life: parents and teac...

Our children are growing up in more inclusive classrooms and schools than ever before, and while this gives me hope for more inclusive workplaces and communi...

If you are raising a child with anxiety, ADHD, autism, or any other developmental challenge, you have had some moments when you don’t feel grateful at all. A...

I hear stories every day about how teachers and schools are, or are not, meeting the needs of students with disabilities. Mostly, these are stories about how...

In my work with parents raising children with special needs, the most common question I get is this: “How do I know how much to push? How do I know what is h...