Rainbow Roots Neurodiversity Clinic

05/21/2026

01/11/2026

Gender affirming care is a vital part of healthcare.
"Suicidality significantly declined" among trans youth who receive hormone replacement therapy, a new study has found.

"Suicidality significantly declined" among trans youth who receive hormone replacement therapy, a new study has found.

12/19/2025

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09/08/2025

People who come across naturopathic medicine for the first time don’t always understand the rigor of education that licensed NDs complete. While naturopathy certificate programs can be helpful for one’s personal understanding of natural medicine, they are unregulated and unaccredited.

A certificate is not a substitute for 4 years of doctorate-level education and hands-on clinical experience that only accredited ND schools offer. Further, diagnosing and treating patients without a license can land you in legal hot water.

If this is the type of doctor you want to be, learn more by downloading our free e-book here: https://aanmc.pulse.ly/gu3mo6rj3l

09/07/2025

I’m seeing this crappy visual floating around, once again. 😒

And in case you’re wondering what makes it “crappy”, here ya go:

It completely ignores the need.
Sensory issues? Oh well.
Can’t communicate? Too bad, take a deep breath about it.
A checklist that ignores why a student is angry won’t stop reoccurrence.

“Take a deep breath / count to 10” is cognitively demanding.
Both require executive function and attention. When someone is in a behavioral crisis, they often can’t reliably do controlled breathing or math-like counting.

Additionally, while “drink water” is a neutral, low-cost suggestion….it’s wildly insufficient.

The goal of regulation should be safety and skill-building. Forcing a quick return to task often causes re-escalation.

✨Here’s what would be better✨

✅ A choice menu, not a checklist.

✅ Tiered responses by level of arousal.
High arousal options (movement, heavy work, safe space) vs low arousal options (deep breathing, sensory object, timeout).

✅ Permission to stim / move.
Prompt movement as regulation (e.g., “Jump 5 times,” “squeeze stress ball,” “carry a heavy bin for 30 seconds”).

✅ Adult support script including what staff should say and do (brief validation + two options) — e.g., “I can see you’re upset. Would you like 1) a quiet walk, or 2) time to draw for 3 minutes?”

What are your thoughts??

09/02/2025

Did you know that Sport Physicals are often not covered by insurance? It is best to have your doctor sign your sports physical form during the annual well-child exam but in case you find yourself in need of a sports physical for your child, here are some resources I have found.

CuraDirect Healthcare, Everett: 425-842-2324
Indigo Clinics: $250 for no insurance (they will refer Medicaid back to primary care)
Providence Express Care at Walgreens, Everett: cost unknown, https://www.providence.org/locations/urgent-care/wa/expresscare-everett-broadway

If you have recently had a sports physical done somewhere, feel free to comment with where and how much you paid to help other parents out!