Writing on Neurodivergent Learning & Education Beyond the System

This blog is for parents, educators, and advocates who know the system isn’t working for many learners.

I write about supporting neurodivergent students outside traditional models — with clarity, evidence-based strategy, and lived experience.

No trends. No overwhelm. Just thoughtful perspectives and practical reframes.

(Written by Angela Marie D’Antonio — keynote speaker, neurodivergent learning specialist, and education consultant)

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What Parents Figure Out Long Before Schools Do

My daughter missed recess every day in kindergarten — not because she was in trouble, but because she was "too slow." That was the first crack. Here's what parents figure out long before schools do.

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Parents Aren't the Intervention: Why Schools Must Stop Shifting Responsibility to Families

When a child struggles to read, schools often send home worksheets and tell parents to "practice more." But parents aren't reading specialists. They never were. This post explores why schools must take responsibility for evidence-based intervention, what the research says about early screening, and how states like Mississippi and Louisiana have proven that progress is possible when educators commit to the science of reading.

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Why Neurodivergent Kids Need Less After School — Not More

For neurodivergent kids, after-school work often backfires — not because they're not trying, but because their brain has nothing left to give. It's time to stop adding more and start asking what actually needs to change.

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Your Kid Is Smart. The System Is Broken.

When schools measure intelligence by speed, neurodivergent learners are the first to be misjudged. This post explores how speed-based education quietly erodes confidence, distorts identity, and overlooks deep understanding—and how families can support children whose brilliance doesn’t show up on a timer.

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AI Tools for Dyslexia: How Smart Technology is Revolutionizing Learning Support in 2025

For decades, students with dyslexia have relied on a standard set of accommodations: extra time on tests, text-to-speech readers, and specialized fonts. While these supports remain valuable, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the landscape of learning tools for dyslexic students. Today's AI-powered solutions offer personalized, adaptive assistance that addresses the unique neural patterns of dyslexic learners, helping them not just accommodate their differences but truly excel academically.

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