When one child is diagnosed with autism or ADHD, families often start seeing patterns everywhere. The Genetic Ripple Effect explains why neurodivergent traits cluster across generations and what those percentages really mean.

Neurodiversity rarely lives in just one person. When autism or ADHD is named in a child, families often begin recognizing it across generations. Here’s how family therapy for neurodiverse families creates clarity, safety, and shared understanding instead of blame.

When a partner shuts down emotionally, it’s often labeled as avoidance or trauma. But in neurodiverse relationships, that same behavior may be an autistic shutdown—a neurological response, not a fear-based one. Understanding the difference between autism and trauma is essential, because getting it wrong can quietly damage trust, safety, and connection.