In a world that often asks neurodiverse individuals to mask or change their natural ways of being, Ayurveda suggests something different: a framework for understanding these differences as expressions of the beautiful diversity of human consciousness. Your child doesn't need to be fixed; they need to be seen, understood, and supported in becoming the fullest expression of their authentic self.

When it comes to supporting neurodiverse children, Ayurveda offers an incredible amount of insight: that a child's sensory sensitivities, hyperfocus, and unique communication style are expressions of their individuality and their gifts. These are gifts that, when properly supported, can become that child's greatest strengths.

At its core, my mission at The Buddha's Medicine is to help people reconnect with their innate capacity for healing and vitality. The conventional medical system often places artificial barriers between patients and the care they need. Through multi-state licensing and a practice model that prioritizes real healing over quick fixes, I'm working to break down these barriers.

Over the course of my training and years in practice, I've come to appreciate that many people don't fit neatly into modern medical boxes. And that's not even always because their conditions are necessarily rare (though that does happen!), but because our conventional medical system isn't designed or equipped with the tools to see them as whole, living, dynamic people.

Neurodiversity matters because neurodiversity is part and parcel to the very Ayurvedic art of seeing each person as the unique individual that they are. There is no right or wrong way of being; there is just the person, their life, their preferences, and their needs.