Educators and Therapists

Helpful Information for Educators and Those in a Therapeutic Setting

The Taxi Model

The Taxi Model is a way to simplify complex brain functions by relating them to well-known mechanisms in a common taxicab.

The Brain Model

Bottom-up Brain Issues: Too much emotion. The temporal-limbic system is the primary source of emotions; abnormal activity in this brain region may cause explosive outbursts.

DMDD in the Classroom

Suggestions for anyone in an educational setting to help reduce possible triggers for DMDD children.

Classroom Accommodations

Suggested Accommodations to help DMDD children be more successful in a classroom setting.