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Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

Elena Winterson

Elena Winterson, Staff Writer

Elena Winterson is a sophomore at Carlmont High School, and this is her first year as a staff writer for Scot Scoop. She loves dancing and listening to music with her friends, and she is really excited to be a part of journalism this year. In her free time, she likes to lie in bed and procrastinate on homework.

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A family stands holding hands on a beach, the child embodying the symbol of neurodiversity: a rainbow infinity sign. Neurodiverse families, just like neurotypical ones, have their own unique experiences, as well as their own unique challenges. "Neurodiverse families have greater stress and uncertainty for the future as well as issues with the siblings who may be jealous of the parents’ time with the neurodiverse child," said Tony Attwood, a clinical psychologist and specialist in neurodiversity and developmental disorders.

Navigating neurodiverse bonding

Elena Winterson, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

Gagna Nadella’s youngest son, at almost 2 years old, couldn’t eat solids or speak. As both a physician and a mother, she quickly became concerned. So, desperate for answers, she reached out to a social...

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