Emotion regulation, working memory & cognitive flexibility in ADHD
For many children (and even adults) with ADHD, having a weak working memory and struggling with emotions can make it hard for them to be flexible in their thinking.
The science of impulsivity in ADHD
Research on inhibition control is evolving with various theories on the mechanics of inhibition control in children with ADHD.
Part 1: What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)
Although DCD is a common condition, affecting around 5-8% of school-aged children, it is not easily identifiable and poorly understood.
Find your calm so you don’t join their chaos
Remaining calm in situations where we are triggered is not easy, but the benefits of keeping composed in challenging moments have an immediate and long term positive impact on your child.
Teaching self-advocacy skills
Teaching your child self-advocacy skills is giving them a life-long gift that not only equips them to seek support but also builds their self-confidence.
Back to School Part 4: Empowering teachers
As you gear up for the start of term, it’s essential to remember that your partnership with your child’s teachers can significantly improve their learning experience.
Back to School Part 3: Side-stepping anxiety
Investing time in preparing your child for the upcoming school year can make all the difference between school reluctance and a positive educational experience.
Back to school – Part 2: Testing new things
Need to know: Getting neurodivergent children ready for the first day of school I’m not sure about you, but leaving things to chance and hoping […]
Back to school – Part 1: Sleep
Need to know: Strategies to get your child into a regular sleep schedule Ah, school holidays, the time when you can loosen up on strict […]
Lived experience: follow your instincts
Need to know: A look at undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD in girls It’s taken me a long time to understand that my daughter has something […]