Teaching kids about their brains – Part 4 : hyperfocus
Need to know: Teaching kids about hyperfocus and executive functioning Introduce your child to the term hyperfocus and some of the elements of executive functioning […]
Teaching kids about their brains – Part 3: tasks and motivation
Need to know: Teaching kids about executive functions like getting started, staying focused, and finishing a task It’s important to teach a child about how […]
Teaching kids about their brains- Part 2: cognitive flexibility
Need to know: Teaching kids about cognitive flexibility Neurodivergent brains sometimes get stuck in a circular thought pattern, and often the individual doesn’t realise that […]
Proprioception the sixth sense
Need to know: Proprioception is a sense of movement The human brain relies on 8 senses to process and pass information about the body’s internal […]
Lived experience – Surviving the festive season
The festive season is around the corner and with it comes family gatherings. There is always anticipation as cousins, siblings, uncles, aunts, and grandparents all […]
Homework – why it’s a battle and how to help
Need to know: Homework help Homework is one of the biggest areas of tension between parents and kids. From a parent’s perspective, their child can […]
Teaching kids about their brains – part 1: brakes
Need to know: Helping children understand impulsivity Talking to your child about their neurodevelopmental differences can be scary. It is a fine balance between taking […]
Part 2: Building the self-esteem of a child with ADHD – what to
Need to know: How to build the self-esteem of a child with ADHD Self-esteem is liking who you are and believing in your ability to […]
Part 1: Build the self-esteem of a child with ADHD – what to say
Need to know: What to say to build the self-esteem of a child with ADHD By the age of 12, children with ADHD hear 20,000 […]
Lived experience: tips for neurodivergent parents
Need to know: Real-life tips and strategies for neurodivergent parents Parenting is challenging for most people, but for someone who is neurodivergent, the challenges are […]