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.
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: Tips for neurodivergent children on the first day of school. I’m not sure about you, but leaving things to chance and hoping everything […]
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 are able to loosen up […]
Lived experience: follow your instincts
Need to know: A look at undisclosed dyslexia and ADHD for girls. It’s taken me a long time to understand that my daughter has something […]
Bored, disruptive and underserved – twice exceptional children
Need to know: Tips and strategies on raising neurodivergent children. You have heard of the word gifted used to describe children of exceptional cognitive abilities, […]
Struggling to read, write, or spell? Don’t take the wait-and-see approach
Need to know: Dyslexia when writing and spelling Dyslexia symptoms Dyslexia reading How to help dyslexic students Dyslexia when writing: How to help dyslexic students […]