Executive functioning and the things that affect it
Need to know Executive functioning in autism and ADHD Research shows that executive dysfunction is a core challenge for both adults and children with neurodevelopmental […]
3 top tips for making routines work
Need to know: How to master routines Routines make family life run more smoothly, especially in the mornings and evenings or when time is short. […]
Vestibular sense, the traffic controller
Need to know: Understanding the vestibular sense The vestibular sense, also known as the sense of balance, is located in the inner ear and is […]
Teaching kids about their brains – Part 5 : fight-flight-freeze
Need to know: Change can be scary for children Changes to routines or unexpected situations can be difficult for kids to deal with. For some […]
Resetting your child’s sleep routine after the school holidays
Need to know During the school holidays, families may change their sleep patterns to accommodate a different daily routine. The break is often filled with […]
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 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 […]