Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD
What is rejection sensitivity? A frequent conversation that I have with parents and young people who have had a neurodiverse…
Hypoarousal versus Hyperarousal
When we experience stress, we can have two different reactions: Hyperarousal – where we feel overwhelmed by the stress Hypoarousal…
7 ways that we can support children in the classroom
Whilst the understanding of the concept of mental health has increased, especially since the lockdowns, there is a gap between…
Why do children with ADHD struggle socially?
ADHD Many moons ago, when I started my career with children, ADHD and ASD were two words we rarely heard.…
Master Masking – why children hide their feelings
What is a master masker? For those who have attended any of my training or the Level 4 Diploma in…
Why do children with autism get missed?
As part of my work as a therapist and coach, I spend a great deal of my work working with…
ADHD is not about ‘naughty school boys’
Many moons ago, when I started my career with children, ADHD and ASD were two words we rarely heard. In…
Spoons Theory and Sensory Processing Difficulties
We often hear spoon theory discussed when talking about fatigue conditions. However, the same principle applies for many mental health…
6 Strategies to Support Children with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder which is categorised into two parts: Inattention (concentration and focus) Hyperactivity and…
ADHD and Sleep Routines
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a disorder which is categorised into two parts: Inattention (concentration and focus) Hyperactivity and…