Time for a Change
This awesome mother supported her son as he went through his course with me. She booked him in wanting help with his self-regulation. The outcome was “a calm, reasonable boy – and happy.”
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Category: ADHD / Attention Problems
Fast Thinking, ADHD and Dyslexia
ADHD has been on the rise in recent years. Many students with ADHD also have reading issues that schools may overlook.
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Do it Now!
Leaving the Best for Last or just Procrastinating? Procrastination is caused by the same things it creates: stress and anxiety. We avoid tasks because they overwhelm us in the moment and avoidance feels good momentarily.
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Recess and Self-Regulation
Imagine a situation where children are required to stay in one place and eat no food every day for hours on end. To mitigate this, they’re allowed to have one small snack. Some children do okay, but others continue to complain of hunger…
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When is a Child Ready for Learning?
Is my child ready to start first grade? This question is asked by every parent. If we are talking about a child with neurodivergent development, then I believe the later the better.
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Unlocking Potential: Managing Neurodiverse Teams
In this 30-minute session, we look at two areas of common challenge when managing neurodiverse teams – Time Management and
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ADHD Test: the Hyperactive and Impulsive Subtype
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition that affects individuals of all ages. In this video, we dive
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Just Not Paying Attention
I walk into the classroom and sit down beside the child who’s on my caseload. We’re only supposed to work on handwriting, but she’s struggling in every way.
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Breaking the Procrastination Cycle
If you have ADHD or dyslexia, you may be familiar with the struggle. Procrastination seems to be common in neurodiverse
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Making Better Choices
It’s a common feature of the primary school classroom. The behavior chart on the wall, with children’s names on pegs.
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Time Blindness
I could never warm up to Alice in Wonderland. It was too crazy, too frantic. Time in Wonderland seemed troubled; topsy turvy. Characters rushed around and a sense of haste…
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Dyslexia and ADHD: Which Is It or Is It Both?
A close look at six symptoms of ADHD and how they overlap with dyslexia. Do they share the same cause?
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