Tag: family
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ADHD + Sensory Difficulties
We think we know about ADHD. We know our children can be impulsive, hyperactive and inattentive. We know they may have poor executive function skills. There may also be poor social and communication skills and they will be lagging behind their peers emotionally. Is that all? Possibly not. Because we also know that our children…
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ADHD + Easter
We all have our breaking point. We have that one thing that tips us over the edge. Our emotional bucket is full and there is nowhere for the excess to go but spill over the top. And we blow! Recognise this scenario? Easter holidays can be great. Loads of chocolate, Spring flowers and the opening…
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Why Punishments Don’t Work
Picture these scenarios: Meet Jamie. Jamie has a messy bedroom. He cannot find anything. Letters from school are lost and homework is left to the last minute. So mum nags him and get cross. “Tidy your room. Where’s your letter? Why are you leaving everything until the last minute?” Things escalate and eventually Jamie storms…
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Inattentive ADHD In Girls – Why It Can Lead To Anxiety
Please forgive me. For the purposes of this blog I am referring to typical ADHD boys and typical ADHD girls. Your child may not fit the exact criteria and it may appear a tad sexist – but I am talking in general terms as backed by evidence and statistics… Girls have ADHD too. Girls have…