Tag: neurodiverse
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Schoolwork. Do Not Do It…
I know it sounds a bit defiant and naughty…but during this period of lockdown, life is difficult enough without having to battle with your child with ADHD to do schoolwork. So…. If it’s causing you any kind of hassle, do not do schoolwork. Obviously if your child is happy to access the school’s online system…
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Keep calm, it’s time for school
Okay so just imagine this scenario: Jamie. Time to get up. Breakfast is on the table and we are leaving in half an hour. Please be ready with all your things by the front door at 8am. Ooh. Yes mum. Good morning. I’ll jump out of bed immediately and enjoy a delicious healthy breakfast. I’ve…
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A peep into an ADHD brain
Our children with ADHD are incredible. Yes incredible. I know. My son brings equal measures of joy and chaos into our lives. He is funny, smart, late, creative, late, witty, observant and did I mention late? But what is it actually like to have an ADHD brain and to be battling with constant thoughts, sensory…
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When in Rome…or in this case Cyprus
I don’t know about you, but I love people watching. Of course I am always on the look out for children with ADHD! Restaurants, bus and train journeys are the best. Great opportunity to just subtlety watch and observe. My family think it’s hysterical as predictably as I will go up to the mum and…