Tag: neurodiverse
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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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How To Help Your Child Make Friends
One of the most heartbreaking things about being the parent of a child with ADHD is watching them fail at friendships. It is tragically sad to see them rejected in the playground, no invites to play dates or birthday parties and lonely holidays. My son struggles with his birthday even now he is an adult,…
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ADHD + Making Friends
One of the most heart-breaking things is seeing your child with ADHD rejected by their peers. No invites to play dates or birthday parties. And how many times does your child get asked out with friends? Mmm. Not many I’m guessing. As a parent this is hugely difficult to stand by and watch. The outcome…
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Why I Think SATs Are Ridiculous
I really do not like SATs. Waste of time, effort, resources. Makes our children stressed, unhappy and wastes valuable curriculum time. A survey in 2019 by UCL found that four out of five (81%) primary school leaders agree that SATs have a negative effect on pupils’ wellbeing. Good grief. What are we doing to…