Tag: sen
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LIFE AFTER SCHOOL FOR AN ADHD TEEN
School does not suit our little people with ADHD. An institution where they have to mix with other people exactly their same age. Challenging when we know our children are lagging social and emotional skills. An institution where the requirements are to be generally passive, sit still, be quiet and wait your turn. All requirements…
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ADHD + Sleep
Ahhhh sleep. ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz A good night’s sleep can make you feel refreshed, positive and ready to face the day. Conversely, a bad night’s sleep can make you feel sluggish, exhausted and at a disadvantage before you even start. Many of our children with ADHD have sleep difficulties and so this adds to their challenges of…
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When The ADHD Angry Dragon Appears
Our children with ADHD find life really tricky and too often family life is peppered with screaming, shouting and door slamming. I know. I’ve been there. WHY DOES YOUR CHILD GET SO ANGRY? Why does your children explode with anger over a seemingly little thing? First of all, let’s look at how your child’s brain…