Author: Helen Neale
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Emotional dysregulation in ADHD kids: What is it and how to handle it
Emotional dysregulation is not exclusive to ADHD people, but it has been proven that the part of an ADHD brain that is supposed to regulate emotion does not work properly. So what does this mean for your kids? It means their emotions can be all over the place. And it also means that they can’t…
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ADHD comorbidity: What co-existing conditions you might need to look out for
We are starting a series of articles today on the site, with a bit of a personal tale attached. Our editor is 51, and recently ADHD diagnosised. Self awareness through a counselling course led her to discover more about herself, including ADHD. It takes years to diagnose as an adult, so that journey continues. We…
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How to help a Dyslexic child: 10 ways you can make a difference
We have a guest post today from Kate Griggs, the Made by Dyslexia founder, and following the release of her new book This is Dyslexia. We are chatting about how to help a dyslexic child, whether you are a parent or an educator. This Is Dyslexia is the second book written by Made By Dyslexia Founder…
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OCD and autism: Understanding the difference in children
Anxiety, obsessions and compulsions; on the face of it, there would seem to be many similarities between obsessive compulsive disorder – OCD and autism. In fact, studies have shown that autism and OCD can often accompany each other, and a Danish study carried out in 2014, later published in PLOS ONE, stated that: “People with…
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10 things for parents of SEND and neurodivergent children to do indoors
SEND is a broad term used to describe any disability that creates a barrier to a child’s learning; this can range from physical impairments such as cystic fibrosis or limited mobility, to ‘hidden’ disabilities such as autism and ADHD. This piece will be useful to most parents of children with special educational needs, but especially…
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10 awesome ways to incorporate sensory play into the playroom
We all know that play is extremely important for children. In addition to being fun, playing helps children to learn to socialise and communicate, and to develop an understanding of the world around them. But when children have complex needs, we know that they often don’t get the same opportunities to play as other children.…
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Tips for preparing your autistic child for school
Now that we’ve successfully received a place for T after going through the appeal process, it’s time to think about September and preparing for secondary school. It’s taken me back to his and D’s first days at primary school, time has positively whizzed by. For every parent, especially those of a SN child, their first…
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8 top tips to help your autistic child cope with new situations
New situations are difficult for all children, let alone those who are Autistic. I have come up with some tips that I hope will benefit parents out there and help their children cope in new situations. I am a parent with a son who has a diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome and I decided to give…
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How to help our autistic children cope with change
I don’t often write about T, our 11 year old autistic son. Not that I don’t love him as much as D, of course I do and more. He’s our first child together, our little man who can change his moods like the winds (and there’s been a lot of that recently), but who will…
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Striving for independence for your autistic child: a little bit at a time
It’s something we all strive for in our children, isn’t it? Independence. From the moment they’re born, we’re waiting for those milestones: an ability to support the head; rolling over; crawling; walking and then more and more achieved as they get older. Before you know it, they’re dressing themselves, reading and writing and having more…