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16 Jul 2024
Guide to supporting children with ADHD and/or Autism in the school holidays
Most children look forward to the school summer holidays. However, children with ADHD and/or autism can struggle without the structure and routine provided by school. …
01 Jul 2024
What is Sensory Overload?
Sensory overload, or overstimulation is something that everyone experiences from time to time. However, it impacts people with Autism and ADHD more frequently and more …
30 May 2024
How to deal with an aggressive child
All children express anger and aggression at some point during their childhood, but at what point does anger in children become an issue? As a parent, …
20 May 2024
Why does my child struggle to make friends?
As a parent, it can be upsetting and concerning to see your child struggling to make or keep friends. No one wants their child to …
15 May 2024
Types of ADHD Explained
There are three main types of ADHD, which are categorised by the most prevalent types of traits that the patient presents. In our guide, we’ll …
12 May 2024
How to build confidence in a sensitive child
Highly sensitive children can easily become overwhelmed and overstimulated as they feel their emotions deeply and are also hyper-aware of the emotions of others. Our …
29 Apr 2024
The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on ADHD
Earlier this month, fitness guru Joe Wicks came under fire for appearing to claim that ADHD is caused by poor diet. He’s since clarified that he believes …
14 Apr 2024
The History of ADHD
ADHD as we know it has only been recognised as a condition since the 1980s leading to media panic about diagnosis rates at the time, …
05 Mar 2024
Why can’t I focus?
Having trouble focusing is a common issue that impacts most people from time to time. However, excessive struggles with focus could have an underlying cause. …
24 Feb 2024
How hyper is normal? ADHD vs High Energy
One of the most common traits in children with ADHD is hyperactivity, but as a parent, it can be difficult to tell if your child …
30 Nov 2023
How to tell your child about their ADHD or autism diagnosis
Telling your child about a diagnosis for autism or ADHD can be challenging for parents, as well as extended family members. Explaining the diagnosis to …
23 Nov 2023
Non-pharmacological approaches to consider for your child with ADHD
Living with ADHD can be challenging for your child as they can find it difficult to concentrate, communicate without thinking or struggle to organise themselves. …