Tag: ADHD
The rise of ADHD and Autism in young girls
As a psychologist specialising in neurodiversity, Selina Warlow has witnessed a profound shift in the landscape of ADHD and autism diagnoses over the course...
ADHD: learning to plan in virtual reality
Trond Ola Tilseth reports on a clinical study into the use of virtual reality (VR) to alleviate symptoms of ADHD.
Sixteen-year-old Arturo has become better...
ADHD and self-regulation
With the right support from parents and teachers, children with ADHD can learn to manage their symptoms and thrive, writes Rebecca Good.
In young children,...
Making music with SEN
Lydia Lewis speaks to four musicians with special educational needs, who share their experiences of stigma, inaccessible music environments, their personal journeys of discovery,...
Point of view: Parent
I don't think that I am unusual in being both a SENCO and a mother to a child with dyslexia and ADHD. My husband...
Point of view: a mixed blessing
Parents go to great lengths to get a diagnosis for their neurodivergent child, but there can be downsides, especially in the long term, warns...
My Whirling, Twirling Motor
This charming storybook is aimed primarily at the parents, caregivers and teachers who interact with children aged 4-8 who are presenting with an ADHD...
How’s your day been?
Dr Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood look at some of the common challenges facing autistic children and teenagers.
How's your day been? Uplifting? Hilarious?...
Fixing those pesky mental images
Louise Barnes's fascinating account of how she approaches dyslexia. Warning: may contain traces of alien-octo-spider and blue bacteria.
I'm a former primary teacher, now giving...
Parenting Children With ADHD
10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach
Dr Monastra, is a clinical psychologist who is internationally recognised for his research on the neurophysiological characteristics of children...
