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Here’s Why Teen Girls With ADHD Often Go Undiagnosed

November 13, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ADHD, Adolescents, Classroom Challenges, Diagnosis, Executive Functioning, Neurodiverse, Social Anxiety, Transitions

Takeaway: Adolescents boys and girls have trouble with ADHD, but find different ways of dealing with their challenges. For example, if a boy gets bored in class, he’s likely to become disruptive, while a girl might simply start daydreaming. So, a girl’s desire to fit in and stay out of trouble means her ADHD is more likely to go undiagnosed. The solution? Consult a specialist if you notice your daughter having problems at school or in her social life. Read More

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Child’s Learning & Attention Issues

October 23, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Attention Issues, Biological, Coping Strategies, Executive Functioning, friendships, Impulsiveness, Language Processing, Learning Differences, School Refusals, Social Anxiety

why you should not ignore your child's learning and attention issues

Takeaway: Learning and attention differences can make your child’s life so much harder. She’ll struggle to (1) Keep up in class, (2) Follow rules, and (3) Make friends. And these challenges could damage her self-esteem. So, as soon as you notice your child struggling, talk to her teacher and/or consult a specialist.
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How to Talk to Your Child About Her Learning Differences

October 15, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Awareness Month, Confidence, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Education, Executive Functioning, Labels, Learning Differences, Learning Support

Takeaway: Talking to your child about her learning differences will help her both practically and emotionally. Here’s what to say: (1) Explain what the differences mean, (2) Share age-appropriate information, (3) Highlight her strengths, (4) Discuss key life skills, (5) Teach her to ask for help, and (6) Celebrate other people’s success stories. Read More

Can We Improve Executive Functioning in Children With ADHD?

September 10, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ADHD, Children, Cognitive Process, Cormorbid Diagnosis, Executive Functioning, Hyperactivity, Related Functions, School Strategies, Self Regulation

Takeaway: Our brain’s executive functions help guide us through day-to-day living, but they’re underdeveloped in children with ADHD. Techniques like brain training, neurofeedback, and mindfulness can help tackle these problems, but ideally, you’ll need a specialist to help customise a tailor-made care plan for your child. Read More

The Curious Link Between Autism and Learning Difficulties

July 1, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ASD, Attention Issues, Communication, Confidence, Educational Psychologist, Executive Functioning, Learning Difficulties, Sensory Processing Issues, Social Skills

Takeaway: Both autism and learning difficulties arise from brains that are ‘wired’ differently. This difference makes it harder to prioritise tasks and focus on the right thing for long enough. But interestingly, there’s also a social component to learning which autism affects. A trained specialist can help your child tackle these issues, but in the meantime, don’t forget your child also has strengths and passions. Encourage her to celebrate these and it’ll balance out a lot of the other frustrations she experiences. Read More

Why Is Auditory Working Memory So Important?

May 25, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Auditory Information, Auditory Working Memory, Executive Functioning, Listening Skills, Multi Sensory Learning, Remembering Skills, Speech and Language Therapist, Tactile Feedback, Visual Information

Takeaway: Auditory working memory is a virtual ‘workspace’ in our mind. It’s where we temporarily store sounds we hear as we try to make sense of them. This working memory is crucial in so many daily tasks like solving problems, learning, following instructions, and more. And because of this, children with poor auditory working memory often struggle in school. But if they can learn to work with their strengths, instead, they’ll be able to overcome most difficulties. Read More

‘Executive Functions’: The Tiny Manager in Your Child’s Head

October 8, 2020 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ADHD, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Control, Executive Functioning, Self Regulation, Slow Processing Speed, Specific Learning Difficulties, Working Memory

Takeaway: To navigate her life, your child needs the various parts of her brain to work as a team. And mental processes called ‘executive functions’ do this coordinating, sort of like a tiny manager in your child’s brain. The three core functions are (1) impulse control, (2) working memory, and (3) mental flexibility. And if these stop working, life becomes so much harder. That’s why we need to diagnose executive-function difficulties early, so we can control them before they have any long-term effects. Read More

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