Video: Raising a child with ODD and ADHD
Celina describes how ADHD feeds Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in her daughter and reflects on the fact that it is the ODD that affects her daughter…
Factsheet: What is ADHD in children?
It is characterised by difficulties in the areas of attention, level of activity and impulse control. These difficulties are present before the age of…
Podcast: How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children
How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children
Podcast: Trauma and ADHD: supporting children at school and home
Today I speak with Jolene Ironside. Jolene is an Integrative Counsellor using the Arts, ADHD Coach and holistic therapist who specialises in children and…
Podcast: Understanding Tourette Syndrome in your Child
What is Tourette Syndrome, and how might it present? How can parents and carers support a child with TS, and where can they find information and advic…
Podcast: Supporting Pupils with Tourette Syndrome
What is Tourette Syndrome, and how might it present? How can teachers support a child with TS, and where can they find information and advice?
Podcast: ADHD and ADD: A Conversation with Education Professional Lisa Tills
In today's episode, we talk about supporting children with Special educational needs with a focus on ADHD and ADD with Lisa Tills. Lisa has worked in…
Podcast: What do I need to know about Dyslexia to support children?
Sarah Evans speaks about the visual mind, the importance of movement and barefoot running to positively impact working memory and shares a variety of resources…
Article: My experience of being neuro-divergent
Neurodiversity can affect people in different ways from childhood right through to adulthood. **Sarah Nabarro** shares her own experience of being Neurodivergent…
Podcast: How and why should schools celebrate diversity
In today's episode, we will explore celebrating Neurodiversity and strategies to support neurodiverse children attending mainstream primary schools and…
Podcast: Friendships & Executive Function
We talk about helping our children in their friendships and social connections, and the challenges of screens and the online landscape.
Podcast: How the latest research in neuroscience will improve your teaching
We discuss how teachers step into a child’s life as an attachment figure. Dr Bettina Hohnen explains the importance of building relationships to understand…
Podcast: Age-Appropriate Parenting: A Developmental Guide
We discuss the four phases of being a parent and what to know at these key times in your child’s development. We also discuss the circle of security approach…
Podcast: Executive Functions: How Parents and Teachers Can Help
We discuss the executive function framework and how we can learn to develop children’s skills, setting them up for life to be more effective both as learners…
Article: Barriers to learning: why children might not be engaged in school
Explore the many reasons children may struggle to engage at school, from sensory overwhelm and neurodivergent needs to anxiety, bullying and life stresses.…
Podcast: How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively
Bettina is a Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker working in the field of child mental health and neurodiversity. She works with parents, organisations…
Podcast: A Father’s Journey Through Severe Autism
In this episode we talk about all things fatherhood, how Alex has changed Damien’s life beyond recognition, the trials and the joys of their journey together.…
Transcript: Growing up with Autism: Tylan's Story
I felt very alienated growing up.
At school, I just felt like I wasn't like anyone else, and like, there must be something wrong because I'm not understanding,…
Video: Damien talks about expectations for Dads of Autistic Children
The stress, demands and worry of parenting a child with additional needs can be tough and can test the most resilient of parents. Damien talks to the Nip…
Transcript: Autism in the Classroom: Tips for Teachers
A series of tips on how to help autistic children in your classroom or school. Autistic children can thrive with the right help, but they may experience…
Video: Recognising autism in children
Discovering how to recognise and support an autistic child can open new doors of understanding and connection. **Autism Spectrum Condition** (ASC) is a…
Transcript: 5 year on: Life on the Autism Spectrum
So here we are five years on, aren't we from the first film.
Charlie hadn't seen that until we had a look at it last night, but he enjoyed seeing himself…
Factsheet: How to recognise Autism in children
Autism spectrum condition (ASC), is the preferred name for what is formally known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASC is not technically a mental health…
Video: Comorbidity in autistic children
Autistic people will often, but certainly not always, experience some mental health challenges. It is estimated that around 70% of autistic people have…