Children exhibit behavioral issues for a variety of reasons. Most of the time, it has nothing to do with wanting to be lazy or angry just for fun. Managing a child’s unexpected behavior can be incredibly difficult but it’s important
School is great for providing children with structure but this is not always the case when they are at home for the summer holidays. Children with ADHD need a routine during this time for their mental, emotional and behavioral wellbeing.
Making and maintaining friendships aren’t easy for many children with autism. Socializing them over the summer break is a great way for them to make new friends instead of feeling isolated from their school friends. It also builds confidence and
During the summer break, it’s important support a child with their emotional development for a variety of reasons, but most especially for their mental health and your sanity. Can you imagine your child having to go through two months of
Most children with ADHD and Autism who have angry outbursts rarely do it because they are lazy or not interested in something. It’s usually because of a blend of conditions that challenges them. For example: This is not an exhaustive
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is generally associated with ADHD and it’s when a child feels rejection as intense emotional pain. While most people don’t like rejection, depending on the circumstance, it can feel overwhelming to a child, to a point
So many people think that it’s difficult to engage children in learning during the summer months, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you outline structured lessons that are fun, engaging and flexible, you’ll find that most children
Many people struggle with disciplining children with ADHD and autism because their brain works differently. When your child is misbehaving, it isn’t necessarily about defiance or being lazy; it’s actually about either emotional dysregulation, having difficulty with executive functioning or
Not many teachers enjoy writing report cards. I’m one of them. They’re so time consuming and we rarely get time in class to work on them, so most of them have to completed in your spare time. I write most
Many children with ADHD and autism have difficulty listening to and following instructions when they are not interested in a topic, are distracted in that moment or are genuinely confused. It’s important to provide them with clear instructions so that