by Linda Plowden | Nov 16, 2020 | ADHD, Assessment, definition, Ritalin, videos
Hand-eye coordination A significant proportion of children with attention defecit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have motor difficulties during their daily routines and this may have wide-ranging consequences on their development. One significant impact might be on...
by Linda Plowden | Oct 26, 2020 | ADHD, Assessment, medication
ADHD and Medication Some children cannot inhibit exhibiting impulsive behaviour, such as ‘fight or flight’. This could be due to attachment wounds. They might have had a traumatic childhood. Or it could be that such children have ADHD. So many of the children I work...
by Linda Plowden | Oct 14, 2020 | Assessment, definition, sensitivity, SPD
Sensitivity to Clothing Some children are senstive to how things feel on their skin. This means that the simple act of getting dressed in the morning can cause issues. We might think that the causes of these issues are so small that they are insignificant but...
by Linda Plowden | Oct 12, 2020 | ADHD, Assessment, Books, noise, sensitivity, SPD
Sensitivity to noise in children Some children are really sensitive to noise. Everyday situations can become challenging to a child that is highly sensitive to sound. The next time you are in the supermarket, listen to the sounds. Normal conversation and other...
by Linda Plowden | Oct 6, 2020 | ADHD, Assessment, Books, SPD
The symptoms of SPD often mimic those of ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and many children have a dual diagnosis; some even have Autism as well. If your child is struggling, it is really important to help your child by having a Occupational Therapist...
by Linda Plowden | Oct 6, 2020 | Assessment, definition, hypervigilance, SPD
What is hypervigilance? If a child is hypervigilant, they constantly scan their environment, searching for anything that could be a danger to them or might threaten them. Hypervigilance is a state of increased alertness. A hypervigilant child becomes extremely...
