Hand-eye coordination
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...
What is Ritalin?
What does Ritalin do? Ritalin is a commonly prescribed drug used to treat ADHD in adults and children. Ritalin is one trade name for Methyphendate. Methyphendate is one of the five medicines licensed for the treatment of ADHD in the United Kingdom. It is a...
ADHD and 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...
How to remove irritating labels from shirts
Removing labels from shirts It's easy to remove labels from shirts. Just follow the simple instructions in this video on YouTube. Remember that labels can irritate children.
Sensitivity to Clothing
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...
Sensitivity to Noise in Children
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...
SPD Assessments and Diagnosis
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...
What is hypervigilance?
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...
The Stigma of Sensory Processing Disorder Meltdowns
When a child has a meltdown family members can feel very embarrassed by it, especially if it takes place in a crowded place, such as a busy shop or on public transport. People who witness the meltdown will not, of course, know the reason for it. They will...
Why is my child a fussy eater?
Many children – and adults! – are fussy eaters. There may, of course, be a straightforward reason why someone is a fussy eater. It could just be that the food they’re being given doesn’t taste very nice! However, sometimes a child’s fussy eating can not only...