My daughter jumps every time the vacuum cleaner goes on. She is scared of going to places where there is an electric hand drier, and she cries when there is an abrupt loud noise.

Does your child have problems with finding homework, talking out of turn, or temper tantrums? He may have executive functioning problems. These skills help us manage daily life and deficiencies can lead to underachievement if not treated.

The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr Stephen Porges, explains how the nervous system shapes our sense of safety and impacts conditions like anxiety, ADHD and PTSD. This blog introduces how cues of safety help regulate behaviour and support therapeutic progress.

Many children with dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD find high-frequency spellings difficult to retain. This blog shares a proven two-step approach using Stareway to Spelling and Cogmed Working Memory Training to strengthen visual recall and finally make spelling stick.

Visual processing problems often go undetected in children, even if eye tests come back clear. Learn how these issues affect reading, letter reversal, and attention, and how targeted therapy can help.

An honest reflection from an adult with undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD, revealing how focus issues shaped his life and how practical strategies and mindset shifts helped him overcome them.

If your child struggles to get started with everyday tasks like eating, homework or getting dressed, they may have difficulties with sequencing and prioritisation. Learn how to recognise patterns in their behaviour and support them in building logical routines.

Parents have reported that their children were able to receive hugs for the first time without feeling overwhelmed.

Nutritional therapy can enhance the results of brain training by creating a healthier chemical environment for neuron development. This blog explores how reducing inflammation and supporting brain health through diet can maximise the impact of neuro-cognitive interventions.

Did you know the sound of your child’s voice can be used to boost their reading skills?

Jamie Oliver’s creative approach to cooking shows how dyslexic minds think differently. Many dyslexic learners thrive when their strengths are nurtured through intuition and creativity rather than structure.

Maths problem solving can be tough, even for children with strong memories. Success relies on flexible thinking, language skills, and working memory. Discover key challenges and practical ways to support your child’s maths learning journey.

Do you ever have that itch to jump to the next most fascinating book and can't wait to finish the current book, regardless of how good it is?

Can you do the  ‘The Floss dance?’

It always surprises me how quickly a child of any school age, from 4 years upwards, can grasp this skill of solving Sudoku puzzles. It does not matter what the diagnosis is; dyslexia, dyscalculia, Asperger’s, dyspraxia… even dysgraphia

Despite years of phonics instruction in schools, many children still struggle with reading. This post explores why proper instruction matters, how to spot early signs of difficulty, like confusion with vowel sounds and what parents can do at home to support their child's reading journey.

Some children learn better when doing a practical thing, rather than thinking deeply or reading about it. The act of ‘doing’ helps some children remember the task at hand.

A parent came to me, shocked to hear the evaluation for her daughter. After a two-month break from intensive occupational therap,y her 7-year-old daughter was displaying weak core strength.

When children do not appear to be listening, parents often put it down to hearing problems. This blog is about understanding a condition called Auditory Processing Disorder. For those who have good hearing equipment, but have difficulty processing the information they hear.

Willpower is a mental resource linked to the brain’s anterior mid-cingulated cortex, which grows when we push through challenging tasks. Programs like Cogmed working memory training build willpower by gradually increasing mental load and improving focus, helping children and adults develop resilience and greater self-control.