Becoming an Ed/Dev Psychologist
Today I celebrated my official endorsement as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. This is a significant step in my professional development and has been over 2 years in the making.
Flying Under the Radar – Why Autism / ADHD is often missed
There are many reasons why someone can come to an Autism /ADHD diagnosis later in life.
In my clinical work supporting late diagnosed neurodivergent adults I have come to understand and learn more about how and why neurodivergent individuals miss a diagnosis in childhood. If you have ever wondered if you might be neurodivergent, read more of this blog and our work with our ND-AE package to help adults embark on a journey of greater self-discovery.
Neurodivergent Back to School 101
These are my recommendations, in no particular order, to help you navigate the first week of back to school
A Merry ND Christmas
Transitions, surprises, unexpected changes, and social expectations can easily overwhelm ND nervous systems. Christmas is synonymous with family traditions including moral and social expectations which can be a perfect storm for overwhelm and meltdown. Consider ways to reduce the overwhelm by asking ND friends and family what supports they might need.
Homeschooling Heroes
In my work with parents of young children I am often asked about homeschooling. Many parents are surprised to know that there are many benefits to homeschooling their child.
Before making the decision whether to homeschool or not it is important to consider each child’s individual learning needs, family circumstances, community support and opportunities, state legislative guidelines, and parental willingness.
If you are interested in exploring homeschooling options further Belinda may be able to provide brief individual psychology support sessions to explore this option with you and your family.
Helping To Understand Our ADHD Kiddos
Parents quite understandably want their kiddos to get on with their day, not be bothered by others or seemingly little distractions, to concentrate on the ‘important’ stuff like learning and following the teacher’s direction. They want their kiddos to have friends and to ‘fight or disagree’ less with their peers or siblings and to switch off and sleep when it is ‘time’ to go to bed.
In this blog post, Belinda explores how to help parents and teachers to understand and support ADHD children.