“One part of you says you can and the other says you can’t”.
Such a complex issue for many children with autism.
Thank you to the courageous young person for sharing.
For more advice follow Ross Greene here:
A fabulous toolkit for parents/carers/ support workers to use with people with autism to help them manage school closure.
Make the most of this opportunity to access free high quality materials for creating Easter themed crafts here.
Completing craft activities together even via video grandparent to grandchild will support our wellbeing. Social Distancing does not have to mean Social Isolation.
Lots of High Quality Activities Currently Free on Twinkl
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Private Health Providers Supporting Telehealth We can confirm that as of March 30 the following 24 health funds have approved telehealth appointments for psychology. |
Psychologists welcome health fund rebates for telehealth Cared4 Katoomba is OPEN for Telehealth on Saturdays Call now for an Appointment on 1300 367 664 or Text on 0478 250 186 |
“Resilience‘ is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.
Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
Helen Fisher’s advice from a brain physiology perspective:
My Child Has ADHD
ADHD updated NICE guidance 13.3.2018 states that:
The effect of environmental factors must be fully accounted for and appropriately adapted prior to a diagnosis of ADHD being made.
2. A behavioural baseline must be established.
3. Parents of under-5s must have completed a recognised and accredited parent training course before a diagnosis of ADHD is considered.
4. The advice of another qualified tertiary professional e.g. an Educational Psychologist, should be considered before a diagnosis of ADHD is made:
See also:
Dramatic rise in ADHD diagnosis
And what Educational Psychologists think about this:
Positive teacher-student relationships are key to both teacher and student wellbeing.
This is an important evidence based website for all teachers who want to improve/ maximise their relationships with their students and increase their wellbeing and their students during the feedback process.
