Not normally a statement you might hear from a parent of a child with ADHD however a paper published by the Psychiatry and Behavioural learning network on the 23rd of June…
“I need you to get back to that Video game”
Going to the Dogs
There have been a number of significant heroes and heroines throughout this pandemic, certainly those working in the health and other public sectors but also let’s remember the dogs. Walked…
The dead frog in the car park
When my twin boys were 5 years old and my daughter was 7 years old, my mother in law paid for the whole family for a trip of a lifetime…
Getting back to school: Behaviour for learning in the new normal
Adjusting back into the school life in September will be both a challenge but also an opportunity for school staff to revise and review teaching and learning practices and procedures…
The Art of Boredom: Part 1 of 3
We don’t like talking about boredom. I’m not sure why? Maybe because it’s boring, however I find boredom fascinating. Teachers in schools often are defensive about boredom and mostly place…
DIFFICULT, DEFIANT, DEMANDING AND DIFFERENT
Children and young person who exhibit challenging behaviours both at home and at school is not a new phenomenon however many parents and teachers are struggling with specific individuals who…
“You can’t compete with a cat in the playground or a dog in the house”
During a recent school visit I witnessed a year 6 student with ADHD called Daniel fling a chair across the room after an altercation with his teacher. Unfortunately, the situation…
“Dear Mr O’Regan……….Please find my laundry enclosed”
At this time when everybody is trying to adjust to the issue of the Coronavirus and taking safety measures (such as wearing AccuMed Safety Face Shield with Glasses at all…
PARENTS AND TEACHERS: WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH ADHD
All of us who work with children and adolescents with ADHD in schools and colleges know full well how demanding they can be and the impact they make on our…
“It takes a village to raise the child”: Supporting parents of children with ADHD
This is a well-known African proverb in which an entire community of people need to interact for children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment. Although communities…