top of page


Navigating Puberty and ADHD
Adolescence is always a profound period of change. For teens living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), however, the journey through puberty can feel especially turbulent. As a psychologist working with adolescents, I’ve seen how the biological, psychological, and social changes of puberty combine with ADHD in ways that are often misunderstood. The biology of puberty Puberty is not just about growing taller or getting a deeper voice; it’s re-wiring of brain


"But their teacher says that everything is fine" - Six reasons why your child's teacher isn't seeing the same challenges at school.
This is a regular comment from parents to health professionals. It often comes with confusion about contrasting descriptions of their...


When being autistic can be a good thing.
When someone is identified as autistic, focus is often placed on the challenges that they experience. Such challenges are caused by...


Executive Functions
You may have read or heard about executive functioning in your child's autism assessment report, in ADHD resources, or in reading about...


Managing Screen Time
The dreaded topic of screen time... Here we try to keep it positive and consider ways to manage screen time in your family. The current...


Thinking Further about Tricky Behaviours
All parents and carers know the difficulty in managing undesirable behaviours in children. Such behaviours are wide ranging but examples...


Building Back-and-Forth Interactions
What are back-and-forth interactions? Initially, young children may cognitively learn this skill through structured activities where...


Girls with ASD
History of Autism: Male vs. Female Since Autism was first described by Leo Kanner in 1943[1], research has continued to further our...


Connecting with your child (who happens to have ASD)
If you have a child with Autism, you carry an extra role on top of the may others that you have acquired. You are a mother/father, maybe...


Sensory toys - Sourced locally
While large toy and therapy companies can be handy for sourcing sensory toys and materials, purchasing them from local small businesses...
bottom of page
_edited.png)


