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Episode 19: Summer Social Connection
In today’s conversation, I aim to delve into the art of fostering social connections during the summer break, prioritising the cultivation of meaningful relationships over the formal development of social skills or...
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Episode 18: Summer Sensory Activities
Today, I want to share insights into creating sensory-friendly activities for children during the holidays. As a parent of a child with sensory processing differences, I understand how important it is to consider...
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Episode 17: Summer Transitions
In today’s episode, I’ll be delving into the challenges of managing summer transitions for children, especially those with autism or ADHD. I’ll share strategies to help prepare for changes, maintain structure, and...
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Episode 16: Cognitive Assessments
In today’s episode, I’ll delve into the topic of cognitive assessments – a subject that often arises in my conversations with parents. Drawing on my experience as a psychologist, I aim to shed light on the...
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Ep. 15: When writing is hard for kids
As someone deeply immersed in the world of writing, recent experiences with report writing and engaging conversations about memoirs have highlighted the challenges many children with ADHD or autism face when it comes...
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Ep. 14: School Refusal
In today’s episode, I want to discuss school refusal—a complex issue I’ve encountered both as a parent and as a psychologist. School refusal presents in many forms, and it is more common among neurodivergent children...
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Ep. 13: Seeing a GP about mental health with Dr. Shiromi
In today’s special episode, we are joined by Dr Shiromi. With over 15 years of experience in the medical field, Dr Shiromi is a distinguished Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. In...
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Ep. 12: Visual Supports
In today’s episode, I want to discuss the topic of visual support. It’s a subject that has gained a great deal of attention lately, and I’ve noticed that many people have been downloading the guide available on my...
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Ep. 11: Problem Solving
In this engaging podcast episode, I’d like to share my passion for enhancing the parenting experience and nurturing happy, well-adjusted children. My primary focus is on developing essential life skills in children,...
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Ep. 10: Emotional Regulation
In today’s episode, I discuss the important topic of emotional regulation, which is especially relevant for families going through challenging times. Emotional regulation is the ability to manage our feelings and...
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Ep. 9: Communicating With your Child (Managing behaviour series)
Today, we're diving into the fifth and final episode of our series on managing behaviour. It feels like we’ve been on this journey for quite some time, and perhaps you feel the same way. As parents, we often find...
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Ep. 8: Aggression and Defiance (Managing behaviour series)
In this episode of the "Managing Behaviour Series," I discuss strategies for dealing with defiant or aggressive behaviour in children. It’s a challenging situation for parents, but understanding and addressing these...
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