What is the best way to help my undiagnosed child, age six? Most neurodivergent conditions can not be diagnosed before the age of eight. Between the parent suspecting there is a problem and getting a diagnosis what can be done, and how can the parent help.

What is working memory, and why is it so important? If your child has difficulties following instructions, is challenged with mental maths or reading comprehension understanidng working memory is the first thing you need to learn about.

What sort of therapist can help my undiagnosed child? If you are a parent looking for help for your child who dislikes the idea of studying or school work you need to know what alternatives there are to tutoring.

There is no way to have a definitive diagnosis of dyslexia before the age of 8. There are simply too many factors in the child’s development before that age and, of course, every child develops in their own unique way.

Is your child at risk of having dyslexia? Are you worried they are falling behind at schoo? Being concerned about academic progress due to possible dyslexia or neurodivergance is something we pay special attention to.

Cogmed is the single most scientifically validated method that improves working memory and attention. Cogmed Working Memory Training is suited for individuals with diagnosed and undiagnosed problems. We offer remote training for anyone in the UK or Europe.

Children with dyslexia and SEND are more inclined to have a growth mindset and natural resilience. Emotional resilience plays a big role in success in both academics and in life in general. This blog post explores the importance of emotional resilience for all children.

You may have heard about The Safe and Sound Protocol and how much it can help children who are neurodivergent or have special needs. However, our experience shows that working with parents first make a huge difference.

Are you worried about your child and how they behave at home and/or at school? Don’t worry – you are not alone, and help is at hand. The first step in addressing that behaviour is understanding it.

Traditionally, our mainstream education system tells us that a child is successful when they achieve at classic activities, such as reading and writing. We rarely associate academically bright children with learning difficulties…

I am the first to admit I am not the biggest football fan. After the allocated 90 minutes of play and no overall winner, I blurted out “oh! they will go into 'overtime!’” My child's eyes rolled, and my family corrected me to 'NOooo! EXTRA TIME!'

Creating habits or routines can have a positive impact on those with poor concentration and who are prone to distraction.

Can your child sit still and do their homework without constant reminders to stay on task? If this is a challenge, they may benefit from developing their Executive Functioning Skills (EFS).

Does your child have problems with finding homework, talking out of turn, or temper tantrums? He may have executive functioning problems. These skills help us manage daily life and deficiencies can lead to underachievement if not treated.

Poor concentration in children has many causes. Some professionals may rush an ADHD diagnosis and medication. Instead, learn how to observe your child at home and work with a professional who can use therapies beyond medication to get at the root of your child’s behavioural issues.

More and more I am hearing from friends about the problems with reaching menopause, and in fact, there are no good things only bad - menopause is one big problem!

Hands-up if you are a parent who has been working with your child for over three terms on the same spellings? In fact, some children may spend years working on the same words.

For any impaired brain function there is always potential to improve the function of the brain, and hence quality of life. We now realise that the brain can be considered plastic, meaning it has the capacity to be remoulded.

A year ago, I started working with Charlotte. Like many adults I work with, Charlotte discovered her long-standing difficulties had been masked and only really surfaced after university life.