What is dyslexia?
September 23, 2022
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Dyslexia is a lifelong neurological condition that doesn’t get better with age. But people do develop complex but effective coping strategies.
What is dysgraphia?
September 23, 2022
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Dysgraphia is a neurological difference that affects a persons ability to write legible words and sentences.
What is dyscalculia?
September 23, 2022
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Dyscalculia, also known as “math LD” or “math disability,” is a learning disability affecting an individual’s ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
What is Autism spectrum disorder?
September 23, 2022
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Autism is a neurological developmental disability that affects communication, behaviour and how people perceive the world and those around them.
What is ADHD?
September 15, 2022
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts someone’s ability to organise their time, pay attention, resist impulses, and regulate emotions.
Stress management
September 15, 2022
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Stress is the body’s way of responding to any demand, challenge, or change in one’s environment that could prove harmful or dangerous to the body.
Self harm – a mental health crisis
September 15, 2022
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Self-harm is the act of deliberately hurting oneself. It’s a type of coping mechanism that people use when they are feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
Mental health and neurodiversity – a relationship made in the brain
September 15, 2022
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Mental health refers to the way individuals think, feel, and behave in life. Our mental health changes depending on what’s happening in our lives.
The importance of positive language around mental health
September 8, 2022
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The negative words used when discussing mental health include “crazy”, “insane”, or “hysterical”. There needs to be more positive language around mental health.
Exploring Tourette Syndrome
September 8, 2022
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Tourette Syndrome causes involuntary movements and vocalisations. It has long been misunderstood and misrepresented in the media.