Veenu Naik walked through the doors of Sethu for the first time in 2010, concerned that her son Abdullah, 2, couldn’t focus, talk or stand. The doctor she’d taken him to referred her to Dr Nandita de Souza, the developmental paediatrician who’d treated his own son. “Dr Nandita told me …
The Wonderful World Of Executive Functions
We’re going to begin by talking about the pre-frontal cortex (PFC), the part of the brain that is helping you, I hope, pay attention to this post as you are reading it and regulate your attention from other possible thoughts of your next meal preparation, shopping list and clothes that …
The Power of Descriptive Praise – How to praise children effectively
Author: Aileen de Souza | October 19th, 2021 We all love praise, it brings positive feelings, makes us confident and motivates us to do better. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD, often receive feedback and attention for misbehaviour, may be labelled as ‘naughty’, ‘non-compliant, ‘destructive’. Descriptive praise can …
ADHD Top Tip – ORGANISATION
Author: Aileen de Souza | October 12th, 2021 “Your books are still on the table!”, “Where are your shoes?”, “You missed your assignment deadline again!”, “Put the toys in the box!”, “Your room is a mess!” Do you find yourself repeating instructions to your child all the time? Could your …