By Will Williams (Provisional Psychologist) Screens are part of modern childhood. For neurodivergent children, they are often more than just entertainment. They can be a place of focus, comfort, and success in a world that can at times feel unpredictable or demanding. When we talk about screen time, particularly in the context of ADHD and … Read more
By Twinkle Garg, Registered Psychologist Holidays can be joyful, but for many neurodivergent children they can also bring extra demands. Changes to routines, increased sensory input, social expectations, and unfamiliar environments may feel tiring or unsettling. With thoughtful planning, families can create a holiday season that feels safer, calmer, and more enjoyable. Routine Changes Many … Read more
By Shannon Lopez – Principal Clinical Psychologist What Is Sensory Processing? Sensory processing describes the way the brain receives, organises and interprets signals from the senses—touch, sound, sight, smell, taste, movement (vestibular), body position (proprioception) and internal sensations (interoception). For some children, the brain processes these signals differently, leading to sensory processing differences or patterns … Read more
