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Many parents and teachers assume that children with ADHD struggle most when academic demands are too high. But there's a paradox that often catches families off guard: ADHD symptoms can get worse when a child isn't being challenged enough. Children with ADHD have neurological differences that affect their executive function, attention regulation, and impulse control. One aspect that's often misunderstood is that ADHD brains crave stimulation and novelty. When the environment

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In today’s world, it can feel like everything is measured, especially when it comes to our children. From the moment they are born, they...

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If you’re wondering whether your child should use a laptop for their exams, the answer depends entirely on their needs. For many autistic...

Exam adjustments: Desk position   We are carrying on our Study Smart, Stay Calm campaign by talking about the position of the desk in an...

Exam season can be overwhelming for any student, but when you’re requesting accommodations for your autistic or ADHD child, it often...

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We hear in the media about the failure of children with SEND by the education system. There are so many horror stories of children and their families being let down again and again. For anyone who is starting the journey with their autistic child, the system alone can appear to be totally overwhelming, and often there is a lot of misinformation given to parents, which makes it even more challenging. Sadly, lots of the problems people experience come from different teams being