Behaviour Challenges
Behaviour often tells us that something is difficult before a child has the words to explain what is happening. This section looks beyond the behaviour itself to possible factors such as anxiety, sensory load, impulsivity, regulation, communication and executive-function demands.
Existing content to surface: Every Child Comes With a User Manual, Beyond Behaviour, Impulsivity and ADHD, Change the lens, change the story, What Might Be Going On Here?, What If It Isn’t Defiance? and relevant sensory, regulation, anxiety, ADHD and Executive Function content.
One of the more confusing things about children is how extraordinarily capable they can be in one moment and completely unable to manage something apparently simple in the next.
By Tashka (Tash) Munisamy, MSc Occupational Therapy, The Bridge School Morningside
Impulsivity is one of the core traits of ADHD, often causing actions or reactions to happen before there’s time to think them through. Discover why this happens and how parents and educators can support children in developing stronger self-regulation skills.
Sometimes a simple shift in perspective can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and understanding. Explore how changing the way we view children’s experiences can lead to more positive outcomes and stronger connections.
