Learning Differences
A late understanding of ADHD can change the way a woman reads her entire life. For The Bridge School ’s occupational therapist Maggie Wong, it began with a pressure cooker, a kitchen covered in pasta sauce and the sudden realisation that perhaps other people’s brains did not work quite like hers.
PDD and PDD-NOS are terms once used to describe individuals on the autism spectrum who showed some, but not all, characteristics of autism. Learn what these diagnoses meant, how they relate to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) today, and what this means for families and support planning.
Gifted children often think, learn, and experience the world differently from their peers, bringing both unique strengths and challenges. Discover the characteristics of giftedness and how parents and educators can nurture a child’s potential while supporting their overall well-being.
Autism is a developmental difference that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and experiences the world. Gain a clearer understanding of autism, its diverse characteristics, and how to provide meaningful support for autistic individuals and their families.
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) affects how the brain interprets and makes sense of sounds, even when hearing is normal. Learn about the signs of APD, its impact on learning and communication, and how the right support can help children thrive.
