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How to help a headstrong child with a learning disability
Headstrong kids, whether they have a learning disability or not, are often described as being determined, independent,...
Social anxiety vs autism: how to tell the difference
Social anxiety vs autism: Both can affect a person's ability to interact and socialise with others, making everyday...
Symptoms of autism in adults and children
As of 2018, around 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With ASD being so common,...
How are Auditory Processing Disorder and ADHD linked?
If you or your child has been either diagnosed with ADHD or APD, it is important to understand the possible link...
How to train social skills for autism
Social skills are important—through these skills, we build friendships, learn and get the support we...
Symptoms of dyslexia by age
Symptoms of dyslexia are different for everyone, so symptoms and severity vary from person to person. However, there...
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder
What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? First, we need to understand what auditory processing is.Hearing...
Executive Functioning & ADHD: Strategies and Tools to Improve
Executive functioning issues are common in people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Find out what...
Executive functioning skills: how children can improve executive function
Improving executive functioning skills sounds intimidating, but a range of activities can help children improve.The...
Do children grow out of auditory processing difficulties?
Learning difficulties – Why is Year 3 so tough?
Around 80% of the parents who contact our team about help for learning difficulties have a child in year 3. So why is...
NDIS & ADHD: What you should know
NDIS & ADHD: what's the deal? The introduction of the NDIS was a big change in how disability supports are funded....
How to help students with Auditory Processing Disorder
Help auditory processing disorder with a 3 pronged approach – classroom strategies, environment modifications & online programs.
Is Dyslexia A Disability?
Is Dyslexia a disability? Dyslexia definitely makes life more challenging. So much of the information that we consume...
Auditory Processing Disorder treatment: what you’re missing
What’s often missing from auditory processing disorder treatment? It's the third and most important step. Most APD...
How to help students with learning disabilities in the classroom
Knowing how to help students with learning disabilities in the classroom involves 4 strategies. We'll explain each one...
NDIS first planning meeting: How to prepare in 2024
With the NDIS fully rolled out now, the question everyone is asking is: “how do I prepare for my NDIS first planning...
Does Dyslexia affect more boys than girls?
If you are wondering,"does dyslexia affect more boys than girls?" then you'll be interested in what Neuroscientist and...
Cogmed working memory training: the key to improving intelligence?
Can Cogmed working memory training improve your intelligence? Research indicates it may help.Working memory training...
Zorbits Maths – Online Games For Kids
We're so excited to announce our new suite of online maths games, called Zorbit's Maths Adventure, has officially...
Auditory Processing Disorder Symptoms: Signs Your Child Has APD
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two conditions that can...
Need an online reading tutor? How A.I. is helping reading fluency and comprehension
Thanks to the ever-present internet, it's easier than ever to find an online reading tutor. How else can technology...
Are Auditory Processing Disorder and Reading Disorders Linked?
How are Auditory Processing Disorder and reading linked? Researchers have revealed a fascinating answer to this...
How APD (Auditory Processing Disorder) Makes Your Child Feel
Hi, I'm Claire. As a child, I struggled with Auditory Processing Disorder, or APD. So, what does it feel like to have...
5 ways to take control of the new school year
Arrowsmith in Australia? An alternative to Arrowsmith school in Canada
Neuroplasticity: a life changing discovery
Neuroplasticity – it’s the single most important change in our understanding of the human brain in 400 years. Dr Norman Doidge has garnered rave reviews for making this concept accessible and understandable to people from all walks of life in his best-seller The Brain That Changes Itself.
5 steps to a healthy school holiday routine
A healthy school holiday routine is important - but the summer holidays are nearly here! After a long school year,...
Neuroscience-based programs – what are they?
How to build student stamina: 7 strategies for building persistence
So much of success in life boils down to persistence. While “natural ability” is often touted as a gift that must be nurtured, students who have learned the art of persistence are able to work through challenges, deal with failure and achieve their goals. But how can you help a child develop persistence?