Why Behaviour Management Fails When the Skills for Emotional Intelligence Haven’t Been Built Yet
Behaviour management often assumes children can regulate emotions and make better choices. But emotional intelligence depends on underlying brain development. For many autistic children and those with ADHD or SEND, behaviour reflects overwhelmed capacity — not defiance. This article explores why skills must be built before behaviour can change.
Intense Emotions and ADHD
Emotional regulation is one of the most misunderstood parts of ADHD. This post explores seven key truths about why emotions feel so intense, what’s happening in the brain, and how understanding this can improve daily life and relationships.
Understanding Interoception and Alexithymia
A clear, relatable explanation of interoception and alexithymia — why autistic and ADHD people may not feel or express emotions the way others expect, and how internal body signals shape emotional awareness.