What We Say and Do Are Skills
What we say and do are not just choices, they are skills. This blog explores how behaviour can reflect difficulties with executive functioning, emotional regulation, sensory processing, anxiety and communication.
The Microbiome, Gut Health and Behaviour in Children - Is it really “just behaviour”?
Many autistic and ADHD children experience gut issues such as reflux, constipation, and food sensitivities. This blog explores how the microbiome and gut–brain connection can impact behaviour, mood, and emotional regulation.
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.
When Alexithymia and Interoception Differences Look Like Narcissism
Emotional distance is often labelled as narcissism, but for many people it reflects alexithymia and interoception differences. Understanding this distinction can change relationships.