It Has Nothing To Do With Sensory! by Mariza Ferreira
So Why Else Would A Child Act Out In Class? In this occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, [...]
Bullying and Children with High Learning Potential by CBT Therapist, Tony Freeman
In 15 years of treating gifted children (also known as children with high learning potential / high ability / more able), I have seen the unique [...]
Worrying Times – A Resource Round-Up for Real-World Anxieties
In these worrying and unpredictable times, many of our children and young people are, sadly, struggling to cope. The years usually set aside for pre-school socialising, [...]
Too Busy, Too Bright, Too Loud… I Just Can’t Concentrate! by Mariza Ferreira
How to Help THIS Child in the Classroom In this occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, motor [...]
Don’t Touch Me! How to Help THAT Child who Struggles with Touch Sensitivity in the Classroom by Mariza Ferreira
In this occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, motor coordination and emotional regulatory issues which could be affecting [...]
Managing the Momentous Meltdowns of Children with High Learning Potential
From the Archive This article originally appeared in the Autumn 2013 print edition of Focus on Potential You are in the supermarket doing your weekly [...]
Katy is a Jiggler! How to Help that Child who is Constantly on the Go by Mariza Ferreira
In this occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, motor coordination and emotional regulatory issues which could be affecting [...]
Building Friendships – Finding Friends When You Have High Learning Potential
When it comes to friendships, children aren't really that different to us as adults; they are more likely to be drawn towards those with whom they [...]
Teacher, This is How You Can Help a Child with Handwriting Difficulties by Mariza Ferreira
In this occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, motor coordination and emotional regulatory issues which could be affecting [...]
What I Want Every Teacher to Know by Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira
In this new occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, motor coordination and emotional regulatory issues which could be [...]