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 [...]

2021-11-03T11:45:31+00:00November 1st, 2021|Categories: Focus on Potential, Schools, Wellbeing|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

2024-04-10T13:59:29+01:00June 30th, 2021|Categories: Focus on Potential, High Learning Potential, Skills Builder, Wellbeing|Tags: |

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 [...]

One Occupational Therapist’s Journey into Dual or Multiple Exceptionality by Mariza Ferreira

One Occupational Therapist’s Journey into Discovering How Her Profession is the Vital Link for Helping Children With Dual Or Multiple Exceptionality by Mariza [...]

Learning about Learning with an Elephant

Non-confrontational lessons and insights from Kaavan the rescue elephant Kaavan’s mental journey is a marvellous and non-intimidating parallel that we can use to teach young people [...]

2024-04-10T14:06:47+01:00December 15th, 2020|Categories: Focus on Potential, Skills Builder, Wellbeing|Tags: , , |

Understanding Slow Processing Speed in Children with High Learning Potential

Processing speed refers to how quickly an individual can process information, i.e. the speed at which they can react to incoming information, understand it, think about [...]

Tips to Support Your Anxious Child

Many children have worries or anxieties. For children with high learning potential, common characteristics, such as overexcitabilities or asynchronous development, can magnify emotional issues. How can [...]

2024-04-16T15:56:13+01:00November 15th, 2020|Categories: Focus on Potential, Wellbeing|Tags: , , , |
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