Neurodiversity Behavioural Strategies

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids - A podcast by Dr Maryhan

1 in 5 children are described as neurodivergent; affecting the way they experience, understand and interact with the world. I'll share the common characteristics neurodivergent children share - whether they present with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, or Dyslexia - and most importantly the best behavioural strategies to support them.Here are the highlights:(1:20) Neurodivergence context(4:16) Characteristics of neurodivergence(15:30) Be quick with descriptive praise (20:24) Keep instructions short and succinct(22:04) Practice skills at home for social situations(25:26) Teach consequences(26:52) Remember there are strengths as well as challenges(28:00) Help your child build their toolkit💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.