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SUPPORTING PARENTS

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ABOUT parent support

I work with parents and carers of children and teenagers;

those who are neurotypical and those who are Neurodivergent.

I work directly with parents, either online via Zoom or face to face in my clinic in South Devon. Parents know their child best and are in the best position to help them. I can also arrange an initial home visit to meet the family and assess the child or teenager in the familiar environment of their home.

I believe that a child’s behaviour is an expression of their inability to cope in that moment. Rather than focussing on correcting or controlling the behaviour, we need to identify the cause and support them with this, building strong and connected relationships.

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What does parent support look like?

​I work with children and Teenagers who do not have a diagnosis and those who have a range of diagnoses such as:

  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • PDA – Pathological Demand Avoidance
  • ODD-Oppositional Defiance Disorder
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder
  • Social anxiety disorder/social phobia

​The Behaviour We See

Your child might be displaying aggressive behaviour such as yelling and screaming, throwing things and being destructive, biting, kicking, hitting and destroying property.

We might see defiant behaviour, such as refusing to do what you ask, talking back, breaking rules, deliberately doing what is wrong, not participating in activities.

Or perhaps your child may show distracted behaviours such as struggling to complete tasks, easily overwhelmed, disorganised, needs constant monitoring, difficulty following instructions.

Or your child’s behaviours may be more hyperactive, they may jump on furniture, say inappropriate things, play rough, not sit still and need constant attention.

​The Cause Of The Behaviour

These behaviours are a symptom of an underlying feeling and unmet need. Perhaps the child is feeling anxious or afraid, angry or sad. Maybe they don’t have the skills to deal with what is being expected of them and they are telling you that they need help through their behaviours. They need understanding, support and guidance, not consequences or punishments.

Recognising your child’s strengths and challenges is the first step towards changing their behaviour. If we can change the way we view behaviour, away from seeing the child as naughty, violent, difficult, demanding, controlling, and aggressive and move towards seeing them as scared, anxious, overloaded and overwhelmed, then we can provide them with the support that they need. And with this, their amazing qualities will shine through.