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How do I decide it is time to speak to the GP, SENCO or counsellor? 
How do I describe concerns without blaming my child? 
How do I interpret a child who finishes fast but misses key instructions? 
How do I interpret daydreaming that hides overwhelm, not laziness? 
How do I interpret weekly tummy aches that vanish on non-school days? 
How do I involve my child in agreeing next steps so they feel heard? 
How do I know if private therapy or speech-language input is appropriate? 
How do I link constipation or tummy pain to short fuse and low patience? 
How do I notice if caffeine from sodas is driving restlessness? 
How do I notice if clothing tags, seams or sock bumps spark morning meltdowns? 
How do I notice weekend over-scheduling leading to Sunday meltdowns? 
How do I prepare my child for assessments without raising anxiety? 
How do I raise differences with school without labelling too soon? 
How do I read ‘I hate this’ as ‘I am scared I cannot do it’? 
How do I read endless checking questions as reassurance-seeking? 
How do I read scripting or intense interests as possible autistic traits? 
How do I read spikes around exam seasons, Ramadan routines or holidays? 
How do I read sudden clinginess after weeks of independence?
How do I read sudden generosity or silence as coping with guilt or worry? 
How do I read sudden grade drops in one subject but not others? 
How Do I Read Sugar Spikes and Dips as Drivers of After-School Irritability? 
How do I read toothbrushing, hair washing or nail cutting battles as sensory stress? 
How do I recognise cafeteria, assembly or PE echo as overload points? 
How do I recognise when constant silliness is anxiety in disguise? 
How do I record sensory triggers to share with school? 
How do I see catastrophising in small setbacks that derail the day? 
How do I see that ‘fidgeting’ is self-regulation, not disrespect? 
How do I see that messy handwriting masks fine-motor challenges? 
How do I spot a link between screen time and after-screen aggression that suggests deeper dysregulation? 
How do I spot behaviour shifts after a move, new baby or bereavement? 
How do I spot panic hiding behind ‘my stomach hurts’ before events? 
How do I spot slow processing when my child needs extra time to respond? 
How do I spot social withdrawal at break times that my child denies? 
How do I spot under-seeking when my child crashes, spins or chews constantly? 
How do I tell if constant rough play is excitement or a sign my child cannot slow their body down? 
How do I tell if copying answers is panic about falling behind? 
How do I tell if refusal is fear of failing rather than defiance? 
How do I tell if risks (self-harm talk, unsafe behaviour) need urgent help now? 
How do I tell if rituals around bedtime are self-soothing or spiralling? 
How do I tell if sibling rivalry is about attention scarcity, not meanness? 
How do I tell if snoring or mouth breathing is affecting behaviour? 
How do I track behaviour dips after contact with tricky relatives? 
How do I track if substitute teachers or timetable changes trigger problems? 
How do I track if toileting accidents are tied to stress rather than laziness? 
How do I track sleep regressions after travel, Ramadan schedules or exams? 
How do I use a simple sleep–food–mood diary to spot trends? 
How to Interpret Tummy Aches That Vanish on Non-School Days 
How to Notice if Rule-Breaking Spikes After Sudden Plan Changes 
How to Read 'Forgetting a Kit' as Avoidance, Not Carelessness 
What boundaries keep my child’s dignity while we seek help? 
What changes suggest my child is shutting down emotionally, not just being quiet? 
What clues show ADHD traits when effort is there but follow-through is not? 
What clues show anger after school is actually worry release? 
What clues show my child is masking at school and unraveling at home? 
What clues show my own stress tone is raising my child’s reactivity? 
What clues show playground ‘accidents’ are actually low-level bullying? 
What clues suggest headaches, vision strain or dehydration are behind grumpiness? 
What clues suggest messy play avoidance is about texture, not defiance? 
What clues tell me the new backchat is copying peers versus masking worry? 
What helps me see if chores or responsibilities feel unfairly loaded? 
What Log Connects Behaviour Dips to Late Nights or Busy Weekends? 
What logs help me see if behaviour dips follow late nights or busy weekends? 
What patterns link crowded places to sudden shutdowns? 
What patterns link late-night work calls to bedtime clinginess? 
What patterns say my child thrives with visuals over long talks? 
What patterns show big emotions on days with ultra-processed snacks? 
What patterns show my child needs movement breaks to reset the brain? 
What patterns show that ‘not listening’ is actually my child feeling overwhelmed? 
What patterns suggest group work is overwhelming due to noise or pace? 
What prompts a GP or dentist check before assuming wilful misbehaviour? 
What questions do I ask school about support plans and reviews? 
What records should I bring to make the first appointment useful? 
What should I check if my child is always ‘hangry’ and argumentative? 
What should I do when my child explodes only with me but not with other adults?
What should I log to show patterns across home, school and weekends? 
What should I notice if my child avoids new clubs despite wanting friends? 
What should I notice if my child skips breakfast then crashes mid-morning? 
What should I notice when handovers between homes reset progress each week? 
What should I notice when literal thinking derails sarcasm or jokes? 
What should I notice when my child melts down only in the evenings after holding it together all day? 
What should I track when my child needs me in sight at all times? 
What should I try when ear defenders or sunglasses change the whole day? 
What shows exam talk at home is raising baseline stress all week? 
What shows language processing issues when my child hears but does not act? 
What shows that arguments between adults are fuelling backchat? 
What signs link morning battles to too-late bedtimes or night waking? 
What signs mean I should ask for hearing or vision screening? 
What signs point to dyslexia when a bright child dodges reading tasks? 
What signs show noise sensitivity when hairdryers and hand dryers trigger panic? 
What signs show perfectionism when homework tears follow tiny mistakes? 
What simple accommodations tell me if comfort reduces the behaviour? 
What suggests my child needs more one-to-one time, not tougher rules? 
What tells me bright lights or supermarket smells are overwhelming? 
What tells me the plan is working besides fewer meltdowns? 
What to Ask a Teacher About Seating, Noise, and Transitions 
What to Do When a Friendly Child Stops Getting Party Invites 
What trial supports help me see if access adjustments make the gap shrink? 
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