Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Drawing as a Lifeline For many neurodiverse children, and any child who finds words tricky, drawings and pictures…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Reassure Them Their Feelings Are Real Many neurodiverse children feel deeply misunderstood by people who do not see…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Partner with Your Child’s Teacher For many neurodiverse children, sharing feelings at school can feel impossible. They may…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Use Gentle Analogies It can be confusing for children, and for parents, to see how one child’s feelings…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Use Simple, Honest Explanations When you have one child with neurodiverse needs and another who does not share…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Start with Simple Words When supporting a child with speech delays, one of the greatest challenges is helping…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Teach Them Their Needs Are Valid Many neurodiverse children feel anxious about asking for what they need. They…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Recognise the Early Signs For many neurodiverse children, sensory overload can feel like the world is too loud,…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Help Them Notice the Physical Signs Children with ADHD often feel frustration bubbling up before they even realise…
Teaching Children to Understand and Name Their Feelings (Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health)
Parenting Perspective Honour Their Unique Communication Style Many autistic children find it difficult to name and share their feelings. They…
