Tag: behaviour

TWIW 202: PCB’s linked to ADHD

This Week In Wellness oestrogen mimicking polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been shown to pass down through the generations contributing to a variety of neuroendocrine, metabolic and reproductive problems in the grandchildren of those exposed. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230615/Adverse-cognitive-effects-linked-to-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-may-pass-down-through-generations.aspx https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/chemicals+and+contaminants/polychlorinated+biphenyls+pcbs

SLP 240: Self Love Quicky- Behaviours Refer To What You Think

Behaviour refers to what you think as well as what you say and do – what you consciously get up to. All of your behaviour actually has a purpose and a positive intention at that (even the bad habits)! In this week’s Quicky we look at a series of questions you could ask if you… Continue reading SLP 240: Self Love Quicky- Behaviours Refer To What You Think

NTM 247: What if the parts you find hard in your child, are the parts you reject in you

We ALL have aspects of our children we find difficult to be with, or simply don’t want to see…but what if all behaviour is functional, and it’s here to show you the way?….it’s controversial, but what if your child’s behaviour which you detest, is a signal asking you to grow? Relevant links: Nourishing the Mother… Continue reading NTM 247: What if the parts you find hard in your child, are the parts you reject in you

HBH 43: Defiance & Challenging Behaviours with Ariella Lew

Welcome to the very last episode of Homebase Hope. What a journey it has been! I have loved every minute of this podcast – from the interviews to the editing – knowing that this is a resource that will live on forever for parents of children on the spectrum. I started this podcast to reach… Continue reading HBH 43: Defiance & Challenging Behaviours with Ariella Lew

HBH 42: Big Feelings And Self Regulation with Katie Crosby

Today we are talking about one of the most important topics I think we can cover – big feelings and self regulation! It doesn’t matter what age or stage your child is at, this podcast is going to be relevant. I’m super excited to be speaking with Katie Crosby – an Occupational Therapist based in… Continue reading HBH 42: Big Feelings And Self Regulation with Katie Crosby

HBH 39: Calming The Chaos At Homebase

You can go to all the therapy sessions in the world, but at the end of the day if the family home environment isn’t functioning well…..therapy certainly won’t be as helpful! Meet Sharon Collon. She’s an ADHD coach passionate about helping parents create home environments that are functional and joyful and by streamlining the day… Continue reading HBH 39: Calming The Chaos At Homebase

HBH 37: Making Sense Of SPD

So what really is SPD?  Today we dive deep into Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), what it can look like and what you can do to help your child. We uncover the different subtypes of SPD; sensory modulation disorder, sensory-based motor disorder and sensory discrimination disorder.  I’m chatting with two energetic and insightful Occupational Therapy Assistants… Continue reading HBH 37: Making Sense Of SPD

BQS 64: Joy, Love, Breathe & Repeat

Christmas is a challenging time of year… In today’s episode Dr M dives into how part of the challenge can be how we behave within gatherings of family and friends that we don’t see all that often, or perhaps you do see them regularly, but we shifts into old behaviour patterns that then creates STRESS….… Continue reading BQS 64: Joy, Love, Breathe & Repeat

HBH 22: Teenage Life On The Spectrum

Today we are viewing autism through the lens of a teen on the spectrum. Clay Lewis is 16, girl crazy, car mad, loathes school and lives for music. Just your typical teenager. He’s also on the autism spectrum and is just realising he’s a person his peers want to get to know. Clay has his… Continue reading HBH 22: Teenage Life On The Spectrum

HBH 21: How To Bully Proof Your Child

Children on the spectrum are easy targets for school bullies. I feel it is SO necessary that we shed light on what can be such a dark topic and spend a whole episode equipping you with the tools to approach bullying. We show you how you can bully proof your child! Susan Hyde is our… Continue reading HBH 21: How To Bully Proof Your Child