ADHD

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explains how reclaiming two simple evening habits can reverse the decline in a child's academic and social abilities. By dedicating just 15 minutes to a family dinner and 20 minutes to reading aloud, parents create a "safe space" that fosters the vocabulary, empathy and critical…

Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, challenges the “siloed” approach to special education. Using a personal story about her daughter’s misdiagnosed autoimmune disease, she explains why specialists must look beyond their narrow scope to see the whole child. This episode is a call for therapists,…

In this insightful discussion, Lauren Edmunds, the founder of a school for children with learning delays, explores the critical role of patience and observation in supporting neurodiverse children. She challenges adults to set aside their own rigid, "goal-driven" agendas to truly meet children where they are. This is especially vital…

Lauren Edmunds, the founder of a school for children with learning delays, discusses the importance of shifting away from adult-driven goals to better support neurodivergent children. She explains that adults are often so focused on their own schedules, such as getting to the shops or starting a maths lesson, that…

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explains that sending a child to a single weekly therapy session is like doing ten sit-ups on a Friday and expecting a six-pack. She suggests that for therapy to actually "pay off," parents need to view the therapist like a personal trainer; the real results…