Early Intervention is Prevention

Early Intervention is Prevention

Early Intervention is Prevention:  As a Learning Support Educator in a comprehensive school in Gauteng Department of Education, experience has taught me that learners who struggle in Grade 1 and are promoted to Grade 2, have immense academic challenges in the second...
Anxiety blocking your breakthrough

Anxiety blocking your breakthrough

Anxiety is a natural emotion that we all experience and in many cases Anxiety blocking your breakthrough. Many different words can describe it, for example: stress, worry, nervousness, agitation, the shakes, freaking out, uneasiness, jumpiness, butterflies, and panic....
Mushrooming To Success

Mushrooming To Success

I met a mushroom farmer in 2015 and his explanation of the intricacies of mushroom farming struck a chord in my heart and mind. Mushroom farmers have to manufacture their own compost from scratch. The compost goes through a 4 week process, it is aerated, washed,...
Neurofeedback Case studies

Neurofeedback Case studies

Neurofeedback Case studies that illustrate how children have benefitted from Attention Evaluations and Attention Training. Inattention on Screening Evaluation: Susan, age 8 years Susan struggled with reading and mathematics. At the start of the school year she could...
Early detection is everything

Early detection is everything

Red flag for possible Learning Disabilities. Teachers should be the first to notice when something is not quite on par. However, when parents know what to look for, possible problems can be identified and dealt with sooner. Generally, early detection of ADD/ADHD is...