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03/12/2023

Tired of your children forgetting to bring home their lunch box, hat, and water bottle every day?

These cute tags may be your new best friend! They can be switched up every day, so your child always has a list of things to check with them where and when they need it.

Made locally in Melbourne!

NDIS consumables support

25/11/2023

I'm often encouraging parents to schedule in breaks to look after themselves. Thanks to the Association for Children with a Disability Acd Vic for showing up how to achieve this by using respite under the NDIS.

Respite is important for a number of reasons, but mainly because it gives you and your family a break from the physical and emotional demands of caring.

24/07/2023

Friendships for me post brain injury were something I struggled with because I was having to relearn to be me again. Having issues with my memory, vision and hearing made being social difficult.

Because I sustained my injury in my first years of university it felt as though all of my friends were moving in different directions to where I found myself post injury. I felt disconnected from them, and it made me feel quite alienated. Maintaining friendships while trying to combat the social barriers I faced was really tricky. I think this is where I fell into the habit of not getting too far beyond the beginning stage of the friendship. I had a habit of collecting “Chums” who were like friends but their lifestyle was not conducive to my recovery and values so these turned out to be not so positive relationships. This is something that I struggled to determine and decipher the difference between.

I have developed a few long-term friendships that have grown into positive connections since my brain injury. While I was struggling to make positive friendships at the same time as trying to relearn me, I met one of my best friends. I eventually deduced she actually cared about me because she kept on initiating conversation and catch-ups. We actually said out loud that we both meant a lot to one another. This was very validating and rewarding and it has proven to be one of the best friendships I have to this day. She has helped me through life's challenges and helps me with some of the social barriers I had because of my injury.

I think that there are some classic symptomatic conditions in head injury that make the 2-way street of a friendship incredibly hard to achieve without support for the person with ABI.

A little understanding and patience can go a long way and creating a positive friendship.

15/07/2023

Artificial Intelligence is here to help us with planning and problem solving!
MagicToDo from Goblin Tools breaks down any task into steps for you - it might be the fun conversation starter to get your kids involved in their own planning.

https://goblin.tools/

11/07/2023

Wonder no more about the difference between a Neuropsychologist and a Neurologist 😀

04/07/2023

ATTENTION TEACHERS of students with an acquired brain injury: see link below for some excellent and FREE education on working with students with brain injuries 😀

Thanks to the great minds at Heads Together for ABI and VPRS Monash.

Monash Children's Hospital School, The Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service and Heads Together are very pleased to launch their education session for teachers and educators of students with Acquired Brain Injury 2023.
We invite you to register for the half day online session to be held on AUGUST 2nd 2023 from 9-1:30 AEST.

Please note, this will be an interactive online session and not recorded.

Please click for more details and to register for the event:
https://registration.socio.events/e/abieducationseries

In 2023, we are launching a new format - based on participant feedback! This exciting half day event will be an opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians and those with lived experience about how an ABI can impact students' cognition and learning, behaviour and emotions whilst developing practical strategies to support a child with an ABI in the classroom and school.

This half-day of learning is specifically focused on the unique needs of students who have experienced an ABI and aims to equip teachers with knowledge, strategies and the confidence to manage these needs. Yet, previous attendees always report that these strategies can be useful for all students within your classroom.

This format will also provide an interactive chance to hear from your peers about strategies and supports they have implemented to support students.

Please feel free to forward this invitation to relevant contacts.

23/06/2023

Want to know more about why people with ADHD find it hard to rein in the big emotions? It’s got to do with the size of their brakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Aq7RNaB0DQ

Want to know how to build up your brakes, or the brakes of someone you know? Book an introductory call with me: https://www.dandelionhub.com.au/contact-us

Impulsivity is one of the main characteristics of ADHD, and building up our brakes is one of the most important things we can do. Here's the science behind i...

20/06/2023

Chuffed to be presenting an Executive Function Workshop for the VAGTC (Victorian Association for Gifted and Talented Children) on the 13th July.

Collaborative advocacy for gifted and talented learners since 1978. VAGTC is a parent and educator-led not-for-profit incorporated body that is committed to advocating for the identification and appropriate support, education, and development of gifted potential in children across the state of Victo...

17/06/2023

Tired of constantly reminding your kids to get ready for school? I've recently discovered this can be outsourced to Alexa through checklists! 🥳
https://www.howtogeek.com/737092/how-to-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa/

For the best outcomes, work collaboratively with your children to set this up. This helps ensure buy-in for the strategy, and just as importantly provides them with an opportunity to flex their Executive Function muscle. Want support with this collaboration? Book in a 20m phone call to see how we can help 😃 . https://www.dandelionhub.com.au/contact-us After all, who doesn't want more peaceful mornings.

13/06/2023

Lack of motivation can be one reason why people with ADHD struggle to start a task. A great video for people wanting to understand this further, including strategies to overcome this.

Hello Brains! Having trouble Doing the Thing? You're not alone. Motivation is one of the biggest challenges most ADHDers face. This episode is all about how ...

10/06/2023

A fantastic podcast episode on Executive Function in gifted and 2E children with the fabulous Dr. Marnie Cumner, Neuropsychologist.

Join Dr Marnie Cumner to learn more about executive function in gifted, ADHD and autistic kids and adults and get lots of strategies and tips. Memorable quote… “ “Executive functioning is that term that relates to the set of thinking skills that are responsible for things like planning, organi...

25/02/2023

Some useful reminders on how to support children with ADHD. More information and strategies can be found here: https://psychology.org.au/for-the-public/psychology-topics/adhd-in-children

If you’re a parent/caregiver of a child with ADHD, a teacher of students with ADHD, or a clinician working with children with ADHD, it’s important to change your habits and expectations of the child to make sure they feel supported and calm. Here are just some tips we recommend for supporting children with ADHD.

For more tips, as well as general information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD in children, see the APS Tipsheet here: https://psychology.org.au/for-the-public/psychology-topics/adhd-in-children .

An assessment from a Clinical Neuropsychologist is important in identifying your child’s exact learning needs and making plans to address them.

19/01/2023

Parents-> Trying to find positive solutions for your child's poor organisation and planning? Want to help your child be out the door for school on time? Looking for solutions to help your child with homework organisation?

Join us at our next online workshop for parents "IMPROVING EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS"

Thursday 9th March 2023, 7pm - 8:30pm.
Tickets $45 per family.

Book now:

Promoting Executive Function skill development through everyday interactions - an online workshop for PARENTS and CARERS of neurodiverse children (ABI, ASD, ADHD, Gifted, 2E, including those without a diagnosis). Learn clear strategies to promote your child’s Executive Function skill development. ...

19/01/2023

14/11/2022

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Workshop this Thursday, 7:30pm.

Struggling with the planning and organisational skills of your neurodiverse child? Wish you could get them out the door for school on time? Come to our online Executive Function Workshop for Parents.
Strictly limited spaces.
https://www.trybooking.com/976100
DandelionHub.com.au

Promoting Executive Function skill development through everyday interactions - an online workshop for PARENTS and CARERS of neurodiverse children (ABI, ASD, ADHD, Gifted, 2E, including those without a diagnosis). Learn clear strategies to promote your child’s Executive Function skill development. ...

08/11/2022

Struggling with the planning and organisational skills of your neurodiverse child? Wish you could get them out the door for school on time?

Come to our online small group Executive Function Workshop for Parents NEXT THURSDAY to learn what to do!

Thurs 17th Nov, 7:30pm. Strictly limited spaces.
https://www.trybooking.com/976100
DandelionHub.com.au

Promoting Executive Function skill development through everyday interactions - an online workshop for PARENTS and CARERS of neurodiverse children (ABI, ASD, ADHD, Gifted, 2E, including those without a diagnosis). Learn clear strategies to promote your child’s Executive Function skill development. ...

17/10/2022

The date is set for our next Executive Function Workshop for Parents and Carers: Thurs 17th Nov, 7:30pm. Bookings now open!
https://www.trybooking.com/976100

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Promoting Executive Function skill development through everyday interactions - an online workshop for PARENTS and CARERS of neurodiverse children (ABI, ASD, ADHD, Gifted, 2E, including those without a diagnosis). Learn clear strategies to promote your child’s Executive Function skill development. ...