Dr. Jennifer Gordon/ J. Gordon Psychology

05/31/2026

As a child psychologist working with families for over fifteen years, I hear the same story often: “Mornings are a disaster.” The frantic searches for missing shoes, the battles over getting ready, the last-minute rushes out the door—these chaotic scenes leave both parents and children feeling stressed, irritable, and already behind before the day has truly begun. The good news? Mornings don’t have to be this way. With some intentional structure, you can transform rushed mornings into smoother, more connected beginnings.

Learn how to create a calm morning routine for kids with practical tips to reduce stress and improve family connection.

05/04/2026

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04/07/2026

If you're looking for a paediatric O.T, we have a great team!

Questions or bookings: admin@jgordonpsychology.com

Learn the difference between sensory diets and movement breaks to support focus, regulation, and attention in children.

03/29/2026

The signs of slow processing you may have missed...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-09-processing-speed-slow-processing-speed-makes-simple-tasks-daunting-kids/

03/29/2026

🧩 Sensory Diet or Movement Break?

💥 Movement Break = quick burst of activity (jump, stretch, dance) to refocus.
🛠 Sensory Diet = planned activities to meet unique sensory needs all day long.

💜 Drop a 💜 for a printable that shows the difference!

03/28/2026

The average autistic girl is diagnosed 4 years later than her male peers. In that time, she receives an average of two to three incorrect diagnoses anxiety, depression, OCD, sometimes an eating disorder while the real profile goes unseen. By the time someone finally says the word autism, many of these girls have already spent years believing something is fundamentally wrong with them as a person. It does not have to go this way. Understanding what autism actually looks like in girls the masking, the after-school collapse, the intense friendships, the perfectionism changes everything. Read our full guide and find out what to look for, what to say, and what support actually works.

03/04/2026

We have a new paediatric Occupational Therapist, Cathy Phung, joining our team!

Cathy's area of focus includes directly supporting children's:
- fine and gross motor development
-emotional regulation skills
-sensory processing/regulation
-executive functioning skills
-feeding
-toileting
-daily tasks and routines

Cathy is grounded in a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approach. She creates a supportive environment where children feel understood, capable, and ready to thrive.
She also works collaboratively with caregivers to develop practical, individualized strategies that fit naturally into family routines.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like more information or to book in a free 10-minute phone consultation with Cathy.

admin@jgordonpsychology.com

02/23/2026

Talking to kids about mental health helps reduce stigma, build trust & normalize emotions. J. Gordon Psychology, Edmonton.