Healing Young Minds

Healing Young Minds Independent Clinic for assessment and management of Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health conditions.

🌿 Nature doesn’t ask for words. It just holds space. For neurodivergent children, time outdoors isn’t just “nice” — it’s...
20/07/2025

🌿 Nature doesn’t ask for words. It just holds space.
For neurodivergent children, time outdoors isn’t just “nice” — it’s regulating.
✔️ It calms overstimulated nervous systems
✔️ Offers sensory input that soothes rather than overwhelms
✔️ Fosters connection without pressure
No scripts. No expectations. Just fresh air and presence.
💙 At Healing Young Minds, we support whole-child wellbeing — from nature walks to tailored therapy.
🔗 Explore our programs at www.healingyoungminds.com

💬 “But they seem so confident!” It’s a mask — and it’s exhausting.Many children with ADHD become experts at observing, a...
18/07/2025

💬 “But they seem so confident!”
It’s a mask — and it’s exhausting.
Many children with ADHD become experts at observing, adapting, and performing — just to avoid rejection.
Behind the chatter, the mimicry, and the charm… is fear.
Fear of not belonging. Of being “too much.” Of being misunderstood again.
This isn’t ease.
It’s survival.
💙 At Healing Young Minds, we help children with ADHD build real self-worth.
We work on confidence rooted in authenticity — not performance.
🔗 Find out how we support children with ADHD at www.healingyoungminds.com

The words we use matter — especially when a child is dysregulated. These small shifts help kids feel seen, not silenced....
16/07/2025

The words we use matter — especially when a child is dysregulated.
These small shifts help kids feel seen, not silenced.
💡 Why it matters:
✔️ Emotional validation reduces meltdowns
✔️ Builds trust and emotional literacy
✔️ Creates safety in chaos
💙 We coach parents on how to support — not suppress — big feelings.
🔗 Learn more about our emotion coaching sessions at www.healingyoungminds.com

ADHD doesn’t always look like chaos. Sometimes it looks like silence.🗾️ Girls and inattentive-type ADHD are often overlo...
12/07/2025

ADHD doesn’t always look like chaos. Sometimes it looks like silence.
🗾️ Girls and inattentive-type ADHD are often overlooked. 🗾️ They may struggle with focus, memory, time, and overwhelm — quietly.
💬 “She’s just lazy.”
No — she’s working 10x harder to keep up.
Let’s rewrite the narrative. Let’s spot the silent signs.
💙 Early support changes lives. www.healingyoungminds.com

Mornings can make or break the day, especially for neurodivergent children.⏰ Instead of: “Get dressed! Hurry up!” Try: ✔...
07/07/2025

Mornings can make or break the day, especially for neurodivergent children.
⏰ Instead of: “Get dressed! Hurry up!” Try:
✔️ Visual step-by-step charts
✔️ Weighted blankets after waking up
✔️ Calming music and soft lighting
✔️ Predictable sequences
💙 Routines should serve the child, not the clock.
Let’s build mornings that work with their nervous system, not against it.
🔗 Learn more at www.healingyoungminds.com

"Why do they keep repeating what I just said?" It’s called echolalia — and it’s more common (and more meaningful) than m...
05/07/2025

"Why do they keep repeating what I just said?"
It’s called echolalia — and it’s more common (and more meaningful) than many people realise.
For neurodivergent children, especially those with autism, echolalia can be:
✔️ A way to process language
✔️ A method of self-soothing or regulation
✔️ A bridge to real communication
It’s not “copying” to be annoying — it’s communication in progress.
💙 At Healing Young Minds, we help families understand what echolalia really means and how to support it with patience and curiosity.
🔗 Learn more about how we support communication differences: www.healingyoungminds.com/

💬 The words we use matter — especially when a child is dysregulated. These small shifts help kids feel seen, not silence...
02/07/2025

💬 The words we use matter — especially when a child is dysregulated.
These small shifts help kids feel seen, not silenced.
💡 Why it matters:
✔️ Emotional validation helps reduce meltdowns
✔️ Builds trust and emotional literacy
✔️ Creates safety in the middle of chaos
💙 At Healing Young Minds, we coach parents on how to support children through big feelings, not by shutting them down, but by walking them through.
🔗 Learn more about our emotion regulation programs www.healingyoungminds.com

Neurodivergent children are constantly navigating a world that feels too loud, too fast, too demanding. From masking at ...
27/06/2025

Neurodivergent children are constantly navigating a world that feels too loud, too fast, too demanding. From masking at school to managing sensory input, their systems are working overtime.
💡 Signs of emotional exhaustion:
✔️ Frequent meltdowns or shutdowns
✔️ “Overreacting” to small things
✔️ Avoiding activities they usually enjoy
✔️ Constant tiredness or irritability
It’s not attention-seeking. It’s a nervous system asking for rest.
💙 At Healing Young Minds, we help parents and carers recognise the signs of burnout and respond with compassion, not correction.
From tailored assessments to emotional regulation support, we’re here to help children recharge, rebuild, and thrive.
🔗 Learn more at www.healingyoungminds.com

🗣️ Communication doesn’t always mean spoken words. Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) help neurodivergent children bu...
24/06/2025

🗣️ Communication doesn’t always mean spoken words.
Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) help neurodivergent children build confidence in expressing themselves — in whatever way works for their brain.
Whether it’s:
💬 Spoken words
✋ Sign language
🖼️ Picture systems
✍️ Written tools
SLTs offer the building blocks for connection and understanding.
💙 At Healing Young Minds, our SLTs work closely with families to support both communication and confidence.
🔗 Learn more about speech and language therapy at our clinic: www.healingyoungminds.com

📚 Behind every struggle to keep up is often a deeper feeling: “I’m not good enough.” For neurodivergent children, academ...
18/06/2025

📚 Behind every struggle to keep up is often a deeper feeling: “I’m not good enough.”
For neurodivergent children, academic challenges aren’t just about marks — they impact their self-worth, confidence, and motivation.
💙 That’s why learning support must go hand in hand with emotional support.
✅ Positive reinforcement
✅ Supportive strategies
✅ Safe spaces to explore how their brains work
During , let’s remember:
Support isn’t just about helping them learn better.
It’s about helping them feel better while learning.
🔗 Discover how we help children thrive at www.healingyoungminds.com

Not every child learns the same way — and that’s not a weakness. 💙 Some need quiet, others need movement. 💙 Some process...
16/06/2025

Not every child learns the same way — and that’s not a weakness.
💙 Some need quiet, others need movement.
💙 Some process visually, others verbally.
💙 Some take longer — and that’s OK.
This , we’re challenging outdated ideas of what it means to “learn well.”
Because every child is learning, just in their own way.
✨ Let’s focus on strengths, support differences, and celebrate neurodivergent minds.
🔗 Learn how our assessments help uncover each child’s unique learning profile www.healingyoungminds.com

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12am - 12:15am

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