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Early warning signs: Kindergarten through fourth grade

• Slow to learn the connection between letters and sounds
• Confuses basic words (run, eat, want)
• Makes consistent reading and spelling errors including letter reversals (b/d), inversions (m/w), transpositions (felt/left), and substitutions (house/home)
• Transposes number sequences and confuses arithmetic signs (+, -, x, /, =)
• Slow recall of facts
• Slow to learn new skills, relies heavily on memorization
• Impulsiveness, lack of planning
• Unstable pencil grip
• Trouble learning about time
• Poor coordination, unaware of physical surroundings, prone to accidents

Make your transition easier by using some of the following ideas to make your transition plan into the holidays.

Affirmations are short, positive statements that can help children challenge negative thoughts and beliefs.

A growing number of children in Australia are struggling to attend school – many of us know a family affected.

These are children who want to go to school but feel like they can't because of anxiety and stress.

Fabulous radio broadcast on ADHD in adults.  Very much worth a listen.

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A great article ... Your ADHD questions answered by experts as Em Rusciano revealed her journey to diagnosis — as it happened

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Some tips to help your kids get moving. 

It’s time to start getting ready for school.

Check uniform, backpack, emails and timetable and most importantly start talking about School.