In this episode, Sarah had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Amy Moore about the vital world of sleep, nutrition, and emotional regulation for children with ADHD. Dr. Moore highlighted the transformative power of a calming bedtime routine, the need to address chronic stress, and the impact of a healthy diet on our kids' brains. 

They also unravelled the complexity of ADHD beyond attention deficiency and shared practical tips for building strong connections and skills. Remember, whether you're navigating assessment wait times or supporting your child's unique journey, we're here to help. Listen to the episode to learn Dr. Moore's 5 pillars for a healthier, happier ADHD life for you and your child, right here on our podcast.

Here are the Highlights:

00:01 Long wait times for child ADHD assessments.

03:38 Understanding and supporting ADHD from personal insight.

06:44 Adjust bedtime routine to help delay circadian rhythm. Sleep is crucial for brain health and neurotransmitters.

11:59 Encourage children to sleep in a dark, cool environment.

13:13 Bedtime should be a quality connecting time 

23:20 Brains detect and react to threats interestingly.

26:20 ADHD runs in families, it’s vital to manage your stress.

31:26 ADHD assessment before university; no medication needed.

39:42 Understanding diagnosis brings relief and empowers parents.

41:00 Empathy strengthens connections and is crucial for mental health.

About Sarah Billingham:

Sarah Billingham is a specialist speech and language teacher with a focus on emotional regulation. Her service, Confident Kids, equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need through training, coaching and group programmes. 

Becoming a parent changed Sarah’s perspective on parenting and early childhood development and deepened her interest in understanding the regulation needs of both children and their families. 

Qualifying in 2004, she initially worked in mainstream primary education and went on to lead a specialist speech and language resource base. She worked as Assistant Headteacher at a specialist SLCN school for five years and went on to lead their independent multidisciplinary assessment service until December 2021. 

Sarah was a committee member of NAPLIC (National Association of Professionals Supporting Language and Communication Development) for five years. She is a Regional Makaton Tutor. 

Connect with Sarah:

Website -  https://www.confidentkids.co/

Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/confidentkids.co

FB community -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConfidentTransitions

Instagram @confidentkids.co

Email sarah@confidentkids.co

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Choosing a School for a Child with Additional Needs

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About Dr. Amy Moore

Dr. Amy Moore is a cognitive psychologist, clinical researcher, board certified Christian counselor, TEDx speaker, host of the Brainy Moms podcast, an ADHD mom, and a mom with ADHD. She is the Director of Research for LearningRx in Colorado Springs, CO at the headquarters of the largest network of cognitive training centers in the world. Her ground-breaking neuroplasticity research has been published in peer-reviewed medical and psychology journals and presented at conferences around the country. She has a master’s degree in education, a PhD in psychology, and 30 years of experience working with children and families.

Find out more: https://amymoorephd.com/

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