For years, I carried two memories from school. The first was “Wobzanai”—the way I once misspelt my own name in my mother’s hymn book. It became a family joke. For me, it was a passing childhood mistake. But it later made me think about lear
If reading homework regularly ends in frustration, tears or avoidance, please pause before calling the child lazy. A learner who understands a story when it is read aloud—but struggles to read the same story independently—may need closer su
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For years, I carried two memories from school. The first was “Wobzanai”—the way I once misspelt my own name in my mother’s hymn book. It became a family joke. For me, it was a passing childhood mistake. But it later made me think about lear
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That is not stubbornness. It is not poor parenting. And it is not something we should shame out of a person. ARFID is a feeding and eating disorder in which someone avoids certain foods or struggles to eat enough. This can affect their nutr
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Most workplaces understand dietary requirements. Fewer understand sensory requirements. After this week’s Through My Lens article about finding comfort in an unusual combination of yoghurt and crisps, we are continuing the conversation by e
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This week, ANM is opening up a conversation about DCD—Developmental Coordination Disorder. You may also hear it called dyspraxia. DCD affects movement and coordination. It can make ordinary things like writing, dressing, using tools, playin
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That is not a character flaw. At home, in school and at work, we need to stop punishing difference and start redesigning the environment. Which support would make the biggest difference where you are?
ADHD across Africa: practical support Read More »
For years, people with ADHD have been told one of two stories. Either they are lazy, careless and not trying hard enough, or they are superheroes with special gifts. This article argues that neither story tells the whole truth. While streng
ADHD across Africa: beyond strength stereotypes Read More »
It helps us organise, plan, prioritise, remember information, manage emotions and complete tasks. For many people with ADHD, these skills require significantly more effort. That doesn’t mean they lack potential.
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We need to stop treating every interruption as a character flaw. ADHD-related impulsivity can make conversational turn-taking difficult. The impact on others still matters—but so does understanding what is happening. Try this: 1. Notice the
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