BugBears

Five bugbears we have to overcome as parents, teachers and carers. In today's show, Aniesa shares her own experience and the bugbears and annoying things parents are taught or told to do when looking after their child.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• It's hard to build trust when a child has psyched themselves up about completing a task and then when they complete it parents, teachers or carers ask for more.
  
  

• Children won't eat when they're hungry if they're forced and not comfortable with the taste, texture or smell of food. Children will eat much better when they're in a happy and comfortable environment.
  
  

• We need to move away from the idea that a child should sit still or look at you when you want them to pay attention. Do not mistake moving for not listening, a child can listen to you and move around at the same time.

BEST MOMENTS 

“You can't force anyone to do anything. It can be traumatic to do so."

“Visual input can be so overwhelming and often children need to look away if you want them to hear you.”

“Asking a child to sit still is one of the hardest things you can do.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

CONTACT METHOD
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www.facebook.com/sensationalkidslondon

ABOUT THE HOST

Aniesa completed her degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa. She has since been focusing on pediatrics and sensory processing and integration. She has worked across a range of pediatric fields and has extensive experience in autism, specific learning difficulties, as well as anxiety and emotional regulation. 

Aniesa has one teenage son with autism, and one with sensory difficulties. She herself was diagnosed at a late age as having ADHD and has found that understanding her neurodivergence has led to a greater connection with children and their parents. 

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