Learn how to prepare your child for an ADHD assessment with practical, age-appropriate guidance from a clinical psychologist at CAYP Psychology.

Learn how to prepare your child for an autism assessment with practical, age-appropriate guidance from a clinical psychologist at CAYP Psychology.

All schools are different. Some schools ‘fit’ a young person’s needs better than others. Some children welcome the structure and routine that school brings, while for others it can feel restrictive and overwhelming. In all cases, the return to school can be challenging because of the additional demands it brings – demands they may not have had to manage over the summer holidays.

Anxiety is one of the most common emotions children and young people experience, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Clinical Psychologist Pauline Tapping joined by Assistant Psychologist Ruby Cole to explore what anxiety looks like, how it develops, and the simple, practical things parents can do to support their child day to day.

“With DLD, the child’s language development is not just slower, it’s following an unusual pattern, and the difficulties persist beyond the age of five.”

Did you know that one in five children will experience tics at some point in their lives? Despite being relatively common, tics are often misunderstood, leaving many families unsure about how best to support their child. To shed light on this topic, we spoke with Dr Chloe Taylor, a Clinical Psychologist at CAYP. With over a decade of NHS experience, Dr Taylor specialises in children’s mental health, including cognitive assessments, therapeutic support, and tailored interventi