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Children & adolescents
Children often show distress through behaviour, school or the body rather than words. These are the concerns parents most often bring, and the signs that are worth a conversation.
Common concerns
signs worth a conversation.
- Several signs sound familiar
- They have lasted a few weeks
- They affect home, school, work or relationships
A guide to recognising patterns, not a diagnosis.
ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- Poor attention, easily distracted
- Careless mistakes, forgetful, loses things
- Restless, fidgety, cannot sit still
- Impulsive, interrupts, cannot wait for a turn
- Seen at home and school, before age 12
Autism spectrum disorder
- Little eye contact, no response to name
- Delayed or repetitive speech
- Prefers playing alone
- Hand-flapping, rocking, rigid routines
- Over- or under-sensitive to sound, touch, light
Intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder)
- Late milestones (sitting, walking, talking)
- Slower learning than classmates
- Needs help with self-care for age
- Difficulty with rules and problem-solving
Specific learning disorders (such as dyslexia)
- Reading, spelling, writing or maths much harder than expected
- Mixes up letters or numbers beyond early school years
- Bright in conversation, low marks
Anxiety and school refusal
- Excessive worry, needs reassurance
- Clingy, fears separation
- Stomach aches or headaches before school
- Avoids school or new places
Depression in children and teenagers
- Sad or irritable most days (2+ weeks)
- Loss of interest in play or friends
- Withdrawal, falling marks
- Sleep or appetite changes
- Talks of hopelessness
Behaviour and anger concerns
- Frequent, intense tantrums
- Defiant, argues, breaks rules
- Aggression, lying, stealing, damaging things
Tics and Tourette syndrome
- Repeated blinking, shrugging, face-pulling
- Repeated sounds: throat-clearing, sniffing, words
Bedwetting and sleep problems
- Regular bedwetting after age 5–6
- Nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking
- Trouble falling asleep
Screen and gaming overuse
- Anger or anxiety when screens are limited
- Screens replacing sleep, study, meals or friends
Eating concerns in teenagers
- Fear of weight gain, strict dieting
- Secret overeating or vomiting after meals
- Rapid weight loss, periods stopping
not sure where to start?
Message or call, and we will help you decide whether a consultation is right. First visits are unhurried, and everything you share stays confidential.