Newsletter for the EPT Community
Where you will find parenting tips, tools, resources, updates on assessments and more...
What actually works when you’re drained and doubting yourself
Caring, clear, consistent – even when you’re running on fumes
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There are days when parenting feels more like firefighting than nurturing.You wake up already behind.
You’re exhausted, snappy, and somehow still blaming yourself for not “keeping it together.” I know I fee...
Jun 23, 2025
EPT Assessment of Need Form
In case the link wasn't in the last email
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Here is the LINK to our Assessment of Need
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It only takes a minute or two, and based on your answers, I can guide you and your child toward the best next step:
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✨ Click here to take the quick check-in → Assessment of Need
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Speak soon,
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Your Child an...
Jun 16, 2025
What do you and your child need most right now?
Let’s find the support that actually fits your family
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By now, you’ve probably realised that parenting a neurodivergent, sensitive or deeply feeling child or teenager doesn’t follow a script.
Some days feel manageable.
Some feel like survival.
And often, you’re left won...
Jun 16, 2025
Your calm is contagious – but it’s not always easy
Emotional regulation starts with you (but let’s be real about that)
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This week, there is 1 thing I found myself saying to myself a LOT!
“I know I need to stay calm, but I’m absolutely running on empty”Â
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And you know what... I bet I am not alone. So I thought I would sha...
Jun 09, 2025
You haven’t heard from me in a while…
And here’s why (plus what’s coming next)
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You might’ve noticed I've been a little quiet with emails lately.Â
Well, here is why.
Since January, our small but mighty team at the clinic has offered over 100 families assessments — so it has been very busy, and rewarding. We ha...
Jun 02, 2025
Shame and our Children
Dear Parents and colleagues,
I hope this message finds you well.
I wanted to take a moment to talk about a topic that often plays a significant role in our children’s lives, especially those who are neurodivergent: shame and the shield of shame.
Shame is a powerful emotion that can show up as a d...
Oct 21, 2024
Masking in School
Everyone masks a little... but for neurodivergent people, the difference is the level of intensity and the associated exhaustion and impact on mental health. That is why understanding masking is so important. Â
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Download our "Masking in School" HandoutÂ
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Masking in neurodivergent children refer...
Oct 14, 2024
Keeping Cool after School
Managing the demands of school is coming up as a BIG area of need in our Emotional Regulation Programme, in our Membership and in the Instagram community. So our team spent time creating a pdf resource to help you and your child this week.
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Here is what we know:
After a busy school day, children...
Oct 04, 2024
Resource: Sample Visual Supports
Hi you guys,
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As promised in my Instagram reels this week, here are your sample visual supports!Â
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I recommend that you personalise these visuals with YOUR OWN photos for your young person. You can glue them over my photos.
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You could also create laminated photo tokens with velcro on the back ...
Sep 27, 2024
4 Top Regulation Tips
If your young person is struggling to be calm and cooperate, and you are also getting a bit miffed... please understand that we have all been there. This is very normal.Â
Here are my top 4 tips that might help. Xx
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1. Regulate
Notice the environment - Do I need to step in? Do I need to take a...
Sep 11, 2024
**Want psychology support for autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, sensory or communication needs (no waiting list)?
Online Neurodiversity Support for Parents & Professionals | EP...
Online training for parents of neurodivergent children, teachers and professionals. Evidence-based support from qualified psychologists f...
www.eptclinic.ie
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And no, you don't need a diagnosis. We are an inclusive clinic...
Sep 08, 2024
Emotional Regulation 101
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Lorraine, what is emotional regulation?
This is such a great question, which I am asked all the time... So for me, there are two key components:
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The Emotional Trunk:
     The emotional trunk is all about whether children are aware of their emotions, whether they are conscious of what e...
by Lorraine Madden —
Aug 19, 2024
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