Dr Gemma Handelsman

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a chance to recognise and celebrate the different ways that people think, feel, learn and communicate. In my work as an Educational Psychologist, I spend much of my time with neurodivergent children and young people, most often those who are autistic, have ADHD and co‑occurring needs – including children with and without a diagnosis. I work closely with families and schools who want to create environments where children can feel calm, connected...

Most parents I speak to have never heard of an Educational Psychologist (EP) until their child’s school mentions it, or they find...

As a parent one of our greatest responsibilities is to be a role model for our children. They look to us to guide them in their feelings,...