For no fault of ours, Many of us fail to realise the importance of transitions and the part it plays in the presentation of the child or young person. Your child may behave in one way at home which is their comfort zone and in a completely different setting he manifests many of the symptoms we know to indicate one neurological disorder or the other…

The short answer to this is Yes! However, ADHD often presents itself in a different way in girls. In this episode, Dr. Takon discusses how ADHD shows up in girls and the signs to look out for. If you have any questions or queries about this topic, send an email to eim@drtakon.com and your question could be answered in a future episode.…

One of the factors that prevents children from being diagnosed early is when parents are in Denial. This can cause unnecessary problems, suffering and difficulties for the child - now and in the future. This episodes tackles this issue as well as sheds some light on this condition to help parents understand the benefit of seeking and getting help i…

This episode is particularly useful for teachers and parents because you are the ones who spend the most time with these children. In this episode, I will introduce you to Autism Spectrum disorder in general and then we will discuss the early signs and how they appear in children. It is my hope that you will discover what to think about, what to lo…

This is my story of why I decided to launch the Early Intervention Matters podcast. You will hear about my qualifications, background and experiences as well as why I am passionate about this topic. I was interviewed by Eme Bassey on the Storyteller Changemaker Podcast and my answers to her questions will give you a good idea of why we are here and…