Helping children grow, one step at a time
From Portugal with love
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Executive functioning refers to a set of mental skills that help children plan, organise, start tasks, manage their time, and control impulses. Some children develop these skills more slowly than others, and that's okay.
"These children are not being lazy or difficult. Their brains are simply still learning how to manage — and with the right support, they absolutely can."
Some children find it genuinely hard to maintain focus — not because they don't care, but because their brain processes information differently. Children with attention difficulties often have a lot of energy and creativity, but struggle to channel it in structured settings.
"A diagnosis doesn't define your child. It simply helps us understand how their brain works — and how to support them in the way they deserve."
Emotional regulation is the ability to recognise, understand, and manage one's own emotions. My background in Clinical Developmental Psychology means I approach this holistically — looking at the whole child, not just the behaviour.
"Behind every difficult behaviour is a feeling that hasn't found its words yet. My role is to help children find those words."
Autistic children often have unique strengths — deep focus, strong memory, creative thinking — alongside challenges in areas like social communication and sensory processing. I have direct experience supporting autistic children, including those with high support needs.
"Autism is not something to be fixed. It's a different way of experiencing the world — and my role is to help your child navigate it with confidence."
For some children, reading takes longer or feels significantly harder than for their peers. Whatever the root cause, early and consistent support makes a significant difference.
"Reading difficulties are not a reflection of intelligence. With the right support, every child can grow into a confident reader."
Many children in international settings grow up speaking multiple languages. This is a beautiful cognitive advantage — but it can come with temporary challenges sometimes mistaken for learning difficulties. As someone who speaks four languages myself, I understand these pressures personally.
"Being multilingual is a gift. My role is to make sure language never becomes a barrier to your child's confidence."