Sumayyah Khan - Clinical Psychologist

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Therapy PODS A dynamic, interactive and passionate team of qualified paediatric therapists based in Cape Town.

Yes we are all human, and we all have moments of weakness. As a parent, just remember that what you do matters to the little people who are always watching, listening, and learning from you. You don't have to perfect (that doesn't exist), but try to be conscious of your words and your actions. Here's a few tips...

A new and interewting way of understanding the neurodiverse brain.

Autism's Brain Structure Secrets Revealed - Neuroscience News Researchers developed a groundbreaking approach using Diffusion MRI to explore the brain structures of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Children express themselves through behaviour, as they don't always have the words to verbally communicate how they are feeling. It is important to; be compassionate and understanding, acknowledge their dilemma, and help them find the words.

Don't undermine the importance of emotional intelligence, and social skills. Book smarts only helps someone so far, the rest is emotional intelligence. It's all about balance.

Always try being supportive when someone is experiencing anxiety, trying to push past their anxiety or dimiss it, will generally only make them more anxious...

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, let us work together to break the Stigma. Check in with your loved ones, let people struggling know that they are not alone 💚💚💚

Millions of children around the country are struggling with their mental health, yet only 1 in every 10 children with a mental disorder is able to access care. Demand for Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla and Minister of finance, Enoch Godongwana to prioritise child and adolescent mental health services. Sign the petition here:

Demand better mental health services for our children Children in South Africa face extraordinarily high levels of adversity that increase their risk of developing mental health problems: - Two-thirds of children (63%) live below the upper-bound poverty line. - Nearly one in two children (42%) have experienced violence, including physical violence (35%...

Let Molly tell you to help your child thrive...

How every child can thrive by five "What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of pla...

Some examples of how Adult ADHD can play out in everyday life...

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Always remember that your child's "tantrums" are them trying to express that they are not okay, they need you to help that understand these overwhelming emotions and to help regulate them.

Parents often express that they struggle to communicate with their kids about their days, here are some fun conversation starters for the dinner table...

Allow your children to have autonomy, let them have some choice in the little things. They need to feel that they have some sense of control in their lives. This can often reduce anxiety, stress, frustrations, for both you and your child.

Quality vs Quantity, be present and make the time you spend with kids an opportunity to truly connect. Communicate, engage, play 🙏🏽💗

Children are emotional beings and their behaviours reflect their development, personalities, strengths and weaknesses.

These are some learning challenges that many people face, it does not make them less intelligent or capable. With the right support and understanding people struggling with these challenges are given the opportunity to perform at their best.

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Some signs/symptoms of Depression. If you or a loved one are experienced some of these symptoms persistently for 2wks or more, please seek profession help.

October is Mental Health Awareness month in South Africa

The 3 hardest parts of the day for your children. This is advice I give all parents of the children I see, and it has made a huge difference in their daily lives, I hope it will help you too...

Institute of Child Psychology on Instagram: "There are certain times of the day that we have the most impact and influence with our children-- it's in these moments where we focus on connection so we can best lead our child. In this reel, Tammy... Institute of Child Psychology shared a post on Instagram: "There are certain times of the day that we have the most impact and influence with our children-- it's in these moments where we focus on connection so we can best lead our child. In this reel, Tammy Schamuhn, ICP Co-Founder & R.Psychologist...

Remember that children act by example, so if you want your children to behave in any specific way, show them 😊

Never underestimate the overwhelming power Anxiety can have on a person, it can be debilatating.