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Apr 2024
51m 11s

ADHD, Learning Difficulties and Autism w...

MOTHER TONGUE
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After a week off, today we are speaking to a wonderful woman who has been helping children and their families overcome obstacles and challenges, related to learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviours, and missing developmental milestone for over 20 years. Advocacy, kindness and compassion guide her practices with children, their families, an ... Show More
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