Lysandra Sykes Aug 2, 20233 min readWhat does it mean to 'pay attention' Before you tell a child to pay attention you need to make sure you understand what that means.
Lysandra Sykes Jul 24, 20232 min readEasy tips for outdoor events with kids with ADHDSummer is in full swing and that can mean lots of fun in the sun and time spent outside! It can also mean disregulation, dehydration and...
Lysandra Sykes May 12, 20238 min readSmall Hearts Can Be Big Grateful: Gratitude and mental health in kids Learn easy and simple ways to teach children gratitude, a practice which has been shown to improve mental health and reduce stress.
Lysandra Sykes May 5, 20238 min readMindfulness part 2: Explicit teaching and practicing mindfulnessLearn simple ways to teach mindfulness to kids!
Lysandra Sykes Apr 13, 20236 min readMindfulness for Beginners part 1Learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your practice as an SLP, parent or educator!
Lysandra Sykes Mar 23, 20234 min readThe Zone of Optimal ConfusionAs an SLP one of the most important aspects of my job is figuring out where to start therapy. There are many different ways people may...
Lysandra Sykes Mar 14, 20238 min readExecutive Functions 101 Executive Functions 101 for SLPs, parents, educators, ADHDers. Learn more about what they are and why they are the basis for learning.
Lysandra Sykes Feb 19, 20236 min readFinding Roots As a new SLP, I must have asked the question “why” a thousand times. My clinical fellowship year, a requirement for all beginning SLPs, I...