'Help your child find their strengths, don't cling to outdated ideas of success'
Our society still gives a lot of credence to university education and certain careers, which is not necessary says educational psychologist Dr Greg Pienaar.
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Our society still gives a lot of credence to university education and certain careers, which is not necessary says educational psychologist Dr Greg Pienaar.
Local Educational Psychologist Dr Greg Pienaar unpacks common neurodiversity challenges and advises parents on the best way to support their children's learning experience.
However, often unexpected challenges arise, and the natural instinct then is for parents to try and ‘fix’ whatever they might perceive to be wrong. That,
Over the past year and a half, the pandemic threw the educational journeys of learners into disarray. Many schools responded with mitigation measures that
A combination of a family history of dyslexia and symptoms of problems in spoken language can help identify a vulnerable child. (iStock) Dr Greg Pienaar is a principal at the Bridge Assisted Learning School and holds a doctorate in Psychology. His work has focused mainly on the school-going child regarding therapy or play therapy in private practice. He continues to make a significant contribution to assisted and special needs learning through his articles in Educational and Psychological Journals and papers. Neurodiversity consists of many possible learning and thinkin...