Category: Understanding the difference

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Understanding the difference

Why does my child get so distressed when things change? Understanding rigidity in children

Pillar: Understanding the difference Read time: 6 min read Most parents know about children and their rigidity. Toddlers are famously so. But there’s a difference between the ordinary…

9 April 2026 · 4 months ago

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Understanding the difference

“Just right” feelings, insistence on sameness, and the need for routine — what’s behind them?

Pillar: Understanding the difference Read time: 7 min read Some of the most puzzling behaviours parents describe involve a child’s need for things to feel exactly right. Not…

7 April 2026 · 4 months ago

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Understanding the difference

What are repetitive behaviours in children, and when should I be concerned?

Pillar: Understanding the difference Read time: 6 min read Most children go through phases of repetitive behaviour. Asking the same question dozens of times a day. Insisting on…

2 April 2026 · 4 months ago

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Understanding the difference

OCD vs Autism: why they look so similar, and how to tell them apart

Pillar: Understanding the difference Read time: 8 min read If you’ve found yourself wondering whether your child’s rituals, rigid routines, or deep distress when things change might be…

31 March 2026 · 4 months ago