Foundations Child & Family Therapy

Foundations Child & Family Therapy Award-winning private therapy, Autism and ADHD assessments service in Kent, London and Sussex. www.foundationschildtherapy.co.uk

Offering a wide range of therapeutic support and groups with our experienced multi-disciplinary team.

Children often experience big feelings during the Christmas season.Changes in routine, excitement, sensory overload, and...
26/12/2025

Children often experience big feelings during the Christmas season.
Changes in routine, excitement, sensory overload, and social expectations can all impact their behaviour.

Fidgeting, frustration, sadness, or anger might be signs of over-excitement, overwhelm, confusion, or simply feeling overstimulated and needing space to regulate.
Remember: behaviour is communication. Gentle support and small adjustments can make a big difference. Comfortable spaces, soft music, and calm voices can help everyone feel more at ease.

🎄✨ As Christmas lights twinkle and festive tunes play, the Foundations team wants to extend a warm and heartfelt "Happy ...
23/12/2025

🎄✨ As Christmas lights twinkle and festive tunes play, the Foundations team wants to extend a warm and heartfelt "Happy Christmas" to each of you. Your support, trust, and partnership mean the world to us. We're thankful for the community we've built together, a place where connections flourish and kindness reigns. Wishing you all a season filled with love, laughter, and joy.

We have been thinking about our favourite Christmas memories and would love to hear yours! Share them with us in the comments and spread the festive cheer.

While we are all preparing for our Christmas festivities, take a minute to meet some more of our Foundations faces - mor...
22/12/2025

While we are all preparing for our Christmas festivities, take a minute to meet some more of our Foundations faces - more people who are part of our dedicated, friendly team.

Christmas is joyful — but it can also be overwhelming. Routines change, expectations rise, and everyone feels the pressu...
21/12/2025

Christmas is joyful — but it can also be overwhelming. Routines change, expectations rise, and everyone feels the pressure to 'make it magical.'
That’s why looking after your wellbeing (and your family’s) matters so much.
We have some tips to make the most of the festive period; taking breaks, protecting your energy, and keeping things flexible helps prevent burnout, supports calmer emotions, and creates a more peaceful home. When you care for yourself, you show up with more patience, presence, and connection — the things that truly make Christmas special.

Meet the Team... again!Introducing you to some more wonderful people who make Foundations the incredible organisation it...
18/12/2025

Meet the Team... again!

Introducing you to some more wonderful people who make Foundations the incredible organisation it is. We have been celebrating the Christmas season and talking about some more fun-facts to share with you all.

Many people are surprised to learn that ADHD and autism share a wide range of traits, including:• Executive functioning ...
16/12/2025

Many people are surprised to learn that ADHD and autism share a wide range of traits, including:
• Executive functioning challenges
• Sensory processing differences
• Emotional dysregulation
• Social communication difficulties
• Hyperfocus
• Inattention or distractibility
Because these traits overlap, many individuals experience delayed or inaccurate diagnosis- this makes it especially important to understand how these conditions can coexist.

For AuDHD individuals, the autistic need for predictability can directly clash with the ADHD drive for novelty and stimulation - creating unique challenges with task initiation, task switching, emotional regulation, and managing the balance between chaos and control.
Recognising both conditions together leads to more accurate support and a clearer understanding of how these traits interact in daily life.

At Foundations, we provide neurodiversity-affirming assessment, guidance, tailored interventions and therapy services to help individuals better understand their experiences and access the support they need to thrive.

We’re excited to share another lovely upgrade to our space! This time, we’ve added new wall toys to make our Willow room...
14/12/2025

We’re excited to share another lovely upgrade to our space! This time, we’ve added new wall toys to make our Willow room even more friendly, engaging and welcoming for everyone who walks through the door.
We’re always working to create warm, nurturing and creatively inspiring environments for the children and families we support — and we can’t wait for you to see the changes!

12/12/2025

ADHD & autism: “overdiagnosis”… or are we just behind?

The Health Secretary wants to look into whether the UK is overdiagnosing ADHD and autism. But when you look at the numbers, that feels like a strange place to start.

In the UK, around 5% of kids are diagnosed with ADHD and about 1% with autism.

In the US? ADHD is over 11%. Autism is about 1 in 31.
Across Europe and Canada, ADHD usually sits between 4–8%, and autism around 1–2%.

Diagnoses are going up everywhere — not because kids suddenly changed, but because awareness is better and more people are actually being assessed.

So why is the UK focused on “overdiagnosis” instead of long waiting lists, lack of support, and families being left to cope on their own?

Maybe it’s not too many diagnoses.
Maybe it’s not enough help.
Maybe kids aren’t being labelled — they’re finally being noticed.

Worth asking why the UK is still lagging behind.

We’re proud to be partnering with the incredible non-profit S&L Distraction Kits, who create thoughtful, uplifting kits ...
11/12/2025

We’re proud to be partnering with the incredible non-profit S&L Distraction Kits, who create thoughtful, uplifting kits designed to help children and young people manage overwhelming emotions in safer, healthier ways.

These kits are filled with supportive resources that offer comfort, grounding, and positive coping strategies — especially for those who may be at increased risk of harming themselves or feeling emotionally unsafe.

By helping young people pause, breathe, and find moments of calm, these kits can make a real difference in the moments they need it most.

Just ÂŁ30 can supply 3 kits to a nominated school, placing support directly into the hands of the children and young people who need it the most.

Together with S&L Distraction Kits, we’re committed to creating safer, more compassionate spaces for young people.

If you are interested in purchasing kits for a nominated school, email us at info@foundationschildtherapy.com

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