Help your children take responsibility for every day tasks, set boundaries, while teaching Life-Skills & Values

Personal recommendation

All of the recommended experts are professionals that Pat Baker personally recommends based on her knowledge of their expertise and personal experience she has had in the past using their services for her own children and also children of friends that have benefited from their help over the years.

Alison Kirby - Psychologist

Alison is a NZ Registered Psychologist with a MA (Hons) in Education, & a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology. She is a member of the NZ Psychological Society and the Institute of Educational and Developmental Psychology (IEDP) within the Society, The NZ Autism Association, and the NZ Gifted Children's Association. Alison is also fully accredited in the Triple P (Positive Parenting) Programme, a Registered Nurse and a parent of 3 herself.

Previously an assessor at The George Parkyn National Centre for Gifted Children, Alison has a keen interest in children who have special learning needs, those who learn differently, and those whose worries and behaviours are hampering their progress. Whatever the issue Alison offers parents private, professional advice and assistance by appointment.

Most parenting is a "learn as you go thing", trying to help your child reach their potential, have fun with your children as a family, and minimise the things that can make parenting frustrating and difficult. Navigating the various education options and meeting children's learning needs can also pose challenges from time to time....

Enquiries for Alison Kirby 09-522-1628

Appointments - 623-8125 (c/o Receptionist at Penney Patel Lawyers

www.Indigo.org.nz

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Shona McHugh - Early Childhood Learning Specialist

Shona earned her B.ED and ECE. Presently, she is a consultant to a number of educational centres. Her passion is being committed to helping her community, supporting parents and children on their unique journey as a family.

Shona is the mother of two beautiful teenage girls and married to her husband for 22 years. Shona has spent the last 6 years managing a community based non-profit centre.

Eastern Bays Early Learning Childhood Centre.

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Lynn Berresford - Psychologist

Lynn Berresford. M.Ed (Hons), Dip Teaching (Distinction), Registered Psychologist with over 30 years of experience of working with children, teenagers and adults with exceptional needs. Lynn has developed extensive and practical knowledge of these individuals who learn differently.

Lynn has acted as the George Parkyn National Centre for Gifted Education consultant psychologist ever since the establishment of the centre in 1995. She was one of the ‘ask an expert’ on the Ministry of Education TKI website (Gifted and Talented Community – Parent and Whanau).

She is a member of the N.Z. Psychological Society, N.Z. Counsellors Association, N.Z. Gifted Children’s Association and she is a life member of SPELD (N.Z. Federation of Specific Learning Difficulties).

Lynn is a dedicated, experienced and skilled advocate for individuals who have behaviours reflecting Giftedness, Dyslexia, Attention Deficits, Dyspraxia, Aspergers etc. Lynn has worked in both clinical and educational settings.

www.Indigo.org.nz

Debbie Knowles and Julie Mulcahy - Springboardnz

Springboardnz is a referral company which provides you with strategies for dealing with Learning and Behaviour problems. Our business is based on many years experience in teaching and learning support.

We are available to work with you on a diverse number of concerns, including:

• Life at school.
• Strategies for better integration within the school system.
• Reading, writing or specific learning difficulties
• Bullying and relationship management
• Time management and organizational difficulties
• Coping with a challenging teen/child
• Within your budget and area.

Our service includes an in-depth initial phone call, and if you are in Auckland, a personal interview where we talk you through our recommendations.   We post you a full report detailing everything you need to know, along with a personalized plan of action so you can get started right away.

Debbie and Julie have written “What you need to know before your child starts secondary school” it is full of useful ideas and practical help for parents. Ask for it at your nearest bookshop or go to www.springboardnz.com