“Preparing for the new academic year”
In this insightful interview with Cape Talk, I share my professional experience supporting individuals in their academic lives for the new academic year. I highlight the importance of social support, including family and friends, in fostering resilience and success. Academic achievement is holistic and requires time to process and grow. We look at the role of nutrition, for example, how individuals with ADHD benefit from higher protein intake, and advocate for setting small, achievable goals to pave the way for larger accomplishments. Additionally, I encourage seeking guidance from professionals, such as educational psychologists, registered counsellors, wellness counsellors, psychometrists, occupational therapists who specialise in education and learning specialists to understand and learn more about individual learning preferences.