by CAYP Psychology | Nov 4, 2025 | Anxiety, Behaviour, Parenting
Anxiety is one of the most common emotions children and young people experience, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Clinical Psychologist Pauline Tapping joined by Assistant Psychologist Ruby Cole to explore what anxiety looks like, how it develops, and the...
by CAYP Psychology | Oct 28, 2025 | Autism, Neurodivergence, Recommendations, Speech and Language
Every child learns to communicate in their own unique way. For some, language develops step by step, starting with single words, then short phrases, and gradually building into sentences. This is known as analytic language processing. For others, language develops...
by CAYP Psychology | Aug 20, 2025 | Anxiety, Autism, Neurodivergence, Parenting, Recommendations
Dr Shri Cameron is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL35758) and a registered member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACP-UK, 2655). She specialises in autism and ADHD assessments for young...
by CAYP Psychology | May 12, 2025 | Autism, Neurodivergence, Recommendations, Speech and Language
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects around 1 in 15 people, yet many parents, carers and professionals have never heard of it. It can quietly shape a child’s experience of the world, making it harder to follow conversations, express ideas, or keep up in...
by CAYP Psychology | May 2, 2025 | Anxiety, OCD, Parenting, Recommendations
What Are the Most Common Challenges Children and Young People with OCD Face, and How Can These Be Addressed? Young people with OCD often face many challenges that can feel overwhelming. They may show visible signs of distress, feeling constantly overwhelmed by their...
by CAYP Psychology | Apr 30, 2025 | Anxiety, OCD, Parenting, Recommendations
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like an invisible force, quietly shaping the world of children and young people, often without anyone knowing. It’s not just about having habits or being particular about things, it’s a battle of thoughts, fears, and...
by CAYP Psychology | Mar 21, 2025 | Adolescence, Netflix, Neurodivergence, Parenting, Phones and Devices, Social Media, Toxic Masculinity
Adolescence has captivated audiences across the globe, and sparked much conversation about navigating the new age of social media, and what this means for our children. The show has cast light on aspects of our modern world that we may have ignored for too long. For...
by CAYP Psychology | Mar 21, 2025 | Adolescence, Netflix, Parenting, Phones and Devices, Social Media, Toxic Masculinity
Netflix’s Adolescence does not just tell a story, it holds up a mirror to the world young people are growing up in today. It is raw, unsettling and painfully relevant. At the heart of it is Jamie, a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of his classmate, Katie. But...
by CAYP Psychology | Mar 13, 2025 | Autism, Behaviour, Parenting, Recommendations
All children experience moments of frustration, defiance, or emotional outbursts. However, when these behaviours persist, intensify, or interfere with daily life, they may be considered behaviours that challenge. Such behaviours can impact a child’s learning,...
by CAYP Psychology | Jan 29, 2025 | Recommendations, Tics
Did you know that one in five children will experience tics at some point in their lives? Despite being relatively common, tics are often misunderstood, leaving many families unsure about how best to support their child. To shed light on this topic, we spoke with Dr...
by CAYP Psychology | Jan 15, 2025 | Neurodivergence, Nutrition, Recommendations
At CAYP Psychology, we are passionate about empowering children, adolescents, and young people to thrive. Through diagnostic assessments and therapeutic interventions, we aim to support their mental health and overall development. But we believe an effective way to...
by CAYP Psychology | Jan 7, 2025 | Autism, Neurodivergence, Recommendations
The festive season is a time filled with excitement, joy, and often, significant changes to daily routines. While these changes are welcomed by many, they can make the return to school especially challenging for children with neurodivergence. A lack of routine,...
by CAYP Psychology | Dec 17, 2024 | Autism, Christmas, Neurodivergence, Recommendations
The Christmas holidays are often associated with joy, excitement, and celebration. However, for children and families with neurodivergence, it can also be a particularly challenging time of year. At CAYP Psychology, we understand the unique needs of neurodivergent...
by CAYP Psychology | Dec 2, 2024 | Neurodivergence, Trauma
Trauma is a hidden force that often shapes the lives of many children, yet its effects can be profound and long-lasting. For children who have experienced trauma, understanding their emotional, behavioural, and physical changes is essential to providing the right...
by CAYP Psychology | Nov 25, 2024 | Autism, Neurodivergence
Barbara, a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, with over a decade of experience in the NHS, schools, and private settings, brings a wealth of expertise to her work at CAYP Psychology where she supports children and young people both in the North of England and...
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