Early Intervention Matters

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Dr Inyang Takon interviews Dr. Gilly Kahn, a clinical psychologist, discussing the often-overlooked emotional symptoms associated with ADHD, particularly in girls.

 The conversation explores th…

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In this episode of Early Intervention Matters, Jesse Mungai shares his journey with ADHD from childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur. The conversation explores the challenges he faced…

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In this conversation, Jesse Mungai shares insights on living with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's symptoms and leveraging them for productivity. He discusses strategie…

Folu shares her inspiring journey as a mother of Tade, a young adult on the autism spectrum. She discusses the challenges faced during Tadi's diagnosis, the importance of early intervention, and the …

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In this conversation, Dr. Olapeju Simoyan shares her personal journey of embracing creativity in her medical career and the positive impact it has on mental health and learning. The discussion…

Dr. Iyang Takon explains the various neurodevelopmental disorders and discusses cultural barriers to assessment, and the role of family and community in supporting these children. The conversation em…

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In this episode of the Early Intervention Matters podcast, Dr. Iyang Takon engages with DK Jonah, a personal and professional development coach, as she shares her journey through the challenge…

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In this episode of the Early Intervention Matters podcast, Dr Inyang Takon and Speech and Language Therapist, Mayuri Dave discuss the critical aspects of speech and language development in chi…

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In this episode of the Early Intervention Matters podcast, Dr. Inyang Takon and Dr. Kate Fadaka discuss the complexities of anxiety in children, including its causes, recognition, and the impa…

This podcast episode discusses the critical transition from pediatric to adult services for children with additional needs. It emphasizes the importance of early planning, the role of education, sett…

In this episode of Early Intervention Matters, Dr Inyang Takon and her guest, Izegbua discuss the challenges and experiences of parenting neurodiverse children, particularly focusing on the transitio…

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In this episode of Early Intervention Matters, Inyang discusses the journey of families with neurodiverse children, focusing on the referral process, personal experiences, and the importance o…

For no fault of ours, Many of us fail to realise the importance of transitions and the part it plays in the presentation of the child or young person. Your child may behave in one way at home which i…

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However, ADHD often presents itself in a different way in girls. In this episode, Dr. Takon discusses how ADHD shows up in girls and the signs to look out for.

If you …

One of the factors that prevents children from being diagnosed early is when parents are in Denial. 

This can cause unnecessary problems, suffering and difficulties for the child - now and in the futu…

This episode is particularly useful for teachers and parents because you are the ones who spend the most time with these children. In this episode, I will introduce you to Autism Spectrum disorder in…

This is my story of why I decided to launch the Early Intervention Matters podcast. 

You will hear about my qualifications, background and experiences as well as why I am passionate about this topic.

I…