Guidance, not diagnosis

Everything on Chalk & Compass, including articles, resources, the Calm Focus Toolkit and consultations, is offered as general guidance and support. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan.

Only a suitably qualified professional, such as a paediatrician, clinical psychologist or educational psychologist, can diagnose a learning difference or a condition such as ADHD. If you are concerned about a child's development, health or safety, please speak to your GP or a qualified specialist. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.

Strategies are suggestions to try. Children differ, and what helps one child may not help another. We aim to be accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee any particular outcome.