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ATLAS Training ATLAS Training is a not-for-profit organisation working with families of children with special needs to encourage full participation in life.

We are located in Dublin, Ireland. Operating since 2003, we offer a family-focussed, research-driven service for children with developmental challenges. We have a well-integrated team of occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists. We also have experience with woking with children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, speech/language difficulties, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and many more.

Your teenager is capable of getting themselves ready, so why does every morning still involve alarms, reminders, argumen...
08/10/2026

Your teenager is capable of getting themselves ready, so why does every morning still involve alarms, reminders, arguments and someone repeatedly telling them to get out of bed?

For neurodivergent teenagers, this isn’t necessarily about laziness, lack of responsibility or not caring. Getting up and getting ready independently involves a surprisingly complex collection of skills.

In our latest blog, we explore why getting ready in the morning can be difficult for some teenagers, as well as provide strategies to help them with this.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple chores you can give children at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/10/08/helping-teenagers-wake-up-and-get-ready-independently/

It can be tempting to interpret needing constant reminders or supervision for chores as laziness, defiance or a lack of ...
24/09/2026

It can be tempting to interpret needing constant reminders or supervision for chores as laziness, defiance or a lack of responsibility, but being physically capable of completing a task is not the same as being able to independently organise, remember, initiate, sequence and complete it.

Expectations should be realistic rather than overwhelming. So, what can your child reasonably be expected to do?

In our latest blog, we explore ideas for chores that you can give children and young people that are appropriate for their age group.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple chores you can give children at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/09/24/age-appropriate-chores-a-practical-guide-to-building-independence-from-age-3/

Differences in executive function don’t reflect intelligence, motivation or character - they are merely differences in h...
17/09/2026

Differences in executive function don’t reflect intelligence, motivation or character - they are merely differences in how one manages everyday life.

In the last blog of a multi-part series, we explore the differences of executive functions in neurodivergent children and young people, and how we can look beyond their behaviours to determine what might be making tasks difficult.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple tips you can use at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/09/17/executive-functions-through-a-different-lens-understanding-neurodivergent-children-and-young-people/

Executive functioning isn't just about passing exams. It is about preparing young people to participate confidently in a...
10/09/2026

Executive functioning isn't just about passing exams. It is about preparing young people to participate confidently in adult life.

In the eighth blog of a multi-part series, we explore executive functions during adolescent years (13-18), why mistakes are an important part of learning, and how occupational therapists help teenagers prepare for the transition into adulthood.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple tips you can use at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/09/10/growing-executive-functions-in-adolescence-13-18-years-why-teenagers-still-need-us-more-than-they-let-on-part-2/

Executive functions don’t develop overnight—and neither does the teenage brain.In the seventh blog of a multi-part serie...
07/09/2026

Executive functions don’t develop overnight—and neither does the teenage brain.

In the seventh blog of a multi-part series, we explore the added complexities of executive functions during adolescent years (13-18) and how everyday occupations continue to shape executive functions through adolescence to adulthood.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple tips you can use at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/09/07/growing-executive-functions-in-adolescence-13-18-years-why-teenagers-still-need-us-more-than-they-let-on-part-1/

Independence doesn't happen overnight, it's built through participation and opportunities to grow.In the sixth blog of a...
27/08/2026

Independence doesn't happen overnight, it's built through participation and opportunities to grow.

In the sixth blog of a multi-part series, we explore how you can help nurture executive functioning skills for children during middle childhood years (8-12), independence, and when you should consider seeking additional support.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple tips you can use at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/08/27/growing-executive-functions-in-middle-childhood-8-12-years-part-2/

Why is it that a child may be able to easily organise things like their Legos, but still needs constant reminders to sta...
24/08/2026

Why is it that a child may be able to easily organise things like their Legos, but still needs constant reminders to start and continue homework, or takes ages to find their shoes every morning?

In the fifth blog of a multi-part series, we explore how executive functions develop during middle to late school years (8-12). We also explore strategies you can use to help improve their planning skills and motivation for tasks.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple tips you can use at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/08/24/growing-executive-functions-in-middle-childhood-8-12-years-building-independence-one-everyday-occupation-at-a-time/

Why is it hard for children to organise themselves and start their homework by themselves? What can you do to help?In th...
17/08/2026

Why is it hard for children to organise themselves and start their homework by themselves? What can you do to help?

In the fourth blog of a multi-part series, we explore organisation and task initiation for children during early school years (5-8) and what you can do to motivate them to start tasks on their own. We also explore everyday family routines that can help to develop a child's executive functions.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple tips you can use at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/08/17/growing-executive-functions-in-the-early-school-years-5-8-years-why-homework-isnt-the-whole-story-part-2/

Starting school changes everything... for children and parents.In the third blog of a multi-part series, we explore exec...
13/08/2026

Starting school changes everything... for children and parents.

In the third blog of a multi-part series, we explore executive functions and how they develop during early school years (5-8), as well as the demands placed on children throughout the school day. We also give tips on how you can regulate your child and help develop their planning skills.

Read the full blog to discover more and learn simple tips you can use at home:
https://atlastraining.ie/2026/08/13/growing-executive-functions-in-the-early-school-years-5-8-years-why-homework-isnt-the-whole-story/

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