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Nicola Killops

Nicola Killops

NEUTRAL GRAVITY NETWORK AGENCY | CREATIVE SYNERGY | A CREATIVE COLLECTIVE THAT WORKS WITH A SINGLE STRATEGY AT ALL TIMES

Our Anxious Kids

Our Anxious Kids

It’s a crazy world out there. And it is just getting crazier. As adults, most of us are in survival mode as we sprint to keep up with the hamster wheel of life. South Africans are stressed out. A study was conducted across 34 countries to determine various nations&

ADHD in Women – The Undiagnosed Epidemic

ADHD in Women – The Undiagnosed Epidemic

Many women navigate life unaware that their struggles with focus, organisation, and overwhelming emotions could be symptoms of ADHD. These challenges are often brushed off as quirks, yet they reflect a deeper issue that is frequently overlooked. It’s not about forgetfulness or a messy workspace but an ongoing internal

Dyslexia: The Ancient Brain Difference That Predates the Written Word

Dyslexia: The Ancient Brain Difference That Predates the Written Word

The idea that dyslexia has been around longer than books and reading is a powerful reminder of the ancient roots of this neurological difference. Dyslexia isn't a modern issue that arose with the invention of reading; it’s a fundamental variation in how the brain processes language—a

Neurodiversity: What It Is and What It Isn’t

Neurodiversity: What It Is and What It Isn’t

Neurodiversity has become something of a buzzword lately, but it’s often misunderstood. Too many people hear the term and immediately think of learning disorders or developmental delays, assuming it means something is "wrong" with those who are neurodiverse. While these aspects can be part of the picture,

South African Student Achieves a Unique World First

South African Student Achieves a Unique World First

Johannesburg, South Africa – While the country was awash with news of high school pass rates and matric student achievements, nineteen-year-old Stephanie Pringle, a non-speaking Autistic student using a letterboard to communicate, celebrated writing and passing her Cambridge Examinations in Extended Mathematics and Business Studies. Stephanie is the first non-speaking Autistic

Raising Cheetahs: How the Right Environment Empowers Gifted Children

Raising Cheetahs: How the Right Environment Empowers Gifted Children

As educators and parents, we often meet children who don’t fit neatly into traditional moulds. These children may struggle in conventional classrooms, not because they lack ability, but because their abilities far exceed what standard environments can accommodate. Gifted children frequently display traits like ADHD, Autism, OCD, and anxiety—

The Overlooked Potential: Addressing the Needs of Gifted Children

The Overlooked Potential: Addressing the Needs of Gifted Children

As a specialist in gifted education and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles that parents of gifted children face within our education system. Despite their remarkable potential, these children are often underserved and misunderstood. It's time to change that narrative and give them