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No. EPIC Think Learn starts from where your child is right now and builds from there.
Our resources can be used as soon as a neurodevelopmental condition is suspected.

EPIC Think Learn can be used to support the thinking skills of children at any stage in the process - before or after diagnosis. The services and resources are also suitable for children and young people who have neurodivergent characteristics but didn’t meet criteria for a specific diagnosis.

The principles of EPIC apply to all children but are particularly relevant to children who are suspected to have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), are autistic, have DCD/Dyspraxia or FASD or were born prematurely.

We do not focus on any one condition because all children are individuals, and their strengths and difficulties can vary in ways not tied to their diagnosis. Indeed, some children receive multiple diagnoses (e.g. both autism and ADHD).

Absolutely not!
Yes, some reading is involved (or watching/listening if you prefer), but it's really about bringing the games, activities and suggestions into your family's everyday life.

There are also lots of things you can join live online, including expert webinars and peer support sessions.
And of course our moderated online community of parents and carers.

The EPIC materials are flexible and can be used in various ways. People work through the activities at different speeds, so it is difficult to estimate timings.
But if you push me to say, then 30 minutes to 1 hour spread across the week would be enough to understand the core executive function (thinking skills) materials and find ways to use them with your family.

The materials are presented in short bites and can be watched as a video, listened to as audio and/or read, depending on your preference.

At the start, we encourage you to practice the skills through games, and later integrate them into everyday activities. So it shouldn’t feel like a chore!

The online webinars take place at specific times, but recordings will be provided.

Parents report that our materials are easy to integrate into everyday life.

We encourage you to use the toys, games, activities and materials that you/the child already have. However, we sometimes give suggestions on how to use games like ‘4 in a row’ and Snakes and Ladders, or activities that use sticky notes. These are not compulsory. We are always happy to suggest alternatives and ways to use what you already have.

The EPIC method is based on conversation and games. If your child has very low verbal abilities or is unable to engage at all with games of any kind, the EPIC tools may not be right for you just now. Perhaps revisit us in a few years time?

But don't worry if conversation or games are just a little out of the ordinary for you - we have tips and suggestions to help and you can always ask us for further advice.