You might be tempted to dismiss a child who says “School’s boring!” We have all said that at one time or another about school. A one off comment is one thing, but if it keeps happening then it should not go unchecked. Don’t leave this one please. Investigate when a child says “Schools a waste… Read More Why Do Children Get Bored In School?
What is Dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder that generally appears when children are first learning to write. Dysgraphia is a recognised specific learning disability that affects written expression. It is a hidden disability that many people and professionals don’t know about. Dysgraphia can be language based or non-language based and appears to affect spelling,… Read More What Is Dysgraphia?
Siblings spend more time together than they do with anyone else during childhood. It is complicated bond that can be influenced by many factors such as birth order, personality, parental treatment, family and other experiences outside of the home. It can be a very intense type of bond that can bring siblings closer together. Or… Read More How To Deal With Sibling Rivalry In Children
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects a baby’s normal physical development and causes mild to severe learning difficulties. It usually develops when a baby is still in the womb (uterus) and affects about 1 in 1,100 births worldwide. More males are affected than females and people born with Down syndrome have a higher… Read More What Is Down Syndrome?
When we hear the word visual we automatically think about eyesight. We forget that it is the brain that carries out the visual process and interpretations. When someone has a visual processing disorder they have a problem with interpreting visual information such as symbols, pictures, distances etc., not their eyesight. People with a visual processing… Read More What Is Visual Processing Disorder? (VPD)
Every parent wants the best for their child including an education. But what happens when your child has a disability? What choices do you have with your child’s education? Are there questions you need to ask? What are you rights and entitlements under the law regarding education? All great questions that any parent will want… Read More Choosing A School For A Disabled Child
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of more than 30 genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. Muscle-wasting conditions are very rare, affecting just over one in every 1,000 people. Some of the most common types appear in infancy but others don’t surface until middle age or later. The most commonly… Read More What Is Muscular Dystrophy?
Having a child diagnosed with a disability can be initially devastating on a family. I know I’ve been there. But with right information, the correct diagnoses and getting the right help things can start to look up. You begin to believe that your child has a future ahead. Remember good information, reaching out and asking… Read More Recognising General Learning Disabilities
How can we set our teens up for success in life? By teaching them how to set goals, be organised and manage their time better. These skills will help teens improve their self-confidence and motivation while in school but it will also give them some great skills for college, work and life in general. Mindset,… Read More What Are Some Of The Keys To Success For Teens?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability. It affects the development of the brain in areas of social interaction and communication. ASD appears to have a wide spectrum. This just means that the symptoms and characteristics of autism can present themselves in a wide variety of combinations and can range… Read More Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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