Each baby born is a unique canvas with a beautiful life to paint ahead. Each present their own strengths and weaknesses. Some need a bit...

Having a child with autism is not only demanding on the parents, but also a challenge for any siblings. Your extraordinary child...

No parent wants their child to have a disability of any kind, but it is important for them to realize that it is a possibility, and in...

Incidents of children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are on the rise. Statistics indicate that about 1 in every 88...

If you have just found out that your child has a learning disability and feel upset, you are not alone. Many parents, when faced with...

You are what you eat.  Truer words have probably never been spoken.  It may be hard to believe, but our diet and our preferences of...

Catching autism early can save many years of struggle and heartache, both for parents and kids. No parent wants to believe their...

Every child has “episodes,” periods that make parents want to tear out their hair in frustration. When your child acts out, refuses to...

Parenthood is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. The first time you look at a new life that you created, your...

Children can be a mystery wrapped up in an enigma. Trying to figure out why they are behaving the way they do is a challenge, even for...

Experts estimate that roughly 20 percent of all children suffer from some sort of psychological disorder. Diagnosing a mental disorder in...

Autism is a spectrum disorder which encompasses a broad range of behavioral and cognitive issues. For parents, having a child with Autism...

Children with learning disabilities often become overwhelmed in school. It can be important for them to learn at an early age how to...

If detected at an early age, there are many ways to help teach a dyslexic child develop coping skills and learning tools that can aid...

Individual differences can make the manifestation of psychopathology varied and difficult to assess. In children, while learning...

It can be overwhelming to raise a child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The disorder not only affects the child,...

A child with autism is just like any other child, but communicates their needs, wants, feelings and desires in different ways. Maybe they...

Autism is a complex disorder that renders its sufferers with problems in sensory processing, speech/language development, social...

According to the CDC, about 1 out of 68 children has been diagnosed with with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is far more common...

Whether it’s problems with focus and studying, fear of getting up in front of people to present a paper, lack of reading and writing...

Hooray for the arrival of summer! With just a few more weeks of school left, I’m sure everyone is excited for summer vacation to finally...

Parenting is no easy feat, and the responsibility is made even more strenuous when your child suffers from Attention-deficit/hyperactivit...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder comes as one of the most common mental health problems in children. The condition is...

September is coming to end and the leaves are quickly changing colors. School has been in for nearly a month already for most of us and...

Welcome to my Blog! Well, it's back to school next week for most children in Alberta. Time to get back into routines, activities, seeing...