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Posted on November-21-14 2:35 PM
Autism is a spectrum disorder which
encompasses a broad range of behavioral and cognitive issues. For parents,
having a child with Autism presents unique and sometimes frustrating
challenges. It can sometimes take a long time to have a child tested and
diagnosed because the parent is in denial about the condition or unaware that associated
behaviors are different than a typically developing child.
A diagnosis of autism can be a very
difficult thing to cope with. If you have proper help, guidance and support,
raising child with Autism can be an experience that can change the way you view
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Posted on November-21-14 2:28 PM
Experts estimate that roughly 20 percent of
all children suffer from some sort of psychological disorder. Diagnosing a
mental disorder in a child is important to healthy development. Because the
brain of a child is still growing, it can be difficult to diagnose these issues
in kids.
Among those ailments most common among
children are anxiety disorders, ADHD, behavior disorders, eating disorders,
learning disabilities and mood disorders. A trained child psychologist can help
ensure that if one of these or another disorder is present, it is properly
addressed and treated. |
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admin: Posted on October-17-14 11:01 AM
Children with learning disabilities often become overwhelmed in school. It can be important for them to learn at an early age how to relax and let go of stress. Here are some relaxation exercises that can be used as coping skills for children.
Classical Music
Classical music is frequently noted for its relaxing properties. A good way to enhance this effect is to have the child close their eyes, and count the number of times the music changes significantly. This focuses the child’s attention on the music, and can help stop the whirl of thoughts in their head. |
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Posted on October-10-14 6:16 PM
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 them throughout their school
career. These can involve getting your child a specific tutor or buying special
software.
At
home, there are a number of play activities that can also teach your child to
associate learning to overcome dyslexia while having fun. Here are some options
to try.
Use Clay Dyslexic
children are often highly visual or kinesthetic learners. |
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Posted on September-22-14 3:52 PM
Individual differences can make the
manifestation of psychopathology varied and difficult to assess. In children,
while learning disabilities all impact on their academic achievement and school
performances, the symptoms can look very different. One child may be struggling
with math, while another may excel in reading but for some reason do very
poorly in spelling. It is not always easy to identify learning disabilities due
to the wide variations, but there are similar warning signs that children will
share. |
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Posted on September-08-14 9:57 AM
It can be overwhelming to raise a child
with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The disorder not only
affects the child, but family members as well. Side effects of living with a
child with ADHD can become problematic if not dealt with immediately. Here are some key points to be mindful of, so
you can ensure negative feelings don’t fester and worsen.
Impact
on parents:
- Physical and mental exhaustion
- Frequent frustration and mood swings/emotional
outbursts
- Anxiety and stress causing impatience and irritability
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Posted on August-27-14 9:33 AM
A child with autism is just like any other child, but communicates their needs,
wants, feelings and desires in different ways. Maybe they can never tell you
directly, but there are still things they would want you, the parents, to know.
Below is the continuation of a list of things that your child would want you to
know.
5. Please listen to my
own way of communicating:It
is difficult for me to tell you my wants and needs because I may not have the
verbal capacity to do so. I still have feelings and can be frustrated, scared
or confused but I just cannot find the right words. |
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Posted on August-07-14 11:44 AM
Autism is a complex disorder that
renders its sufferers with problems in sensory processing, speech/language
development, social interaction skills and emotional areas. Many children with
autism are incapable of fluent speech, causing difficulties in communication.
Each child has his/her unique set of needs, but there are also general things
that most children with autism do share. Below is a list of things that every
child with autism wishes his/her parents to know:
1. I am still a child:My autism does not define me, rather, it is just a part of me. |
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Posted on July-23-14 10:27 AM
According to the CDC, about 1 out of 68 children has been diagnosed with with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is far more common than people realize, so if you observe any telltale signs in your child, getting a proper assessment is the first step. A
psychologist may be able to spot possible underlying causes for your child's
behavior that you may not have considered--causes that include the possibility
that your child may have some form of autism.
What is Autism? |
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Posted on July-10-14 1:11 PM
 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 comprehension, or lower than expected math skills, there comes a time when a child’s inability to complete his work goes beyond the normal childhood lack of focus and motivation, when it’s more than just wanting to be outside on a spring day.
If a child is having issues in school or with studies that are consistent and persistent, and it seems that he or she cannot overcome the problems they are having, you might be coping with learning disabilities. |
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