Experts haven’t found one single cause of ODD. Instead, they believe it likely develops due to a combination of different factors, including genes, environment, personality, and temperament...
How to Help Children who Worry about their Stutter
We can help children who stutter by helping them understand and address their negative emotions related to stuttering. Watch the video above to learn more about helping children with negative emotions related to their stuttering...
Types of treatment in Physiotherapy
This is a service to children with a physical disability aged over 5 – 18 who attend a mainstream school or college. We work with other professionals, families, education staff and the child to meet their needs...
What Is The Difference Between The WISC And The WIAT?
The WISC stands for Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. The WISC measures two major aspects of intelligence in children: Verbal and performance intelligence. The verbal intelligence can include things like vocabulary and comprehension...
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
PECS is a type of Augmentative and Alternative Communication that uses visual symbols to teach the learner to communicate with parents, careers, teachers and peers. The aim is to teach intentional, functional communication and to allow users to communicate their wants and needs...
Sensory Integration Disorder
Occupational Therapy can help the child manage whatever challenges they face. The basic approach is to present the child with sensory challenges of gradually increasing difficulty. Other therapies may be helpful depending on the specific goals of the child and their parents...
What is ASD and what are the signs?
Signs of ASD range from mild to severely disabling, and every person is different. The following signs are considered to be red flags that indicate your young child may be at risk for autism. If your child...
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
Help your child understand and ask questions. Play the yes–no game. Ask questions such as, "Are you Marty?" and "Can a pig fly?" Have your child make up questions and try to fool you...
What Causes ADHD? Understanding Risk Factors & Signs
Pursuing an ADHD diagnosis can be a complicated process. ADHD is a nuanced neurological condition with three distinct subtypes — inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined type — and there is no one test that determines whether ADHD...
What Are the Types of ADHD?
ADHD symptoms in children differ from symptoms of adult ADHD. But this is universal: If you recognize yourself or your loved one in the following ADHD symptoms, and those symptoms persistently disrupt life in multiple settings, contact your medical health-care...
