Finding a therapist who will encourage you to keep pushing through difficulties, even when it’s unpleasant, is also essential. Therapy often feels uncomfortable, even unpleasant. That’s a normal part of the process. But when you and your therapist have a strong working relationship, you trust them to support you through the discomfort and arrive at a place where you feel ready to make change...
Understanding Autism and Assessment
There is no one test for autism, but doctors and psychologists will use behavioral assessments, questionnaires, observations, and criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5)...
Exploring the Benefits of Psychomotor Therapy for Children’s Development
The psychomotor therapist assesses difficulties in the development of motor competencies and, where necessary, provides treatment. Psychomotor therapy may be advisable when the child/young person has difficulty in developing movement and sensory skills...
Learning Disabilities & Differences: What Parents Need To Know
There are many reasons why a child may have difficulties learning. The causes aren't always known, but in many cases children have a parent or relative with the same or similar learning and thinking differences and difficulties. Other risk factors include low birth weight and prematurity, or an injury or illness during childhood (for example, head injury...
Navigating Dysgraphia: Understanding Signs and Strategies for Support
More commonly known as “written expression learning disorder,” dysgraphia is a learning disability that involves difficulty with written expression. Dysgraphia can cause issues with spelling, handwriting, and translating thoughts to paper. Students with dysgraphia may struggle to form letters, numbers, and words by hand, and may also have tr...
Understanding OASIS: Your Guide to Home Health Care Assessment
OASIS has a bunch of questions, almost 100 of them, all set up in a standard way. These questions cover important stuff about the patients, like their health condition, how they're feeling physically and mentally, what they need help with, where they live, and some basic info about them...
5 Principles of Speech Therapy for Children with Autism
Speech therapy services for children with autism can look very different depending on a lot of factors. Each speech therapist will need to determine which services will be best for each child. Here are some different ways that speech therapy services may be assigned to help the child make optimal progress:..
5 Different types of Special Education Needs
The main goal of special education is to ensure that every child, regardless of their abilities, has access to education and the opportunity to succeed. Teachers in special education programs work to enhance each child's strengths while providing support for their weaknesses...
4 Signs Your Child Might Need Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy can help children who show signs of developmental delays. For example, if your 1-year-old isn’t crawling yet or if your 2-year-old can’t walk steadily, you should consult a medical professional about possible developmental issues. You can learn more about red flags for potential developmental delays for kids ages 1-5 from this blog entry...
Understanding Stuttering Fluency Disorder: What You Need to Know
Stuttering can have a significant impact on an individual's daily life, affecting social interactions, academic performance, and self-confidence. People who stutter may avoid speaking in certain situations or feel anxious about communicating with others. This can lead to feelings of isolation and hinder participation in activities...