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...
How Child Psychology is Different to Adult Psychology
Child psychology also referred to developmental psychology, is the study of and the practice of working with children to develop emotional well-being that will see them able to tackle adulthood...
What is it like living with autism?
Simple things like talking to other people, and reading people's body language and expressions can be difficult. Some people will be able to speak normally, while others may not be able to speak at all. They might use sign language to help with this...
What is the Connor’s assessment?
The CBRS has about 18 to 90 questions about the incidence of ADHD-related behaviors shown by the child. These questions are supplied by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).[2] The rating is completed by the child's parents upon initial visit to the psychologist...
What is Autism and How Does It Affect People?
Someone with autism might be over- or under-sensitive to sounds, touch, tastes, smells, light or colours. So you might see someone with autism wearing special headphones...
Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Adults and Children
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects social communication and behavior. In children, signs include delayed speech, difficulty with social cues, and repetitive behaviors. Adults may experience challenges with relationships, sensory...
Autism: Symptoms & Signs
Early symptoms and signs in babies may vary but can include lack of eye contact or decreased eye contact, being overly focused on one item, and lack of back-and-forth play. Very young children may show early symptoms like loss...
Children with special educational needs
Children progress at different rates and have different ways in which they learn best. When planning lessons, your child's teacher will take account of this by looking carefully at how they organize their lessons, classroom, books and materials...
