The autism spectrum covers several disorders with a wide range of features. Each autistic person is unique, and no single definition can describe an individual or predict how their life will be. Some people will have high support needs throughout their life, while others will live independently, attend college, and be high achievers. ASD...
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...
