Fear is an emotion experienced by adults and children, but children process their fears differently, whether it’s a monster hiding under the bed or a very real threat they may be facing. As a parent, our natural response is to give comfort and calm our children but unfortunately, parents aren’t always around when a child …
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Frequently, children are only diagnosed with dyslexia in the first few years at school when they are learning to read and fall behind their peers. Dyslexia isn’t caused by a lack of intelligence- children simply can’t develop the skill to decode written language. Because some children find ways to compensate for poor reading skills, the …
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Processing speed is gauged by how quickly the brain absorbs, understands, and responds to information, a process that varies from person to person. It can be likened to a quiz game—some people buzz in with the right answer almost immediately, while others take longer to arrive at the answer. Processing speed is not a measure …
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Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting how people perceive and interact with the world. Autism sufferers often have difficulty communicating, social interaction, and behavior. These difficulties can vary widely in severity and type. Key characteristics of autism are communication challenges that range from verbal communication to difficulty understanding non-verbal cues …
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Speech therapy can help autistic people and this article covers several important aspects, including guidelines on finding a qualified speech therapist. What Is Speech Therapy? A field with an extensive range, speech therapy treats speech and communication disorders. In children, those with developmental disorders are helped to understand and use spoken language in a …
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Graph paper is more than just a tool for drawing graphs; it is a powerful visual aid that can significantly enhance a child’s ability to understand and solve math problems it is a manipulative for children between the ages of six and 13 and serves as an invaluable resource in organizing work, visualizing concepts, and …
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Targeting sensory processing differences experienced by autistic children, there are simple strategies that can be implemented. Simple Sensory Strategies For Autistic Children Children who get agitated by touch: To avoid being bumped, let sensitive children stand at the back or front of the queue. To avoid collisions in the passage, let them transition to …
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Parents of disabled children have many demands on their time and even more challenges when it comes to play dates and activities other than school. After-school programs shouldn’t be seen as an extra burden. They are a great opportunity for the child to make friends, build confidence, discover new interests, and show their strengths. …
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Reading has many benefits, making it important to find out how to raise a child who genuinely loves to read. Why Reading Is Important for Kids Setting the foundation for the life skills children need as they grow up, reading isn’t just a part of school. Books foster a greater awareness of the world …
The digital workplace is here, and it’s not going away anytime soon. With the digital workplace comes surprising social aspects you would usually associate with a regular workplace. Now, there’s no digital water cooler for you to stand by and gossip when your break comes around, but there is a people aspect to your digital …
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