Category: Mental Health

Executive Functioning 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Addressing Executive Function Issues

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Executive functioning—often likened to the "command center" of our cognitive abilities—holds a pivotal role in a child's journey through learning and development. These vital skills, encompassing planning, organizing, time management, and problem-solving pave the way for academic achievements and form the foundation for healthy emotional and mental development. Particularly for kids with ADHD, who frequently navigate through the ...

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I Suspect My Child Has a Learning Disability… What Next?

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Most children naturally want to excel at school; they want to please their parents and earn recognition from their teachers and peers. If your child isn’t completing his or her work on time, appears to be struggling with certain skills, or is losing interest in school altogether, it’s therefore prudent to consider the possibility of a learning disability. ...

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ADHD and Insomnia: How to Help Your Child Sleep Better

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ADHD and insomnia are often intertwined. Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle to get adequate, restful sleep. Whether it's having trouble settling down at bedtime, waking frequently during the night, or rising too early in the morning, insomnia is a common complaint for kids with ADHD. The reasons behind this sleep disruption are complex and multifaceted. In ...

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How to Recognize a Learning Disability in Your Child

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Learning disabilities take many different forms, though they all involve some type of information processing difficulty. If your child is struggling at school, knowing how to identify the diverse signs of a learning disability (LD) can help you seek the support your child needs. Testing for a learning disability can also verify or rule out the presence of other conditions ...

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When Aspergers Syndrome goes Undiagnosed

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Can Your Young Child be Misdiagnosed with ADHD?

Dr. Tali Shenfield

  Misdiagnosed ADHD is a common issue that parents face when seeking treatment for their children's attention and behavior issues. ADHD symptoms can often be mistaken for other conditions like anxiety, autism, or bipolar disorder, leading to inaccurate diagnoses and ineffective treatment plans. In fact, the question of "can ADHD be misdiagnosed as autism" is highly relevant, as research shows ...

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Therapy Requires Commitment: Here’s What to Expect

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The digital age has been defined by rapid access to information and the promise of quick, easy solutions for a multitude of problems. From one-click ordering to “life hacks,” most of us have grown accustomed to getting what we want, when we want it. The arduous nature of the therapeutic process can therefore feel overwhelming at first: Getting help for ...

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How to Help Your Sensitive Child Manage Strong Feelings

Dr. Tali Shenfield

The way children react to stimuli is determined by both their genetics and their environment. Research conducted on identical twins has shown that about half of our traits are inherited, giving us our own intrinsic way of looking at the world. Neurodevelopmental disorders, like Autism and ADHD, can also contribute to the formation of prominent innate behaviours. If your child ...

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Choosing the Right Autism Treatment for Your Child

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Certain forms of treatment are standard for most children with Autism. Speech/language therapy, counselling (for higher-functioning children), occupational therapy, and interventions aimed at improving social skills are used to help Autistic kids develop the abilities they’ll need to thrive as adults. Beyond that, however, parents are often presented with numerous optional treatments to choose from. These treatments generally ...

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