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 ...
Parents of neurotypical children simply take it for granted that a school-aged child can get dressed on his own, feed himself at mealtimes, and complete other age-appropriate tasks. For the parents of children with learning disabilities or mental health issues, on the other hand, the normal progression from helpless infant to self-reliant adult is less clear. Sometimes these kids really ...
There are so many challenges for parents with autistic kids and tantrums are just par for the course. Whether you are in the sanctity of home or out in public, your child’s tantrums seem to broadcast your anxiety and insecurities as a parent. That sense of helplessness mixed with anger and embarrassment is never a good combination. Without question, ...
Autism and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) are catch-all terms for a large group of brain development disorders which are characterized by difficulty in communication and social interaction, and by repetitive behavior. Disorders on the autism spectrum include autism, childhood disintegrative disorder, Asperger syndrome and Rett syndrome. ASD is commonly associated with motor issues and short attention span, and with physical ...
Having a sense of fairness is a great virtue and a sign that your child has a strong moral compass. ...
As a psychologist living and working in Toronto, where 51% of residents were born outside Canada, I deal with immigration related ...
Every child differs in his/her developmental capacity and pace. Some children learn to speak earlier than others. Some learn ...
