Having a child with Asperger’s Syndrome can be a true adventure. The relationship you have with your child will definitely be unique and extraordinary. The amount of time you spend with your child helps them trust you, learn your mannerisms, and determine how to interact. This might leave you confused about why there is such a struggle in getting ...
Trying to discipline your child can be a difficult and ever changing world of frustration for all involved. When your child has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome it can be as difficult to create rules and boundaries as it is to determine effective consequences. Often, a child with Asperger’s sees the world in a different way than his ...
The human brain processes all sensory information whether or not you are fully aware of it. Most children are able to find a way to ignore extraneous information that is in their environment and focus on the information related to the activity or object of their immediate interest. Children who are hypersensitive take in all stimuli at once and at ...
It is hard to know what to do when your child is exhibiting aggressive behavior. Aggression in children may be demonstrated through verbal intimidation of other children, disruption of their classes in school, defiance of teachers and parents, outward displays of anger or resentment, or physically aggressive actions. Physical aggression is not limited to hitting or hurting other children, and ...
Misdiagnosed ADHD is a common issue that parents face when seeking treatment for their children's attention and behavior issues. ...
Parenting is one of the most demanding jobs one will ever have. A parent’s desire to do the right ...
Politics has always been a controversial topic, but rarely has our political climate been as divisive as it is right ...
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 ...
Working memory allows us to temporarily hold and manipulate information to accomplish daily tasks like following instructions, remembering phone numbers, and shopping. It develops gradually through childhood and relies on key skills like attention, auditory memory, and visual-spatial skills working together. Working memory capacity varies by individual and naturally declines with age, but can be improved through targeted training. Those ...
