What is Specific Learning Disability?
Navigating the landscape of learning disabilities can be complex, and one term that often surfaces is “Specific Learning Disability” (SLD). Let’s unravel the intricacies of SLD, and explore what it is, its various types, common signs, and strategies for support. Thirty years of working with children with learning disabilities has given me a wealth of
What is a Learning Disability?
Learning disabilities (LD) can pose unique challenges for children as it impacts their academic and social development. As parents, it’s crucial to comprehend what this condition is and how to support your child effectively. But what is a learning disability? In my over 30 years of clinical experience, I’ve seen lots of children with learning
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) : A Guide to Understanding and Treatment
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) : A Guide to Understanding and Treatment Navigating the world of childhood behavioral disorders can be very challenging. When it comes to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), those challenges multiply. How can we best support a child navigating a world that seems fraught with everyday demands that trigger anxiety? Let’s decode the
A Guide to Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults
A Guide to Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults Dive into the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition manifesting a wide spectrum of symptoms and abilities. The understanding of ASD has evolved over the years, recognizing it as a spectrum disorder. But, is autism a spectrum disorder? What does it mean?
Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children
For parents of autistic children, deciphering defiant behavior can be a confusing and isolating experience. Two conditions, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), often share surface similarities, causing further frustration in identifying the right support strategies. Diagnostic Criteria: Is it PDA or ODD? What is PDA? PDA is a relatively new concept
Neurofeedback: What It Is, What It Does, What You Need to Know
Neurofeedback is a promising alternative for parents seeking a non-invasive, drug-free approach to addressing their child’s behavioral or emotional challenges. So how does neurofeedback work and help? Neurofeedback therapy can help children learn to regulate their brain activity, improve mood, reduce anxiety, and better focus and attention. It can be particularly helpful for children with
Neurofeedback Primer: Teach Your Brain to Ride a Bicycle
Looking at how neurofeedback works means thinking about ways you’ve learned when you didn’t even realize you had absorbed the information. Think back to being a kid and learning how to ride a bike. You didn’t do anything other than try to balance. Eventually, your body figured out what needed to be done to keep yourself upright.
Your brain can totally do the same thing. When looking at how neurofeedback works, it really is like teaching your brain how to ride a bicycle by using a simple process of reinforcing the subconscious brain to change itself.
ADHD and Lying: Why Does Your Child Lie?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a very common condition affecting individuals and children from even very young ages. In fact, about 6.1 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD in 2016 (Danielson et al., 2018). Children with ADHD struggle with a lot of things beyond just paying attention, such
What is the Best PEMF Device for Children and Teens?
PEMF or Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy sends impulses to the cells to promote healthy communication among each other. When cells communicate efficiently, the human body heals quicker and stays in a state of wellness longer. PEMF therapy has been used to treat a wide range of chronic conditions and autoimmune diseases. It proposes an effective
Harm OCD Symptoms Unmasked: Key to Unlock Coping Strategies
There is actually a form of OCD that causes one to have unwanted violent thoughts toward oneself or others and this can be especially frightening for a child and their parents. Harm OCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that revolves around the distressing intrusive thoughts of causing harm to oneself or others. These
What is Specific Learning Disability?
Navigating the landscape of learning disabilities can be complex, and one term that often surfaces is “Specific Learning Disability” (SLD). Let’s unravel the intricacies of SLD, and explore what it is, its various types, common signs, and strategies for support. Thirty years of working with children with learning disabilities has
What is a Learning Disability?
Learning disabilities (LD) can pose unique challenges for children as it impacts their academic and social development. As parents, it’s crucial to comprehend what this condition is and how to support your child effectively. But what is a learning disability? In my over 30 years of clinical experience, I’ve seen
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) : A Guide to Understanding and Treatment
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) : A Guide to Understanding and Treatment Navigating the world of childhood behavioral disorders can be very challenging. When it comes to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), those challenges multiply. How can we best support a child navigating a world that seems fraught with everyday demands that
A Guide to Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults
A Guide to Autism Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults Dive into the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition manifesting a wide spectrum of symptoms and abilities. The understanding of ASD has evolved over the years, recognizing it as a spectrum disorder. But, is autism a spectrum
Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children
For parents of autistic children, deciphering defiant behavior can be a confusing and isolating experience. Two conditions, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), often share surface similarities, causing further frustration in identifying the right support strategies. Diagnostic Criteria: Is it PDA or ODD? What is PDA? PDA
Neurofeedback: What It Is, What It Does, What You Need to Know
Neurofeedback is a promising alternative for parents seeking a non-invasive, drug-free approach to addressing their child’s behavioral or emotional challenges. So how does neurofeedback work and help? Neurofeedback therapy can help children learn to regulate their brain activity, improve mood, reduce anxiety, and better focus and attention. It can be
Neurofeedback Primer: Teach Your Brain to Ride a Bicycle
Looking at how neurofeedback works means thinking about ways you’ve learned when you didn’t even realize you had absorbed the information. Think back to being a kid and learning how to ride a bike. You didn’t do anything other than try to balance. Eventually, your body figured out what needed to be done to keep yourself upright.
Your brain can totally do the same thing. When looking at how neurofeedback works, it really is like teaching your brain how to ride a bicycle by using a simple process of reinforcing the subconscious brain to change itself.
ADHD and Lying: Why Does Your Child Lie?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a very common condition affecting individuals and children from even very young ages. In fact, about 6.1 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD in 2016 (Danielson et al., 2018). Children with ADHD struggle with a lot of things
What is the Best PEMF Device for Children and Teens?
PEMF or Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy sends impulses to the cells to promote healthy communication among each other. When cells communicate efficiently, the human body heals quicker and stays in a state of wellness longer. PEMF therapy has been used to treat a wide range of chronic conditions and autoimmune
Harm OCD Symptoms Unmasked: Key to Unlock Coping Strategies
There is actually a form of OCD that causes one to have unwanted violent thoughts toward oneself or others and this can be especially frightening for a child and their parents. Harm OCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that revolves around the distressing intrusive thoughts of causing harm
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