Facing a persistent pattern of persistent defiant, aggressive or argumentative behavior? Your defiant child could be developing oppositional defiant disorder. Learn more. Nothing quite pushes all of your parenting flaws and insecurities into sharp relief as a defiant child. Particularly a publicly defiant child. When you the grown up are met by spit-in-your-eye defiance to […]
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What’s Dysgraphia? This Is What You Need To Know Now
Do you know what dysgraphia is, and why you should investigate potential handwriting struggles early? This often overlooked condition isn’t as well known as other learning differences. But it can quietly derail your child’s long term academic progress. Find out more. In an age where kindergarteners are learning about computers, it may seem silly to […]
Key Facts You Need To Know About Sensory Issues
Sensory issues could be behind unusual or distressing behaviors that you’ve been observing in your child. Like extreme reactions to sights and sounds. Or, poor motor control and body awareness. Get key facts all parents should know. Do you have a child who seems to constantly crash into people? Either because he’s a little clumsy, […]
What You Need To Know About Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills can be the engine to your kid’s future success and happiness. Or, they can be the source of many frustrating obstacles. Impairment in executive functioning skills often arises in kids with ADHD and other learning differences. Find out what you need to know to get your kid set on the right track. […]
Auditory Processing: 5 Fast Facts For Families
Does your child pass his physical hearing exams, yet still seems to have trouble hearing and understanding you? He may have Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). A child with this condition will have otherwise functional hearing, but be unable to properly process and interpret the sounds that are being heard. Read on to learn more about […]