April 19, 2012 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development | Post a comment |
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2nd April is the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day and marks April as Autism Awareness month. While there has been more awareness today, the myth and mystery behind this condition remains elusive. However, every day we believe we are getting closer to understanding this condition, medically, educationally and therapeutically.
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April 18, 2012 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development | Post a comment |
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by Bonita Darula
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I had to learn many things about the different types of autism, due to the disorder of my brother. One thing I did learn and maybe you have heard the term Pervasive Development Disorder, which is a term used to describe the many different types of autism. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 14, 2012 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development, Events/Media Releases | Post a comment |
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A seminar for parents, teachers and caregivers. Facilitated by an occupational therapist, this half-day workshop will help you determine if your child has sensory dysfunction (SD), which can be a hindrance to his/her development. Participants will also learn how to address the problem effectively.
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January 17, 2012 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development, Reflection/Real Stories & Personalities | 2 Comment(s) |
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It was only a couple of weeks ago that we were wishing family and friends, “Happy New Year!” We made New Year resolutions and hope for all to go better than the year before. Soon we will be celebrating the arrival of the “Year of the Dragon” and everywhere we go, we will see and hear, “Gong Xi Fa Chai!” Perhaps for some of us, 23 Feb 2012 is another opportunity to “start again” – to launch the year with revised resolutions!
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December 21, 2011 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development, Reflection/Real Stories & Personalities | 1 Comment(s) |
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Christmas is just around the corner! All the shopping complexes are bathed in their respective awesome Christmas themes. And I am sure shoppers are all out to get the most suitable gifts for their loved ones. As for me, I am still at the top of my list! Ah well, I can just imagine myself buying the last gift on Christmas Eve itself!
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December 02, 2011 | Posted in Reflection/Real Stories & Personalities | 1 Comment(s) |
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"It seems that for success in science and art, a dash of autism is essential."- Hans Asperger (the scientist who discovered Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism
Is the precise label of a condition that important? asks the mother of an autistic artist.
What really matters then?
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November 27, 2011 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development, Education/Learning/Activities | 2 Comment(s) |
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Social learning plays a critical role in helping children manage fundamental milestones such as forming friendships and interpreting nonverbal cues.
If your child comes home and complains to you "Nobody likes me!" how do you react? Is this a normal thing that kids go through or is a sign that your child might have a social learning problem?
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November 25, 2011 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development, Education/Learning/Activities | Post a comment |
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The term 'learning disability' was first introduced in the early 1960s. Up till that time, children with relatively normal intelligence who experienced learning difficulties were referred to as minimally brain injured, slow learners, dyslexic, or perceptually disabled. Despite their learning problems, these children did not receive special attention in schools.
This article provides a historical perspective on the subject, and what we can learn from past experiences and mis-steps...
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November 23, 2011 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development | 1 Comment(s) |
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Coaching kids with ADHD is often a challenging, and at times frustrating, endeavour which will leave both educators and parents equally exhausted and searching for answers.
In this article we will cover a couple of different areas that directly impact coaching youngsters with ADHD and offer 11 suggestions on building a comprehensive teaching plan. But first, let's take a quick look at some facts about ADHD.
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November 22, 2011 | Posted in Parenting/Child Development | Post a comment |
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Children with learning disabilities have problems reading, and it is commonly noted that, even if they recognize the words, they often cannot flow effortlessly as they read.
As a practitioner who has successfully practised with these children for over 20 years, Darin Browne believes that he can add to the debate on learning disabilities, particularly with regard to the reading proficiency of these children.
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