How Can You Help a Child with Autism?
Having a child with autism can be challenging. There are, however many things parents can do to help a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) overcome their challenges. Look after yourself first It’s important to make sure you get the support you need. When you’re looking after a child with ASD, taking care of yourself […]
Impulsivity in ADHD – what role does it play?
Impulsivity is the tendency to act without thinking. What does it look like in children? All children are a little impulsive so when it happens once in a while, it can look like normal child behaviour. When it happens a lot, though, it looks like what it actually is: trouble with self-control. How to spot […]
How Girls and Boys with ADHD May Differ
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in children. It’s a neuro-developmental disorder that may cause a range of hyperactive and disruptive behaviours. Children with ADHD often find it difficult to focus, sit still, and stay organised. Many children will display symptoms before the age of 7. But sometimes […]
ADHD or ADD – what is the difference?
Reading up about ADHD or ADD can be rather confusing. Perhaps your child daydreams a lot at school and is easily distracted? Maybe he fidgets constantly. You might wonder if he has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Or is it Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? Is there a difference? Many people use the terms to mean […]
What is ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)?
ADD (Attention deficit disorder) is a complex condition. It can present in one of two ways. When a child finds it difficult to concentrate, is easily distracted or has problems remembering they are usually diagnosed with ADD. But if they are also hyperactive and impulsive they are diagnosed with ADHD. It can all be rather […]
How Can You Help a Child with ADD at Home?
Parenting a child or teen with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or sometime also called ADD) can be frustrating. Sometimes even plain overwhelming. But as a parent you can help your child overcome daily challenges, channel their energy into positive arenas, and bring greater calm to your family. Tip 1: In order to help a child […]
How to help a child with Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is still a relatively unknown disorder. But awareness around this difficulty is slowly growing. Children with Dyscalculia find it difficult to understand numbers and their relationship. It is a developmental disorder that involves difficulty conceptualizing and performing mathematics. Has your child been diagnosed with Dyscalculia? Here are some practical ways in which you can […]
Learning maths skills early on is easy!
Children use early math skills in everything they do. We call these developing maths skills: numeracy – the ability to understand and work with numbers. Even simple routines like tidying up, brushing teeth and going shopping can be used as opportunities to teach your child about math. Math is Everywhere! Mathematics helps children to makes […]
Understanding Dyscalculia in Children
Dyscalculia in children my be less well know, but its effects can be just as devastating as that of its more famous cousin: Dyslexia. Where Dyslexia is a reading disability, Dyscalculia is a maths disability. It makes it difficult for kids to comprehend number and quantity concepts like bigger and smaller. Maths symbols may be […]
The sequence in which Early Numeracy Skills develop
Numeracy skills help us navigate important everyday tasks such as shopping, cooking, understanding sports scores and even travelling. But before we can start teaching children formal maths concepts at school, we need to first make sure that they have a solid foundation of early numeracy skills. Rote counting is the first step in numeracy development: […]
