Neuroplasticity in education
Neuroplasticity, in my opinion is one of the most exciting concepts discovered by brain scientists in recent years. What it means, in essence, is that our brains can change – significantly – without operations or medication. Now, don’t get me wrong: I’m not saying that there is not a place for neurological medications or operational […]
Kids learning: Different types of memory
From time to time my assessments indicate that a child may have a memory problem and when I point this out to the parents I am usually met with a response such as: “It doesn’t make sense – she can remember things that happened years ago when she was still a little girl. She can’t […]
10 Golden rules for parents of children with a learning difficulty
Having a child with a learning difficulty may be leave parents feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do or where to go looking for help. Implementing these golden rules below should help you, and your child, navigate through the difficult times: Take one day at a time. Remember that you do not have […]
ADHD Myths – 7 things that are not true
ADHD is undoubtedly a controversial diagnosis. It presents with sets of confusing symptoms that may leave parents at a loss in trying to understand their child’s learning difficulty. Below we dispel some of the most commonly held myths: Myth 1: Hyperactive children are overstimulated I know it may be hard to believe, but children with […]
Helping your child with sensory processing disorder
If you suspect that your child might be suffering from Sensory Processing Disorder, it would be beneficial to have him assessed by an Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Peadiatrician. The sooner Sensory Processing Disorder is diagnosed, the sooner therapy can start and the better the chances of improvement. Treatment for Sensory Processing Disorder is mainly […]
What is sensory processing disorder?
The term sensory processing disorder is often bandied around – but what does it mean? Sensory processing (also known as sensory integration) is, in essence what your brain does with the information it receives from your senses. Without even realising it our sense organs are constantly gathering information from the environment around us and our […]
What is selective mutism?
Children who suffer from selective mutism are able to speak and have a good understanding of language, but do not speak in specific situations or to specific people. Experts have found that children with selective mutism suffer from severe anxiety and it is this anxiety that prevents them from speaking – in essence the mutism […]
Five things you probably didn’t know about ADHD
Believe me, when I was newly graduated there are many things that I didn’t know about ADHD. Sure, the textbooks and lectures taught me some things. But over my years in clinical practice, I have to come to see patterns of behaviour related to ADHD in children that are not always mentioned in popular literature. […]
How to get the most from a psycho-educational assessment
Has your child’s teacher suggested that they need a psycho-educational assessment? This often comes as a rather nasty surprise to most parents. It’s what economists call a grudge purchase. Not something you get because you really want it but because you feel you have to. Here are some tips to help you get the most […]
