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Explaining Your Child's Diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, and Other Neurodivergent Conditions
Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, or another neurodivergent condition for your child can be both overwhelming and reassuring. It helps you better understand your child's unique strengths and challenges, but discussing it with them requires care and sensitivity. In this article, Dr. Minna Chau, Chief Child Psychologist and Founder of Sprout in Motion, shares expert advice on how to approach the conversation with your child, empowering you to support their development and promote self-acceptance.
How Speech Therapists Help Young Children Prepare for Kindergarten Interview
Speech therapists play a key role in helping young children feel confident and communicative as they approach their kindergarten interviews. Through targeted language exercises, social skills practice, and personalized support, they guide children to express themselves clearly and interact comfortably. This foundation not only boosts children’s interview readiness but sets them up for success in their early academic and social journeys.
Understanding the Benefits of Psychoeducational Assessments for Your Child
Psychoeducational assessments help parents understand and support their child’s learning and development. By identifying specific needs early, like reading difficulties or attention challenges, assessments enable targeted interventions, personalized learning plans, and exam accommodations, empowering children to thrive academically. Working with qualified professionals ensures reliable insights to guide effective support strategies for your child’s success.
How Shadow Teacher Support Children's Integration into Mainstream Classrooms
In inclusive education, shadow teachers, or educational assistants, play a vital role in helping children with diverse learning needs successfully integrate into mainstream classrooms. By providing individualized academic, emotional, and social support, shadow teachers foster inclusion, helping students reach their full potential while promoting a positive and collaborative learning environment for all.
Selective Mutism: Understanding and Supporting Children with Anxiety
Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder where children who can speak remain silent in specific social situations, often at the start of the school year. Understanding and addressing this condition requires patience and support from both parents and teachers to help the child gradually overcome communication challenges.
How occupational therapist support a child with EF challenges?
Occupational therapists help children strengthen essential executive functioning skills like attention, emotional regulation, and impulse control. Through targeted interventions, they address sensory processing challenges, supporting children's ability to focus, manage emotions, and plan tasks—crucial for academic success and personal development.
Introducing Your Child to the New Teacher: A Guide for Parents
The start of a new school year often brings excitement and anxiety for both children and parents. One significant transition is meeting a new teacher. As a parent, you can play a crucial role in easing this change. This guide offers practical tips, such as preparing your child emotionally, sharing key information with the teacher, and establishing routines. By fostering open communication, staying positive, and getting involved, you can help your child navigate this transition confidently and set the stage for a successful school year.
Parental Psychological Challenges During Extended Breaks and Effective Coping Strategies
Extended breaks, like summer vacations or holidays, offer precious family time but can also challenge parents psychologically. This blog explores common parental struggles during these periods, such as burnout, stress, guilt, and social pressure. Discover effective coping strategies to maintain mental well-being, from self-care and time management to seeking support. Learn how to create a positive and fulfilling break for your family while prioritizing your mental health.