What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? And why is it often overlooked?
Takeaway: Children with autism have problems with social interaction, get stuck with repetitive behaviour, and are overloaded by sensory stimuli. But there’s such a variation in autistic behaviour that...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Dyspraxia (Or, Developmental Coordination Disorder)
Takeaway: Dyspraxia is a developmental difference where the brain has trouble coordinating physical movements. Children with dyspraxia appear ‘clumsy’ and have problems with everyday activities like...
View ArticleAutism Evaluation – Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised
Takeaway: Parents can spot the signs of autism long before anyone else. You just need an expert to help make sense of what you see. That’s what the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) is all...
View ArticleHow LEGO Therapy Uses ‘Play Time’ to Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
Takeaway: LEGO therapy is a fun, multisensory type of group play therapy that can help your child develop her social (and other) skills. Sessions happen at regular intervals (ideally every week), a...
View ArticleWhy Dysgraphia Is About More than Just Messy Handwriting
Takeaway: Dysgraphia is a learning difference that affects how a child writes. But it’s more than just that. It affects the way she processes information, thinks, and remembers, too. And these all...
View ArticleWhat Are the Signs of ADHD? And What Can You Do About Them?
Takeaway: With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), children are easily distracted, hyperactive, and impulsive. And this can make it harder for them to get things done, listen to the adults...
View ArticleWhy Is Dyspraxia So Emotionally Draining For Your Child?
Takeaway: Dyspraxia makes every little task much harder. And this can leave your child feeling upset, frustrated, and demoralised about seeming so ‘limited.’ But you can help by showing her how to work...
View ArticleWhat Is Life Like For Children With Sensory Processing Disorder
Takeaway: We make sense of the world around us because our brains process a constant stream of sensory signals. But for some people, these signals get crossed and become like a traffic jam in their...
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