Misophonia is a disorder where people have abnormally strong and negative reactions to the ordinary sounds humans make, such as chewing or breathing.It is not unusual for people to occasionally be irritated by some everyday sounds. But for...
Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory processing disorder is a condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses. Formerly referred to as sensory integration dysfunction, it is not currently recognized as...
What Is a Genius IQ Score?
What Is an Average IQ Score?An average IQ score is between 85 and 115. 68% of IQ scores fall within one standard deviation of the mean. That means that the majority of people have an IQ score between 85 and 115.A Breakdown of IQ...
Ways to stop a panic attack
Panic attacks can create various physical and emotional symptoms.Physical symptoms may include:sweatingrapid breathinga racing heartbeatEmotional symptoms may include:feelings of fear and anxietyintense, repetitive...
A few things to note about seizure prevention
Keep in mind that there are different types of seizures that may affect different parts of your brain. Each person’s experiences with seizures may vary, too.Doing so can also help reduce the chances of developing related conditions,...
Getting to know the child you are trying to teach
Start by talking to the child's immediate family. Parents are children's first and most important educators; they will have a wealth of information about their child to share with you. You will need to listen to what the parents have to say with...
What are seizures?
Seizures are changes in the brain’s electrical activity. These changes can cause dramatic, noticeable symptoms, or in other cases no symptoms at all.The symptoms of a severe seizure include violent shaking and a loss of control. However, mild...
Making Social Media More Accessible to People with Disabilities
Social media is a very popular tool among people with disabilities to stay connected despite the fact that most social media tools are not fully accessible. Staying connected electronically is even more important if a disability prevents a person...
6 Ways to Deal with Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of tantrums, meltdowns and freak-outs. Emotional regulation is a skill we all have to learn, and some kids take longer to master self-control than others. But how do you know when...
What is accessibility?
Overview: AccessibilityThis article starts the module off with a good look at what accessibility is — this overview includes what groups of people we need to consider and why, what tools different people use to interact with the web, and how...