Depression is not a normal part of growing older, and it should never be taken lightly. Unfortunately, depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated in older adults, and they may feel reluctant to seek help. Symptoms of depression may be different or less obvious in older adults,...
Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months or younger. By age 2, a diagnosis by an experienced professional can be considered very reliable [1]. However, many children do not receive a final diagnosis until much older. Some people are not diagnosed until they are adolescents or adults. This delay means that children with ASD might...
Ways a Child with Autism Processes Information Differently
Children with autism experience the world this way because from early on they are wired to process information differently. Understanding how they process can help you as a parent not only better communicate with them but can also help you draw on greater empathy during life’s more exasperating moments...
4 Essential Life Skills for Special Needs Children
People with special needs can be trained to have practical living skills such as maintaining the safety of a house. They can also learn how to get their house repaired, and to service the heating/cooling systems, and other appliances, if and when necessary...
Games and Activities for Children with Special Needs and Autism
Board games are powerful tools for family bonding and learning social skills like sharing and taking turns. Choose a game of your child's liking and remember to tweak the rules to suit him – the aim is to let him have fun...
What Is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is different for everyone. Some people have a mild form that they eventually learn how to manage. Others have a little more trouble overcoming it. Even if children aren't able to fully outgrow dyslexia, they can still go to college and succeed in life...
7 Amazing Benefits of Teletherapy for Your Family
Dropping off your child to a therapist and then picking him up is a time-consuming duty. At times, office meetings and work commitments won’t allow you to take your child to therapy...
A Detailed Look at the Different Types of Special Education
Students who need a bit more focused help from a speech-language therapist, occupational therapist, or another specialist may be pulled out of the classroom for work in a one-on-one or group setting. Students who struggle in reading, writing, or speech are often placed within these types of programs...
Parenting children with special needs during COVID-19
If your child has a treatment plan — which might include things such as a list of prescription medicines, therapy instructions, and emergency and medical contacts — make sure that it's up to date and accessible. It may help to have it in the form of an electronic document that you can easily share...
What Is Psychology?
Psychology allows people to understand more about how the body and mind work together. This knowledge can help with decision-making and avoiding stressful situations. It can help with time management, setting and achieving goals, and living effectively...