Do you want to learn about Executive Functions and how they can help your child learn and develop? This post will tell you about executive functions: inhibitory control, working memory and cognitive flexibility. Your child needs them for self-control and self-regulation, as well as for planning, organising and completing tasks. You will also read about the role of executive function…
Did you know it takes one to two years to get an Autism diagnosis? Learn why often receiving an Autism diagnosis for your child takes so long. Find out the steps and reasons for the complicated process of being diagnosed. You can read about how it all works in this post. What is Autism? Autism, known as Autism Spectrum Disorder…
If you are wondering what it is like to be working with children with Special Needs, read this post about five things I have learnt as someone supporting them in school. You might consider working in a school or with children in a different setting. You might be a curious parent who wants to know how it feels to work…
Find out what you should consider when choosing a school for your child with Special Needs and if the school is ready to support your child. Finding and choosing a school for your child might not be easy. We want to ensure they get the best possible education and that children are well looked after. After all, children spend…
Problems with communication may lead to other issues in daily life. They can cause frustration if the child is not understood or they cannot understand you.But you don’t have to be a speech and language therapist or pathologist to start helping your child with their speech and understanding. With my simple and easy tips, you can support your child and help them boost their speaking and understanding. And in most cases, they do not require special resources or preparation.
You can incorporate these tips into your everyday routine because they are not complicated and will feel natural when using them.
In my post, I will tell you about 14 reasons why your child with ADHD might be lying.
You will also find out what you can do about it and how to try to minimise it.
Frequent and repeated lying may cause difficulties, conflict and family problems.
It will frustrate the parents or carers and the child themselves and may lead to lower self-esteem and lack of self-confidence.
Knowing the reasons and patterns of your child’s lying will help you support them and empower them to try and minimise their lying habits.
Find out how you can help your child develop and practice their fine motor skills. With fifty ideas all in one place you will be ready to support your child and help them improve their writing, holding objects, dressing themselves, tying shoelaces or feeding themselves.
You might be wondering or even worrying about how your child’s school supports them. You may also wonder what your child on the autism spectrum does at school all day. Find out what support your child is getting if they are in primary (elementary) mainstream school. Learn what interventions might be used with your child.
If your little one often worries, tends to be sad or scared or lacks confidence in trying new things, they might suffer from anxiety. Find out what anxiety is and how it looks in children. Learn what problems it may cause and how you can help your child if they have anxiety.
Find out what are gross motor skills and why they are important. Read on to discover how they influence your child’s social skills and cognition.Learn about gross motor skills and Autism and find out how you can help your child develop and support them