How to Parent a Child with Asperger Syndrome
30Jan
23Jan
Helping Your Child Manage ADHD Symptoms
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder that can affect children and can cause difficulty with focusing, controlling behavior, and paying attention. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, or you think he or she may have it, there are steps you can take to help your child manage the symptoms and lead a more productive life.
Seek Professional Help
The first step in helping your child manage their ADHD symptoms is to seek professional help....
16Jan
A Guide to Understanding Developmental Disorders in Children
All children develop differently. While some children may reach milestones at a certain age, there is no singular timeline for child development—every child is their unique personality. However, when a child’s development does not follow the general pattern for their age group, it can indicate an underlying developmental disorder. Let’s take a closer look at these disorders and how they can affect your child’s life.
What Are Developmental Disorders?
Developmental disorders are medical terms used to describe conditions during the early stages...
09Jan
Child Conduct Disorders
Conduct disorder is a severe condition that refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems in which an individual disregards social norms and the rights of others. They may demonstrate hostile behavior, such as verbally or physically aggressive outbursts, bullying, theft, vandalism, and arson. Younger children may show early signs of aggression, including pushing, hitting, or biting. This behavior can occur across all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and it often goes hand-in-hand with additional mental health issues. Fortunately,...
03Jan
Signs of Autism in Children and Teenagers
It can sometimes be difficult to recognize signs of autism in older children and teenagers. This is because the signs of autism may become more visible when children enter a new school environment, such as primary or secondary school. The transition to a new school can be challenging for autistic children and teenagers, which might make it difficult for them to hide their diagnosis any longer. Let's take a closer look at the signs of autism in older children and...
27Dec
Panic Disorder in Teens and Children
Panic disorder is a debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide, and it can be hard to understand if you've never experienced one before. Fortunately, people of all ages suffering from these attacks can find relief with proper medical treatment and care. Children and adolescents with panic disorder often experience sudden, unexpected episodes of intense fear or discomfort, including physical symptoms such as accelerated heart rate or difficulty breathing. These attacks can last minutes to hours and come on without...
19Dec
PTSD: Signs and Treatment
The teenage years can be a whirlwind of emotion, but sometimes those feelings can intensify. It's normal for teens to be moody. Still, if your teen is having difficulty in school or is showing signs of irritability or agitation, they may have developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can manifest in different ways and include symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, and avoidance of trauma-related activities.
It's important to note that everyone has their own unique experiences with PTSD...
12Dec
How pre-teens and teens can manage anxiety
About anxiety
Everyone can suffer from anxiety at some point in their life. It's a common emotion characterized by a feeling of worry, fear and apprehension. Anxiety isn't limited to these feelings, however - it also includes physical symptoms like nausea and sweating, as well as changes in behavior like avoiding the source of worry or seeking additional reassurance. Anxiety can be situational and thus resolved after the situation has passed, but it can remain without a specific cause. Everyone experiences...
05Dec
Learning Disorders – Knowing Signs
Learning disorders can make it hard for a child to read, write or do simple math. Understand the signs and what you can do.
What is a learning disorder?
Many children with learning disorders struggle in school long before being diagnosed. This can affect a child's self-esteem and motivation. It is important to be able to recognize the signs of a learning disorder so that you can get your child the help they need. Learning disorders generally affect people of average or...
29Nov
Parenting Teens with ADHD
You and many other parents may wonder why your child hasn’t outgrown their difficulties sitting still, thinking of consequences before acting, resisting distractions, organizing daily activities, and managing time wisely. People used to believe that only young kids had ADHD and that children grew out of it as they got older. Now we know differently. Today’s research has shown that most kids do not outgrow ADHD when they reach adolescence, and most teens don’t outgrow ADHD when they become young...