What is a non-verbal cue? The best way to describe a non-verbal cue is to think about facial expressions and body language. Some studies say there are seven non-verbal cues, and others say ten. So here are the ten to ensure we don’t miss any: Facial Expressions Gestures Paralinguistics (tone, loudness, inflection, and pitch of…
Read MoreChildren with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) may face additional challenges on their first day of school. However, there are several strategies that parents and teachers can use to help these children have a successful start to the school year. First, it is important to communicate with the child’s teacher and school staff about the child’s diagnosis…
Read MoreRaising a child with a disability has challenges for the child with the disability and their siblings too. Siblings often feel left out but need to feel they are just as important as their sibling with a disability. They need to know the people in their lives care about them and understand what they are…
Read MoreWhy do some kindergarten children refuse naps while others have a meltdown without an afternoon snooze? Researchers suspect it may have much to do with a specific memory-related part of the brain. While young children all need a lot of sleep, they vary widely when they stop napping during the day. Some leave naps behind…
Read MoreDuring childhood, when you bring your child to see a Paediatrician and other specialist services regularly, it may be easy to overlook the role of your GP in your child’s care. Your GP remains an important member of your team over time. In addition to providing health care, referrals and prescriptions as needed, your GP…
Read MoreMost children with ASD are not diagnosed until approximately four years old, yet ASD can be reliably identified by the age of two. There is also expanding research on the early identification of infants who may be at risk for ASD. There are numerous reasons why early diagnosis helps not just the child but also…
Read MoreA nonverbal learning disorder is, as it reads, a nonverbal learning disability though this may be confusing. It can often be an overlooked, misunderstood, and under-diagnosed learning disability. It is characterised by poor visual, spatial, and organisational skills, difficulty recognising and processing nonverbal cues and poor motor performance. Calling it “non-verbal learning disorder” is confusing…
Read MoreBeing able to communicate is essential for all of us. The first three years of life, when the brain is developing and maturing, is the most intensive period for acquiring speech and language skills. Children vary in their development of speech and language skills. However, they all follow a natural progression or milestones for mastering…
Read MoreA highly sensitive child is one of the fifteen to twenty per cent of children born with a nervous system that is highly aware and quick to react to everything. This makes them quick to grasp subtle changes, prefer to reflect deeply before acting, and generally behave conscientiously. Highly sensitive children are wired to experience…
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