Children can often be more anxious than adults, as every experience they have is new to them. Depending on the child, their ability to adapt to different circumstances varies. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial to children at times, depending on the circumstances. Some parents may not even be aware…
Read MoreAn autism meltdown is a lot different than a temper tantrum. Temper Tantrum A temper tantrum happens because children are learning how to deal with big emotions. It can be very frustrating for parents, but it is a stage most children go through as part of their development. Temper tantrums range from whining, hitting, crying,…
Read MoreHere is a story from a Mum whose daughter’s journey has not been easy. Emma has had ongoing therapy which has enabled her to start speaking at the age of four and she is being prepared to go to school next year. However, every little set back can be monumental in regards to an autistic…
Read MoreOne of the best things parents can do to help a child with ASD is to create a routine and stick to it, as they tend to respond well when life is scheduled and they know what to expect. Do what you can to not disrupt the routine. If the routine has to be altered,…
Read MoreADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and to be effectively diagnosed, your child needs to have one of these three elements. By adding “inattentive” into the mix means your child may also have trouble concentrating and with attention to detail. You may be able to identify this child easily, as they fidget, can’t sit…
Read MoreAt CCH we are very privileged to come across some amazing Parents. This Blog below was provided to us by a Mum with an autistic son. She wanted to share her story in the hope it would help other Mums in similar situations – Imagine you are listening to loud heavy metal music, trying to…
Read MoreWorking out of CCH in Keilor, DR Brooke Harcourt is our Paediatric and Maternal Dietitian with Family Dietetics. Brooke believes in working with children and their families to develop personalised and attainable nutrition goals. As our Dietician, we have asked Brooke to share a tasty and nutritious recipe with us. Brooke receives lots of requests for this…
Read MoreStudies have consistently found that more than half of autistic children and possibly as many as 4 in 5 have at least one chronic sleep problem. While sleep problems are common and chronic in children with ASD, some parents may not recognise a sleep problem and may not seek treatment. The biggest sleep problems among these children…
Read MoreIn April this year, the World Health Organisation issued the first-ever guidelines for kids’ screen time. The reason behind this was because “Achieving health for all means doing what is best for health right from the beginning of people’s lives,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement. “Early childhood is a period…
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