Know the difference between hearing and active listening: Just hearing a child or adult does not mean you actually heard them. For example make sure you are paying attention, making eye contact and try to avoid distractions in the environment.…
In a world where we are constantly surrounded by negative news, stories, stresses of everyday life, and increasing school or work demands, it is often difficult to maintain an optimistic attitude, for both children and adults. As a professional working with…
What is Sensory Integration? Think of all the sensations you experience while dressing, bathing, walking or riding a bike. The feeling of the cloth against your skin. The sound of the water splashing. The wind blowing against your face as…
You are at the head of that long, oak table in the conference room. Among the participants, the principal, a general education teacher, and two concerned parents. The table is strewn about with stacks of papers, pens, data, and a…
Taking your child to his regular checkup is one way of making sure he or she is on track with their developmental milestones. Some physicians have training in various areas of development, some do not. Use the information below, and…