The General Knowledge about Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

WHAT IS PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war combat, rape, or who have been threatened with death, sexual violence, or serious injury. PTSD’s symptoms may begin either shortly […]

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Why is sensory play so important?

From birth through to early childhood, children use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving and hearing. Young brains are driven to seek out new experiences and learn new things. New sensations and experiences are fuel for brain growth.  […]

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How to teach your child to love reading

A love of reading opens the door to adventures, learning new things and a whole host of key language skills such as speech development and vocabulary building. Spending time with books also creates special moments for you to bond with your child and enjoy each other’s company. Just 10 to 15 minutes a day with […]

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Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development

Children’s brains develop in spurts called critical periods. The first occurs around age 2, with a second one occurring during adolescence. At the start of these periods, the number of connections (synapses) between brain cells (neurons) doubles. Two-year-olds have twice as many synapses as adults. Because these connections between brain cells are where learning occurs, […]

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Why play matters

The importance of how children learn through play Learning through play Play is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. It helps to build self worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves. Because it’s fun, children often become very […]

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What Is Conduct Disorder?

Conduct disorder is a group of behavioral and emotional problems that usually begins during childhood or adolescence. Children and adolescents with the disorder have a difficult time following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way. They may display aggressive, destructive, and deceitful behaviors that can violate the rights of others. Adults and other children […]

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What is a childhood disability?

What is a childhood disability? A person with a disability is unable to perform certain functions as well as most others. The disability may be physical, it may involve senses like seeing or hearing, it may involve the inability to think clearly, or it may involve mental health.  Many people with a disability have full […]

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Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability (ID), is characterized by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for day-to-day living. People with intellectual disabilities can and do learn new skills, but they learn them more slowly. There are varying degrees of intellectual disability, from mild to profound. What is intellectual disability? Someone with intellectual disability […]

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Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). Also called reading disability, dyslexia affects areas of the brain that process language. People with dyslexia have normal intelligence and usually have normal vision. Most children with dyslexia can succeed […]

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Importance of Special Education for children with Special Needs

Children with learning disabilities are often neglected and looked down upon by the society. They often receive negative feedback from schools and hence refuse to develop positive cognitions to the outside world. This is very wrong. As humans, it is but their basic right to an equal opportunity of receiving education. Special education therefore basically […]

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HOW TO ENCOURAGE GOOD READING HABITS IN KIDS

The key to encouraging reading habits in kids is reading with them at home from a young age. By reading together often, your child will learn first hand the joys reading can bring, helping him or her develop a motivation to read. However, every student learns and processes information differently. This means that some children […]

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Teach Your Child the Importance of Responsibility

One of the greatest missions that a parent can have is to teach their children the importance of responsibility, so they can achieve their goals in life with commitment, dedication, and conscience. Taking responsibility for things should begin when a child is small. Parents are committed to teaching the importance of responsibility to their children. […]

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