Different disorders, common symptoms, yet no commonality of treatment ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities are separate, complex, diagnoses, yet have interconnected and overlapping symptoms in areas of academic learning, language and communication, attention, coordinative movements, emotional regulation, social interactions, and other behaviors. Due to this interconnectivity, most children get multiple diagnoses. So, how […]
Children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, sensory processing disorders, and learning disabilities often struggle to learn in school. They also have another thing in common, they experience difficulties with balance and performing motor tasks that require coordination, sequencing, and control. When you don’t feel in control of your body, you have a hard time playing sports, […]
Learning to read is critical to a child’s overall well-being. A child with proficient learning skills, i.e., fluent speed, accuracy, expression, and comprehension, will be in a much better position to maintain a fulfilling, productive life. Our education system is devoted to teaching our children to read, with Phonics programs, tutoring, and extra practice which […]
When parents are expecting a baby, they dream of the incredible future that’s in store for their child. A child is born with a set of primitive reflexes that provide for initial survival. Those primitive reflexes are supposed to disappear for the baby to continue to develop. If that process is blocked or delayed and […]
School is back in session for another exciting school year. You may have a child who just started kindergarten or has moved up to elementary, middle, or high school this year. Parents hope their children are ready to transition to the next grade level, without any serious problems. Unfortunately, many children are not fully school-ready […]
