There is a lot to understand about learning disabilities, and some of it is not always so obvious, and sometimes we make assumptions that may not be true. When a child is diagnosed with a learning disability, it’s often assumed this will greatly affect their ability to learn. In some sense it may be true, but this is not always the case.
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You may have heard people talk about becoming your best self, but it’s entirely understandable if you’re unclear about what that really means.
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If you are unsure about how your child’s speech and language is developing because they may appear to be unresponsive to vocal cues or seem to be taking longer than their peers to speak in full sentences, the natural reaction may be to think the child might have speech and language delay. This may not always be the case.
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Counselling is often thought to only be for people who have issues that they need solved; but this is not always the case. Counselling can and does benefit anyone and has a variety of benefits, from general mental health, to finding purpose, and even finding out who you really are as a person.
Early childhood intervention is an educational and support system for young children who have developmental delays or disabilities. It also supports children who may have been victims of abuse or neglect.
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As a parent, you probably already spend a lot of time with your child; but if your instinct is to be even more involved, you may be on to something. Beyond just the time that parents spend with their child, the parent’s emotional involvement in a child’s development can be crucial to how the child develops emotionally, psychologically, socially.
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If you’re the type of person who people turn to in times of need, there’s a good chance you’re spending more time looking after other people’s emotional needs than your own.
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College of Allied Educators provides a series of WSQ courses that may give you a head start if you’re looking to start your career in the special education industry, or may be exploring a mid-career change and want to work with children
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The idea of following our dreams has been with us for many generations but has only really become a major aspirational goal for more and more people, young and old. It used to be something for young people to chase after, but nowadays there is an acceptance that there is no age limit.
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Communication is an important part of any child’s development. The better and more often your child can communicate, the more likely they will be able to convey their needs and emotions to you. When they are unable to properly convey their feelings, thoughts, and needs, they may end up acting out, may become disruptive, or even take that frustration out on themselves. It is essential to guide children so they learn how to better communicate with you, and their peers.
Getting a child to open up can sometimes be difficult. Pressing the child with questions is counterproductive as it triggers their self defence mechanism. When the child does not open up, they are more difficult to teach and learning opportunities diminish.
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