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3 Misconceptions about ADHD
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder. ADHD is often diagnosed in early childhood and is characterised by an inability to focus, forgetfulness, hyperactivity, and often an inability to get along with peer groups. Read more
Speech Therapy Workshop
College of Allied Educators is pleased to invite you to our SPEECH THERAPY WORKSHOP.
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What is Nondirective Play in therapy?
Especially at a young age, children are not always able to properly vocalise the complexity of their feelings or the thoughts they have. When the child is unable to do so, therapy can sometimes grind to a standstill and end in frustration for the child, making recovery from traumatic events even harder. Read more
Can someone with ADHD be calm and quiet?
The most common understanding of someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is that they are highly energetic and jumping around everywhere, unable to sit still for any length of time. It is this image that confuses people because playful children without ADHD also display the exact same behaviour. Read more
Do you know what dyscalculia is?
Many people have heard of Dyslexia but may have never heard of Dyscalculia.
Dyscalculia is sometimes referred to as the math disorder. It’s a condition where those affected have severe difficulties in making arithmetic calculations. While Dyslexia tends to affect more boys than girls, Dyscalculia seems to affect boys and girls equally. Read more
What if they don’t know they need help?
Sometimes we see those around us going through tough times, perhaps struggling with things happening in their life and having issues coming to terms with it. When it is someone we don’t know very well, we may be much more careful about offering help, but for those closest to us, our friends and family, we may often feel a sense of duty and responsibility to help them. Read more
Do people underestimate learning disorders?
The most common learning disorders and special needs are Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. These are some of the most likely disorders that educators and parents will encounter; and as many as 10% of all students will have one or more of the symptoms. Read more
Professional Certificate in Speech Therapy Assistant
Join us for the Professional Certificate in Speech Therapy Assistant programme and gain the tools to assist in the assessment, screening and treatment of communication and speech disorders to help affected children and adults gain their independence and improve the quality of their lives. Read more
Do you second guess yourself?
Not everyone second guesses themselves but you know you do when you perpetually catch yourself questioning things you have said, or done, or even thought. You know you second guess yourself when you quietly question what others meant when they did or said something. Read more