A communication disorder is a disorder that negatively affects the person’s ability to speak or engage in discussions with other people. It can range from the inability to understand their own native language, or it can be an inability to make the proper sounds necessary for speech.

It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that the child might have some other learning disorder, or in some cases, that the child may be misbehaving and being stubborn. Read more

Dyslexia is one of the most commonly talked about learning disorder, but there is still a lot of misunderstanding about exactly what it is and what it means for the child. Parents also worry over what to do about it, and whether their child can be helped.

Children who suffer from communications disorders suffer emotional and social effects that may be a huge quality of life issue for them. Speech therapy is used to help improve your child or your students’ ability to communicate. Spoken communications is incredibly important to the development of the child, allowing them to express their emotions, needs, and thoughts.

Parenting a child with special needs can be challenging. It requires extra effort in time, awareness, and education. These considerations will be quite different from one child to the next because ‘special needs’ is used as an umbrella term to encompass anything from light learning disabilities to more severe behaviour issues. Proper diagnoses ensure parents will be focusing on the right methods and activities for their child.

Every parent wants their children to succeed. In that quest, parents may go to great lengths to put them on the road to success. Some may put their child in for extra tuition, or put them in specific schools even if it means moving the entire family. This is especially true for parents and educators of children with special needs. Read more

Children with special needs are often misunderstood and overlooked when they really need the most attention and help. It’s not just attention and help; they need people who understand their special requirements and needs so that the help they receive will give them the best chance to be successful.