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ADHD And Learning – Do You Know How YOUR Child Learns? When we talk about ADHD and learning, we are usually thinking about all the problems associated with distraction, impulsivity and lack of focus and we think that these are the overriding factors which will determine a child’s learning. Well, that is a very shallow [...]
I first realised my son was acting strangely at around 17 months old, when I say strangely I mean head-butting radiators and pulling out his own hair without crying . This was no usual phase. He also began biting himself. I took him to my GP who referred me to a paediatrician. The paediatrician team [...]
My Child Has Autism I Feel Guilty My daughter has autism spectrum disorder I feel guilty we did not know sooner. We noticed when she was 14 months old that she had stopped babbling, clapping and waving. She no longer made eye contact with any of us . We became extremely worried and approached the doctor to [...]
Your Must Know Guide To ADHD – 10 Questions Parents Always Ask Did you know that there has been a 66% increase in ADHD cases over the last ten years in the UK? That is why many parents are wondering about causes, diagnosis, and treatment and so on. Actually, only about 10% of those with [...]
I’m going to start much from the beginning so you can get an idea of how our family became how it is today. On the 6th July 2006 we had our first son he was premature but thankfully had no health problems and that was family life for 21 months. We had our second son [...]
Many parents can become frightened and alarmed upon discovering that their child is autistic. The prospect can be quite intimidating and for some, an exercise in patience. However, raising autistic children can be just as rewarding an experience as raising those without the disorder. Children can be a challenge regardless of their or age or [...]
Kids with ADHD more likely to have accidents “ADHD is a disorder that’s associated with impulsive behaviors — children do things without thinking. It’s associated with inattention — they’re not really paying attention to risks in their environment. And it’s associated with executive function — planning ahead, thinking ahead and having inhibition when you need [...]
Having a son with a special need can be difficult. My son is 9 years old and has ADHD, also severe learning difficulties; my son is being tested for sensory problems also. It all started when he was 2 years old, I remember speaking to my health visitor and I told her I thought my son [...]
Someone else did that for me, and I will be forever grateful to them. I was called into nursery where my then two year old would hide under the table and pretend to be a dog. They would observe her behaviour and tell me about how differently she acted compared to the other children. I [...]
A mum writes me a poem about autism to share here on the blog. Her little boy has Autism and she wants to show those who do not know much about it, a chance to learn more and hopefully become more understanding. She has faced judgement and at times feels Autism is so misunderstood. She [...]
I lost a baby early on in pregnancy and became pregnant again with my son 3 months later. The pregnancy went well and my beautiful son was born. It was best day off my life the day. A day i’ll never forget. I suffered with PND (postnatal depression) after his birth and with the [...]
I have never really come across Autism till I started my mums group – now it seems Autism is something we come across daily. Coping with autism is something mothers do day in and day out and is it any wonder so many tell me they become frustrated when people stare at their children. Autism [...]
My story may seem dull to some but to me it is important. I had my first son on the 10.5.08. At a week old he stopped breathing and the hospital thought he had meningitis. He was rushed into a room where he was monitored closely and pumped full of drugs (most terrifying time of [...]
Chiropractic for kids Let’s be real for a second. Kids have rough lives too. We all dream that our kids will grow up in a storybook Lord of the Rings township, where their days are spent running without a care through pastures of flowers and riding ponies in San Diego. Sorry, but I [...]
Living with children with adhd can be stressful time consuming and hard work !! Trust me I no I grew up with two brothers that had severe adhd couldn’t concentrate and the strength of them both was incredible although my brother was 3 years younger than me I wouldn’t ever pick on him I made [...]
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