Individuals with Autism can respond to certain words, known as “trigger words,” in very different ways. Sometimes the response can be aggressive, violent, or result in socially unacceptable behaviors. To better understand the concept of trigger words for individuals...
Executive function is defined as the ability for an individual to accomplish a task by controlling their behavior enough to do so. Executive function uses cognitive skills to complete the task. A new research study conducted by the University of Potsdam in Germany...
Disruptive Behavior Disorders The two most seen types of Disruptive Behavior Disorders are Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Disruptive Behavior Disorders are commonly found in young children but are also often misconstrued with another...
“Normal” behavior is dependent upon a lot of variables. Factors such as the child’s age, emotional and physical development, and their personality all weigh into what is normal behavior for any given child. Other factors include what is expected of the child by family...
Many of us have gone through life with the belief that, as humans, it takes us years to develop the ability to understand the perspective of others. What’s more, many adults don’t even seem to understand or care about how others see the world. A recent report based on...
American author, Henry Van Dyke quoted, “A friend is what the heart needs all the time.” That is such an uplifting and true statement for many. Having a friend can heal a heart, help through rough times and even be the best kind of medicine. Though this sounds real...
For children up to six years old, storytelling can be a very useful and healthy tool. Telling or reading them a story will light up their imagination, helping them with the development of language, literacy and the general development of their brains. At this age,...
At some point in our lives, we probably all have heard our mom say, “stop biting your nails.” You probably never thought anything of it and you may still do it today. Some may bite their nails while taking a test or waiting for important news. Most say that’s just a...
The autism spectrum disorder is a condition that impairs a person’s ability to perceive the world around them and to interact with others. People with this disorder can display a number of different symptoms, hence the “spectrum” part of its name. It presents itself...
Having a child, no matter what situation you are in, the child’s personality or even the environment is no easy task. As a parent, you will always strive to give them the best and you will want to make sure they grow up to be good, balanced people who can make it in...
