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Health > Alternative Medicine
Neurofeedback: Myth and Reality
...disorders. As a practicing Neurologist, with expertise and certification...electroencephalography and Cognitive-Behavioral Neurology, I have...electroencephalography and Cognitive-Behavioral Neurology, I have had opportunity...and Cognitive-Behavioral Neurology, I have had opportunity to...possibilities for the variety of behavioral manifestations seen in ADHD....
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
When ADHD Isn't Alone: Understanding Co-Occurring Anxiety, Dyslexia, and Learning Differences
...homework, but they still avoid reading. Behavioral strategies reduce impulsivity, but...together. Many share underlying neurological pathways. ADHD and dyslexia both...cause dyslexia or anxiety, but the neurological systems they affect intersect....also make it harder to manage the cognitive load of anxiety. Sleep disruption,...
Medical > Neurology
Navigating Epilepsy: Comprehensive Guide for Individuals with Special Needs
...Individuals. In the sphere of neurology, few conditions are weighed...Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological disorder marked by...life and underlying cognitive or physical challenges....two essential factors: cognition and behavior. Changes...factors: cognition and behavior. Changes in social interaction,...Specialists such as neurologists and neuropsychologists...
Health > Diagnosis
The Neuropsychological Evaluation: A Complete Guide for Parents
...Common triggers include persistent academic struggles despite intervention, behavioral challenges that don't respond to typical management strategies, or suspected...learning disabilities that require formal diagnosis. The evaluation measures cognitive domains that other assessments miss. A child who reads at grade level...
Parenting > Early Intervention
Navigating the Early Intervention System for Children with Special Needs
...evaluations Speech and language therapy Physical therapy Occupational therapy Behavioral support and therapy Family education and counseling Services are usually...school and beyond. Research shows that early intervention can: Improve cognitive, communication, and social-emotional skills Reduce the need for special...
Global Insights > Education
International Angelman Day: A Global Movement for Change
...estimated 1 in 15,000 people. It is characterized by developmental delays, cognitive impairment, speech difficulties, and a unique behavioral profile. Given...developmental delays, cognitive impairment, speech difficulties, and a unique behavioral profile. Given the complex nature of Angelman syndrome, raising awareness...
Medical > Psychiatry
Medical Psychiatry and its Role in Managing Anxiety in Special Needs Children
...coping mechanisms for children with special needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most common...mechanisms for children with special needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most common ones....thoughts have a direct influence on our feelings and behaviors. In the case of children, they learn that by...
Medical > Pediatrics
Therapeutic Approaches to Autism: Exploring Pediatric Possibilities
...social skills, and positive behaviors during the most significant...therapy relies on traditional behavioral interventions such as cognitive-behavioral...behavioral interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)...interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and applied...therapy (CBT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA), newer, more...
Education > Accommodations
Special Needs in Education
...refers to alternative education programs that teach children with academic, behavioral, social, health, or physical needs that extend beyond what can be offered...Developmental delay Emotional disability Language or speech impairment Cognitive disability Learning disabilities Blind or low vision Deaf or hard...
Health > Diagnosis
Do You Need a Developmental Pediatrician?
...pediatricians are doctors who specialize in children with developmental or behavioral concerns, or specific developmental disabilities. Developmental pediatricians...perspective of the whole child: seeing how health, sleep, diet, motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development interact.A developmental perspective...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Unlocking Your Child’s Potential with Neurofeedback
...delays, therapists have discovered a variety of behavioral, nutritional, and medical offerings to improve...research is thatonce the physiology changes, behaviors, cognitive abilities, and emotions change as...is thatonce the physiology changes, behaviors, cognitive abilities, and emotions change as well. The process...
Therapies > Occupational
What is Autism Movement Therapy?
...pathways (neuroplasticity) through a process called cognitive redirection. Autism Movement Therapy (AMT) is...processing, rhythm and sequencing into a "whole brain" cognitive thinking approach to significantly improve behavioral,...cognitive thinking approach to significantly improve behavioral, emotional, academic, social and speech and language...