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Special Needs > Speech and Communication Impairments
Communicating with Your Special Needs Child
...to endure for years, but I have no doubt that Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can help. NLP is...endure for years, but I have no doubt that Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can help. NLP is a relatively...years, but I have no doubt that Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can help. NLP is a relatively new field...
Parenting > School Years
NLP for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
...think we don’t have the tools do deal with it. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) studies the structure...we don’t have the tools do deal with it. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) studies the structure of personal...have the tools do deal with it. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) studies the structure of personal experience...
Global Insights > Education
International Angelman Day: A Global Movement for Change
...platform for communities worldwide to come together and support individuals with Angelman syndrome and their families. Angelman syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 15,000 people. It is characterized by developmental delays, cognitive impairment, speech difficulties,...
Parenting > The Early Years
A Good Teether Can Be a Sanity Saver!
...boys, one of whom has Borderline MR. Typically, the parents have to buy different products for each of the children. The Nawgum was intended for their neuro-typical child. However, they soon found out that both boys were sharing the Nawgum! The parents were happy to see that the children had something to...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Ask the Development Doc: Play Dates for Autism
The Importance of Neuro-Typical Play Dates for Children with Autism Dear Developmental Doc:...Americas, there are children who are what I call "soft souls." These are neuro-typically developing children who not only tolerate the idiosyncratic behaviors...
Parenting > Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis and Independent Assessments: Paving the Path for Your Child's Success
...of the assessment and recommendations for services is tied directly to the funding source. Comprehensive assessments (verbal/non-verbal cognition, neuro-psychological and executive functioning, language, problem solving, social skills,...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Diagnosing and Treating ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common neuro-biologic health conditions seen in school-age children through the adult years. ADHD does not mean not lazy, spoiled kids. It is an identified brain...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Title: Summertime Recommendations for Children with ADHD
...carry over to the following school year. EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS Use the summer months to implement new strategies for changing behavior and improving neuro-cognitive impairments. Children with ADHD are consistently looking for new activities to stimulate the brain. Using a fun brain training routine each...
Parenting > Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis and Independent Assessments: Paving the Way for Your Child's Success
...of the assessment and recommendations for services is tied directly to the funding source. Comprehensive assessments (verbal/non-verbal cognition, neuro-psychological and executive functioning, lan- guage, problem solving, social skills, attention, memory, and adaptive behavior)...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Diagnosing and Treating ADD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common neuro-biologic health conditions seen in school-age children through the adult years. ADHD is not lazy, spoiled kids; it is identified brain chemistry and...
Education > Tutoring
Educational Remediation From the Brain Stem Up: An Interview With Anna Buck
...going to Anna's house" instead of "I have to go to therapy." Paula: What do you mean by "from the brain stem up?" Anna: We treat using Neuro-Developmental Delay (NDD) therapy. We believe that the root problem of learning disabilities for many children is a result of abnormal retention of...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Sensory Integration: Building Blocks
...they perceive their world, and learning becomes labored and delayed. Until the sensory processing is addressed with the brain being rewired with new neuro-pathways for increased processing speed and access to information retrieval, your child will struggle and shut down academically. It is important for...