1. Is it true that boys have ADHD more often than girls? The short answer is “yes” – 3 to 6 times more boys. The longer answer is that girls may be under diagnosed because they typically display less severe social problems. Boys are more at risk of developing almost every behavioural or emotional problem. 2. Do ADHD children also have other significant problems? Yes. The following is an incomplete list of problems commonly seen […]
Individuals with full blown FASD display characteristic facial features: short palpebral fissures (separation between the upper and lower eyelids) flat midface short nose indistinct philtrum (the depression between the nose and upper lip bordered by ridges) thin upper lip Associated facial features: epicanthal folds of the upper eyelid (from the nose to the inner side of the eyebrow) low nasal bridge minor ear anomalies micrognathia (small lower jaw) Many individuals diagnosed with FASD do not […]
Adult depression is usually just that: depression Adolescent depression is frequently accompanied or preceded by other disorders complicating the diagnosis and treatment: – ADHD – GAD – CD – OCD – PTSD – substance abuse
TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS 1. Separation Anxiety – fear of being separated from parents 2. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – obsessive – intrusive, recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses or images – compulsive – behaviour the individual feels driven to perform – may involve intricate rules – believe the behaviour will prevent a terrible event from occuring 3. Social Phobia – fear of “performing” in public 4. Generalized […]
No two children are the same. There are no universal disciplinary techniques that apply to all children. There are however, some general principles to keep in mind: tantrums are normal in young children tantrums are vehicles to teach valuable life long lessons children manifest tantrums most often: a) when their wishes are not met b) when they are tired or hungry 4. your appropriate response is critical and will determine if your child learns those […]
This full day or 2 evening workshop will introduce you […]
Many parents wonder what hit them when their sweet little baby turns into an unreasonable toddler – ideas for dealing with mealtime, bedtime, temper tanturms, toilet training, noncompliance, etc.
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