Most species of animals do not have the capability of planning for the future. They are unable to “self talk”. They react on impulse and are not able to evaluate their past actions rationally. Humans however do have this capability. It is called “executive function” and it gives us the option of modulating our behaviour. No single part of the human brain is solely in charge of this modulation, however it does appear that our […]
I am please once again to be a part of the training team for new Child and Youth Counsellor program (formerly Child & Youth Worker) at Fanshawe College (Woodstock campus). This 3 year program includes 3 academic semesters and 3 work term placements. Graduates move onto helping youth in schools, agencies, etc.
CAUSES not clearly understood no consensus interaction between: – brain chemistry – genetic vulnerability, life events, coping skills There is no gene or gene cluster, no one environmental factor or a single loss or traumatic event that triggers major depression. Very conscientious, perfectionist types appear to be more prone to depression than their easy going peers. Major depressive disorder usually spontaneously passes within 2 years. […]
” Diagnosis drives treatment”. It is imperative that a correct diagnosis be made before a doctor prescribes a treatment. One of the difficulties in diagnosing ADD/ADHD is that there are numerous conditions that can cause ADD/ADHD symptoms. Below is a partial list of some of these conditions: hyperthyroidism pin worms sleep disorder ear infections hearing disorder mild seizures malnutrition nutritional deficiencies substance abuse some prescription drugs (eg. Dimetapp, Dilantin) Tourettes syndrome lead poisoning hypoglycemia season […]
I would like to give you an update on the progress of a young boy who has been taking the Reading Rescue program. He is a grade 4 student in a regular classroom, who because of significant learning problems has been falling behind his classmates in all of his subjects. The reason for his reading problems is NOT because he can’t learn, it’s because of a real learning disability. Most children learn to read in […]
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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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