Winter is around the corner and it is getting colder day by day. It is a common sight to see people dressed in sweaters, jackets and gloves wherever you go and find yourself covered in the same. You find yourself constantly sipping hot tea or...
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Depression isn’t a passing phase that’ll go away by itself, but something that requires the right kind of attention and care. Despite the popular norm, depression isn’t something that only affects people of a particular age; it can happen to...
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Maya was an exceptionally quiet toddler who mostly kept to herself. Once she started going to school, it was evident that there was more to the withdrawn behavior than just a trait of introversion. She started falling behind in class and with the...
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The gut’s main function in the body is to regulate digestion and keep the individual disease free. A healthy gut ensures a strong and robust immune system. An upset gut in children can lead to problems with absorption of essential vitamins and...
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If you have recently learnt that your child has autism spectrum disorder, you’re probably wondering and are anxious about what will you do next. As a parent, no one is prepared to hear that his or her child is anything other than absolutely...
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There are times when most children behave rashly and seem out of control. Making incessant noise, crashing into things, refusing to wait for their turn, daydreaming instead of focusing, and not meeting deadlines are regular issues of...
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Special education is a medium of instruction tailored to cater to the needs of children with learning, behavioral, and psychological difficulties. In the recent past, we noticed that quite a few misconceptions surround special education due to...
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There are several stereotypes surrounding autism. One of the most persistent ones is the notion that autistic people lack emotions and empathy. Famous movies such as “Rain Man” have only further stamped the belief. The actor, Dustin Hoffman...
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As parents, we know our kids better than anyone else. We know what he’s trying to say and when. We know when he is happy and when he is facing difficulties. We also know when something is wrong. Sometimes, it may be paranoia or just a harmless...
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The earliest years of life have the biggest impact in one’s life. It is during the first three years that most of the brain develops. That’s why the changes and growth a child goes through during his early years shapes his entire future. Around...
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Are you starting to worry about your child not communicating clearly? Is his vocabulary quite limited? Sometimes, it is nothing. A few kids just pick up late. Other times, though, this could indicate expressive language disorder. Kids with this...
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My child is extremely talkative at home but he does not utter a word when we go out. Even at school, he never opens up. He has selective mutism. What is selective mutism? Selective mutism may be a type of anxiety disorder, which stems from...
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