10 Gift Ideas for Kids with Autism
Do you know a child who is on the spectrum, but find it hard to think of possible gifts for him or her? Although some kids with autism can easily tell you what they want, others may find it challenging.…
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ABA Therapy for Autism
This article has been republished with permission from Autism Parenting Magazine. ABA Therapy has become a hot topic in the autism community. In this special guide, we discuss everything you to need to know. What does ABA stand for? ABA…
Music Therapy or Music Lessons—What’s the Difference?
If you’ve never heard of music therapy before or observed a session, you might be tempted to think that it’s quite similar to music lessons. You might even imagine it’s a class where children sit around and just sing songs,…
If Your Child Has a Sensory Disability, Here Are Accommodations He Might Need
Sensory disabilities commonly refer to conditions that affect one’s ability to see and hear. This means that low vision, blindness, deafness and other hearing impairments all fall under this category of special needs. Let’s explore the types of sensory disabilities,…
Does Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological condition that affects how a child perceives and responds to sensory information. This could show up in many different ways. For example, a child with this disorder may find activities like tooth-brushing or…
8 Ways Yoga Helps Kids with Special Needs
Yoga is getting increasingly popular these days—and for good reason. It helps people feel great and perform better in different aspects of their lives. The physical and mental practices of yoga are also beneficial for children, and can be particularly…
Could Your Child Have Bipolar Disorder? Here Are 6 Red Flags
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental illness involving extreme mood swings. Children (though not as commonly as adults) can be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Sometimes it is hard to tell this disorder apart from other conditions,…
Hostile, Defiant and Explosive—Could Your Child Have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a childhood behaviour disorder. It is characterised by lots of temper tantrums and hostility towards others—including parents, teachers, peers and authority figures. ODD can significantly impair a child’s daily life and interpersonal relationships. Let’s draw…
7 Movies That Teach Kids About Diversity and Inclusion
Is it time to pick out a movie for the family again? Why not try some popular movies that also address important issues—such as diversity, inclusion and disability? We know that kids learn a lot from the world around them,…
How to Teach Kids to Embrace Peers with Special Needs
At some point children will come across another child with special needs. It’s important that kids know how to accept their peers despite their differences, as being able to get along with one another benefits everyone. Here are ideas on…