Stigmatisation is considered one of the major problems faced by parents with autistic children, stigma has the potential to not only affect the child, but extends to their family members as well. Scholarly research shows that stigmatisation is commonly faced amongst autistic people and their […]
Dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia are three of the most common learning disabilities encountered by teachers. However, despite their high incidence they often develop differently in each child and the symptoms can often overlap with one another. Understanding the difference between dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia is […]
Sensory overload is a term that one is bound to come across when discussing children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The term ‘sensory overload’ describes the feeling of being overwhelmed by different sensory perceptions, which include auditory (hearing), visual (sight), feel […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability which is caused by differences in how an individual’s brain is wired. Those who are diagnosed with ASD often have difficulties in verbal communication, social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviours or interests. These can include […]
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell. While this diagnosis can be difficult for a child and their family, it does not mean that the child is dumb or cannot achieve great things in life. In fact, […]
Dysgraphia, a learning disability that affects a young child’s ability to write, can have a significant impact on their academic performance. One of the most problematic challenges that children with dysgraphia face is the increased anxiety they experience during exams