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Here’s Why Social Anxiety Disorder Is More Precarious Than You Think

July 7, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adolescents, Behaviour, Breathing Techniques, CBT, Isolation, Mindfulness, Psychotherapy, Self Conscious, Social Anxiety

Here is Why Social Anxiety Disorder Is More Precarious Than You Think

Takeaway: Children with social anxiety disorder are phobic about social situations. They’re overwhelmed by fears and anxieties that people are judging them. Regular shyness goes away with time, but social anxiety disorder keeps getting worse. And it causes children to withdraw from life completely. However, they can learn to reconnect with life and find happiness again with the right care plan and coping strategies. Read More

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? And why is it often overlooked?

May 18, 2020 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ADOS, ASD, Autism, Behaviour, Child With Autism, Development, Development Difference, Occupational Therapist, Paediatricians, Sensory Inputs, Sensory Processing, Social Communication Difficulties, Speech Therapist

Takeaway: Children with autism have problems with social interaction, get stuck with repetitive behaviour, and are overloaded by sensory stimuli. But there’s such a variation in autistic behaviour that even doctors misdiagnose it. For example, they might notice your child’s short attention span and assume that her challenge is ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). And once they’ve assumed this, they’ll likely ignore the underlying autism spectrum diagnosis. That’s why it’s important to take your child to an experienced multi-disciplinary team of specialists. Read More

ADHD Vs ADD, in Children: What Do I Need to Know?

May 11, 2020 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ADHD, Autism, Behaviour, Focus

Takeaway: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) both refer to children who struggle to focus their attention. But ADHD is the newer term and it adds a ‘hyperactivity’ component to these attention issues. Children with ADHD usually have problems focussing, are hyperactive, and often impulsive. But luckily there are simple things you can do to help your child deal with these challenges. Read More

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Here’s Why Social Anxiety Disorder Is More Precarious Than You Think

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? And why is it often overlooked?

ADHD Vs ADD, in Children: What Do I Need to Know?