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How To Help Young Children with Autism Regulate Their Emotions

June 24, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Autism, Communication Skills, Coping Strategies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Mindfulness, Primary School, self-awareness, Social Cards, Social Stories

Takeaway: To teach children with autism how to regulate their emotions, we need to (1) Explore what emotions are using ‘emotion cards’ and ‘social stories,’ (2) Rate emotions on an emotions-thermometer scale, and (3) Use basic attention-redirection techniques like mindfulness and deep breathing. Read More

How Does Dyslexia Affect Primary School Children?

June 17, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Dyslexia, Early Intervention, Learning Difficulties, Literacy Difficulties, Poor Motor Coordination, Primary School, Reading Fluency, Specific Learning Differences, Writing Skills

Takeaway: Dyslexia stems from brain changes that affect your child’s reading, writing, and maths abilities, as well as her physical coordination and learning-related behaviour. But this says nothing about your child’s intelligence and learning potential. So if we diagnose and address your child’s challenges early (in primary school), she can compensate for them and become a skilled learner. Read More

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How To Help Young Children with Autism Regulate Their Emotions

How Does Dyslexia Affect Primary School Children?