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How to Help Your Child Transition From Primary to Secondary School

October 4, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adapting To Changes, Anxious, Challenges, Confidence, New Academic Structure, New Friendships, Secondary School, Social Interaction, Transitions

Takeaway: Guide your child through her primary-to-secondary school transition by gradually giving her more responsibilities, talking to her about all the upcoming changes, and suggesting practical tips to tackle common secondary school problems. Importantly, remember that you’re not alone in all this. Teachers, other parents, and trained child specialists can help guide you through challenging moments, giving you the feedback and support you need. Read More

What is Music Therapy and how will it help my child

October 4, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Confidence, Creative Outlet, Learning Difficulties, Meaningful Communication, Mental Health, Music Therapy, Social Interaction, Well-being

Music therapy is a branch of arts psychotherapy that uses music as well as talking to the therapist as a vehicle to help children and young people express, explore their emotions and the stories they have about themselves and others. Music is a universal language which can express emotions and feelings directly both with and without words. As such, music can be a very effective carrier and container for unconscious feelings and emotions. Read More

Autism Evaluation – What should it look like?

August 6, 2020 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ADOS, ASD, Autism Evaluation, Communication Skills, Developmental Disability, Diagnostic Tool, Observational Assessment, Repetitive Behaviour, Social Interaction, Speech and Language

Takeaway: A child’s life can be unnecessarily traumatic if her autism spectrum disorder (ASD) goes unnoticed. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule [ADOS] is one of the evaluation tools. It’s a reliable, standardised test trusted by specialists around the world. And it’s used not just to detect ASD, but also to measure the extent of its impact on a child’s abilities. Read More

Is Asperger’s Syndrome the Same As Autism?

May 25, 2020 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ASD, Asperger, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Communication, Development Difference, Social Interaction, Speech and Language

Takeaway: We now see autism as being a spectrum with a range of subtypes. Asperger’s Syndrome is the old name of the mildest of these subtypes. Children with Asperger’s have a lot of the same characteristics as children with classical autism, but it doesn’t affect their functioning as much. And with the right support, they can live full, meaningful lives. Read More

Tag: Social Interaction

How to Help Your Child Transition From Primary to Secondary School

What is Music Therapy and how will it help my child

Autism Evaluation – What should it look like?

Is Asperger’s Syndrome the Same As Autism?