Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity /impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and more severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. The following symptoms may be observed in children within 7 yrs of age: Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviours…
Many parents who first hear the words “Your child has autism” are shocked and dismayed. While we have all heard about autism, many of us have only vague ideas of what the diagnosis means and what can be done to help children so that they can lead a life as normal as possible. AUTISM If…
What are Learning Disorders? A condition where in spite of having average or above average intelligence and best efforts, the child fails to develop adequate learning. There are three types of learning difficulties. Difficulty in reading Difficulty in writing skills Difficulty in mathematics Difficulty in reading is called dyslexiaDifficulty in Understanding or naming mathematical terms,…