Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Children with CAS have problems saying sounds, syllables, and words. This is not because of muscle weakness or paralysis, it’s because the brain has problems planning to move the body parts (e.g., lips, jaw, tongue) needed for speech. Although not all the signs listed below …
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, these tips may give you some ideas to try – but remember to be consistent before you say, ‘this doesn’t work for me. Keep a journal Keeping a journal and recording incidents can help you to look back and see if there are any patterns or contributing factors. It …
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All children have worries and doubts. But kids with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often can’t stop worrying, no matter how much they want to. These worries frequently compel them to behave in certain ways over and over again. OCD in kids is usually diagnosed between the ages of 7 and 12. Since these are the years …
