Children with hearing impairments often experience a delay in language acquisition and reading, typically because their experience with spoken language and other forms of auditory input is limited. When the brain is unable to process sounds, it is hard for it to tell the difference between words, such as rock, rocks, and rocked. The majority […]

The ability to process information quickly is key to becoming a proficient reader. Despite reading being considered a visual activity, it relies heavily on an individual’s oral language skills. So most people may not realize how important auditory processing is to reading skills. Here is some information about the correlation between sound and reading; read […]

Frequently, parents of children with specific learning disabilities ask how they can support their childrens at home.Typically, infants or toddlers can understand what their parents are saying much before they can speak. As they get older and their communication skills develop, they learn how to articulate their feelings. But for children, that may not be […]

We may have heard teachers say, or as parents, we may have said to our children, “We just studied that paragraph yesterday!” “How many times do I have to say it?” or “Could you please concentrate?” These are just some of the phrases we use when we or the teacher are frustrated with our child’s […]

We’ve all heard the terms ‘Long term memory,’ which refers to a large storage of information and a record of past events, and ‘Short term memory,’ which refers to the ability to store small amounts of information and keep it readily available for a short period of time. But are we familiar with the term […]

The brain is definitely a fascinating part of our body’s central nervous system as it holds quite a lot of mysterious and complex functions. Like a computer, it is always changing and making new connections. From birth to the age of five, a child’s brain develops more than any other point in their life. Although […]

Caring for Children with Disability – Every child needs love, encouragement and support, especially children who have learning disabilities. We may find it challenging to really figure out what appropriate steps we can take at home to improve our children’s self-worth and confidence. Firstly, we must consult a specialist that can really guide us through […]