CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disability that affects movement. WHAT CAUSES CP? It is caused by injury to the part of the brain that affects movement. The injury usually happens when the brain is growing rapidly during pregnancy, birth or the first few years of life. A number of causes can […]
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WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME? Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a disorder in which a person has an extra 21st chromosome. One in every eight hundred children has Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome experience delays in physical and intellectual development. Their average height is often less than other children of their age. They might
Problems with speaking, reading, writing, spelling and doing maths could be caused by Learning Disabilities (LD). LD can affect school performance even in children with normal or even above-average intelligence. However, with the right approach and support children with LD can easily cope, even excel in school. WHAT ARE LEARNING DISABILITIES (LD)? Learning Disabilities affect
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Speak with your child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently. At the same time, try not to sound unnatural. Wait a few seconds after your child finishes speaking before you begin to speak. Your own slow, relaxed speech will be far more effective than any criticism or advice such as “slow down” or “try it
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder) refers to hyperactivity or lack of concentration. This is found in 5 to 12% of children. With this illness, children are unable to focus on anything, and they face many problems at home, at school and in the community. Such children wrongly continue to receive punishment from parents and
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