Does your child hate to write? Have they been accused of being lazy and careless because their writing is sloppy? Moms are often crushed when their child finally gets a diagnosis and they learn their child has more than one diagnosis. ADHD and dyslexia. Dyslexia and SPD. ASD and OCD. Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. The combinations…
Continue ReadingThe signs were all there… When I first meet with parents and I am taking their child’s early development history – Mom will often say one of two things: “I had a feeling all along.” But… Everyone told her she was over-analysing. …or “I wish I had known.” She wished she had known that certain…
Continue ReadingIn my last article I described the primitive reflexes that are part of your child’s ‘baby brain’ and how they can prevent the development of higher brain levels. After about twelve months, these reflexes should integrate with the development of more complex movements. When they don’t disappear (known as integration), they can interfere with the…
Continue ReadingAs a mom you are always getting advice on how to speak to your children – but what if your child is having trouble communicating or listening to you despite all of your coaching? Your child might not be trying to drive you crazy – they might have weak back-to-front processing which can means what…
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