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Get Informed
Did you know the signs of ADHD?
The signs of ADHD are subjected but not limited to fidgeting, interrupting, daydreaming, and impatience are just a few of the symptoms of ADHD. As a parent, you want your youngster to shine in all she does, but when you’re up against those issues, what can you do? Thankfully, quite a bit.
How Can I Spot Signs of Autism?
The earlier treatment for autism spectrum disorder begins, the more likely it is to be effective. That’s why knowing how to identify the signs and symptoms is so important.
Make an appointment with your child’s pediatrician if they don’t meet these specific developmental milestones, or if they meet but lose them later on:
• Smiles by 6 months
• Imitates facial expressions or sounds by 9 months
• Coos or babbles by 12 months
• Gestures (points or waves) by 14 months
• Speaks with single words by 16 months and uses phrases of two words or more by 24 months
• Plays pretend or “make-believe” by 18 months
How Do I Accentuate the Positive & Establish Strategies?
By setting rules for your child’s behavior goes hand in hand with parenting. Not only should you provide guidelines for places like the bathtub and backyard, but also establishing expectations for how to behave at school is a must. However, how you do any of that can make or break how well your child conforms to those rules.
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If your child is having trouble outside the home, such as in class, she might have a difficult time defining why. Sometimes, a conversation with the teacher will be helpful. So, make an appointment and be prepared to share information about accommodations that work well at home, as well as to receive information about what’s happening in the classroom. Strategize together, and ask if the teacher has recommendations on how you can help at home.
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