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Making Cutting Finger and Toenails a Breeze
Many children find it stressful having their fingernails and toenails cut. For some, such as those with tactile (touch) defensiveness,…
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DCD/Dyspraxia – More Than Just Motor
Developmental Coordination Disorder implies that this is a condition experienced by children which results in difficulties in coordination. None of…
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DCD/Dyspraxia – What’s in the Name?
Dyspraxia has been known by many different names over the last few decades. From “clumsy child” to “minimal brain damage”…
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DCD/Dyspraxia & Sensory Processing – Are They Related?
Dyspraxia, usually referred to as developmental coordination disorder, is a motor-based difficulty with everyday tasks such as tying shoelaces, eating…
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What is an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
The IEP, or simply called an ‘Education Plan’ in the latest Irish Legislation, is a plan of what special educational…
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Making Learning Fun
Play is the work of children. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them. The best learning…
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How to Use Praise Constructively
Times have changes so much from the ‘good old days’ when our parents were drilled and threatened (or worse) into…
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Building Emotional Literacy in Children
Parental support is essential for developing communication and also in discerning and articulating emotional states and needs. Regulating one’s own…
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Teaching Children to Make Decisions
Making (and committing to) decisions can sometimes be a very challenging task for children. And yet, it can also be…
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Coping with the Stress of Starting the New School Year
It’s that time of the year again when parents and children are feeling growing anxiety over getting back to school…
