Stuttering in Children: Signs Parents Should Know
Stuttering in Children: Signs Parents Should Know Does your child repeat sounds or words, stretch out sounds, pause while speaking, or seem frustrated when trying to get their words out? Children may sometimes repeat words or pause while speaking, especially as they are developing language. However, some children experience more noticeable or persistent disruptions in […]
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Signs Parents Should Know
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Signs Parents Should Know Does your child know what they want to say but struggle to get the sounds out clearly, say the same word differently each time, or find longer words especially difficult? Children develop speech at different rates, and some pronunciation mistakes are expected as speech develops. However, some […]
What to Monitor After Your Child Falls: A Parent’s Guide
Many children struggle in school at some point, but persistent challenges with reading, writing, or mathematics may reflect more than just a lack of effort or attention. Learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia can affect how children process and express information, often impacting both academic performance and emotional well-being. In this article, we explore 7 important signs parents should not ignore, and when it may be helpful to seek professional support for a better understanding of a child’s learning needs.
Child Behaviour Problems: When Should Parents Seek Help?
What if a child’s behaviour is communicating a need, rather than showing that they’re being “naughty” or that you’re doing something wrong? When…
Speech Sound Difficulties in Children: Signs Parents Should Know
Speech Sound Difficulties in Children: Signs Parents Should Know Does your child have difficulty saying certain sounds, leave sounds out of words, or become frustrated when others cannot understand what they are saying? Children learn to produce speech sounds gradually as they grow. It is common for younger children to have difficulty with some sounds […]
Finding a Child Psychologist for ADHD and Autism in Malaysia
What if the most helpful first step isn’t finding a label, but finding someone who can explain what your child may need? If you’re looking for a…
Visual-Spatial Difficulties in Children: Signs Parents Should Know
Visual-Spatial Difficulties in Children: Signs Parents Should Know Does your child struggle to understand where things are, copy shapes, find their way around, or organise objects on a page? Visual-spatial skills help children understand where objects are, how they relate to each other, and how they fit within a space. Children use these skills for […]
Does Your Child Avoid Eye Contact? What Parents Should Know
Does Your Child Avoid Eye Contact? What Parents Should Know Does your child rarely look at you when you talk, look away during conversations, or seem more interested in objects than faces? Eye contact is one way children can connect and communicate with others. However, children differ in how much eye contact they naturally use. […]
Picky Eating in Children: What Your Child’s Eating Habits May Be Telling You
Picky eating is common in children, but persistent food refusal or a very limited diet may sometimes point to underlying feeding, sensory, developmental, or nutritional concerns. Learn what your child’s eating habits may be telling you and when parents should consider seeking professional support.
Selective Mutism in Children: Signs Parents Should Know & How to Help
Many children struggle in school at some point, but persistent challenges with reading, writing, or mathematics may reflect more than just a lack of effort or attention. Learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia can affect how children process and express information, often impacting both academic performance and emotional well-being. In this article, we explore 7 important signs parents should not ignore, and when it may be helpful to seek professional support for a better understanding of a child’s learning needs.