What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is a set of processes our brain uses to allow us to get things done. Think of executive functioning like a coach in a sports game! The coach gathers information presented to him during the game (e.g., the current score, the MVP, plays that have worked etc...) and uses
Developmental Language Disorder: Hidden in Plain Sight Have You Heard About Developmental Language Disorder? The recent government changes to the Ontario Autism Plan have sparked increased awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a condition characterized by difficulties with social skills, behaviour, speech, and nonverbal communication, that affects 1.5% of children and youth in Canada. Awareness
Are You Concerned About your Child’s Reading or Writing? Does your child struggle with their literacy skills? Literacy refers to reading and writing skills including: phonological awareness (early literacy skills), decoding, reading fluency, spelling, writing, and reading comprehension. Why Do Children Struggle with Literacy? Children may have difficulty with literacy skills if they have speech
Will my child simply “grow out of” their speech/language difficulties? Parents are often unsure whether their child will simply “grow out of” their speech or language difficulties as they get older. However, many children will not outgrow their speech difficulties without intervention! Research shows that 40-50% of typically developing children who are late to
Why is math so hard? Let’s say I have the following math problem to solve: Jimmy has five apples and Jan has three apples. Who has more? Let’s count the ways language weaknesses may impact our ability to solve this problem. 1. Math concepts: To solve math word problems, we have to understand linguistic concepts
