Functional Occupational Therapy
Functional Occupational Therapy This talk describes Occupational Therapy (OT) and advises when healthcare professionals and teachers should refer to an OT. It explains the functions (or occupations) of a child …
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders are Plural: Exploring Co-occurrences
Neurodevelopmental Disorders are Plural: Exploring Occurrences Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of conditions with onset in the developmental period. These differences are characterised by impairments of personal, social, academic, or …
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Anxiety and Working Memory
Anxiety and Working Memory For children who have not received appropriate support, working memory difficulties may be compounded by high levels of anxiety. Both anxiety and working memory difficulties are …
Child Protection: Law and Ethics in South African Child Care Professions
Child Protection: Law and Ethics in South African Child Care Professions Welcome to this course on the Law and Child Protection. This course is divided into two parts: Session 1: …
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Understanding Reading Difficulties and Dyslexia
Understanding Reading Difficulties and Dyslexia The British Dyslexia Association estimates that approximately 10% of the population is affected by dyslexia, indicating that roughly two to three learners in each class …
The Body Bears the Burden: The Impact of Trauma on Development
The Impact of Trauma on Development This presentation will address the impact of trauma in the first 1000 days of life. It will explore the impact of the ‘toxic uterus’ …
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The Transition to Grade Four
The Transition to Grade Four The transition to Grade Four is well-known to be difficult for many children and, for those with gaps in their foundation skills or with specific …
Bullying: Managing a Social Cruelty
Bullying – Managing a Social Cruelty Bullying is understood to be a form of interpersonal aggression, which takes many forms, serves different functions and is manifested in different patterns of …
Understanding and Responding to Anxiety in Children
Understanding and Responding to Anxiety in Children Anxiety disorders are the most common of all child and adolescent mental health disorders. It is estimated that approximately 10 percent of children …
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Assessing for Risk of Dyslexia: A Workshop for Health Professionals
Assessing for Risk of Dyslexia: A Workshop for Health Professionals The concept of dyslexia is not always well understood and as a result, individuals are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Unfortunately, …
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