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Mikami researches peer relationships, specifically focusing on children with ADHD. Additionally, she developed a parental friendship coaching model where parents of elementary school-age kids can learn to support their child in making friends. Participants meet with mental health professionals and other parents of kids with ADHD for 10 sessions over several weeks to practice strategies to improve their child's social behavior. A key goal for many parents who use this approach is to help their child have successful playdates and - ideally - deepen their friendships. "Many parents, especially parents of kids with ADHD, have had the experience where they tell their child something - and maybe it's even really good advice - but it's like the brick wall goes up. The child gets very defensive," said Mikami. At a family game night, for example, parents may help their child improve social skills by incorporating breaks if the child gets worked up or praising the child when they are able to stay calm. Lastly, the PFC model helps parents learn how to structure successful playdates for their child. A parent of a child with ADHD may initially choose to host playdates because they have more control over the environment than if their child is a guest at a peer's house.

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Beatriz Ilari, associate professor of music teaching and learning at the University of Southern California, was involved in the study, which followed children aged six and seven who had just started to learn music.

We were able to identify that he had an impeccable memory, and music had a very calming influence on him Yau Wang, founder of Hong Kong's Do Re Mi Music Therapy Centre, of a boy with autism She says recent studies by US occupational therapist Kelly Mahler indicate that some individuals with autism, trauma, and depression may have poorly functioning interoceptive skills.

As children enter their teens, many learn to manage their moods with music.

The fact is, long before children take any formal music lessons, they're already musically involved on some level - from listening to music at home or at school.

Children with autism can also be introduced to music from a very young age, says Wang, who describes how that might start.

Music offers the chance for a real sense of achievement, whether in learning a musical piece or sitting music exams.

Listening to music or learning to play an instrument presents many opportunities for children, formal and informal.

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Dyslexia may seem intimidating in that initial doctor's office visit, but learning some facts about it makes it easier to advocate for your child's needs. Our daughter's first public school classroom had no kindergarten teachers trained to help students with dyslexia succeed. Our daughter met other dyslexic kiddos when she began her first year at middle school. It comes from the growing reality that even though you can't make dyslexia disappear, working on cognitive skills with your child more than other children can make it easier for them to read and learn. Children may develop a negative association with dyslexia if bullied due to their learning disability. The Percy Jackson series makes dyslexia a superpower, and other books such as Dying to Know You, Life at the Speed of Us, and Playing Tyler show coming-of-age storylines with dyslexic characters. A simple internet search will make the world feel much more welcoming for a child who feels alone while growing up with dyslexia.

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At a library in Southern California, robots aren't cold and scary: They're providing the interaction some of the library's youngest patrons are craving. For four-year-old Luke Sepulveda, finding a friendly robot at the Santa Ana Public Library was the start of a futuristic friendship. She wants him to be able to communicate with the world around him, she said, and the library's robot helps him do that. The robots in the library have been specially programmed to teach children with autism. Larry Singer, a senior tutor at the library, said that the robots work as a tool because of their consistent behavior. "Human beings have emotions. Human beings get tired. Human beings get frustrated. A robot same response every single time," Singer said. About one in 36 children in the United States is on the autism spectrum, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but the Santa Ana Public Library is one of the first libraries to provide the pricey program for free.

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That's a lot of families that need to make extra preparations for their kids during the summer months.

Parents of a child with ADHD can help their child thrive this summer by anticipating challenges, easing into the transition, and setting a schedule.

"Transitions are hard for kids with ADHD," says O'Grady.

"The transition from school to summer is difficult because there is a lack of structure. The structure is still needed even if your kids are not in the classroom and there are no assignments to be done. Some of the issues that can arise are kids becoming obstinate when asked to do simple chores like loading the dishwasher. Kids and teens with ADHD can hyperfocus on gaming, social media, and TV all day long. And when you tell them to get off the screens, they can go ballistic. Without structure, they can lack the motivation to do anything." The older your child, the more issues you might encounter.

"Without structure, the ADHD teen can stay up later and later till they get their night and days mixed up," says O'Grady.

"These issues typically happen because the parents haven't prepared their kids and teens beforehand," says O'Grady.

"The gift of summer is being able to slow down the pace of the busy school year. So, let's say the school year pace is at a 10 for being busy, and you want to slow down the pace to at least to 7. But you don't want to go from 10 to 0. You want to have some space in the routine, some downtime. The unfortunate thing is that today, downtime has become synonymous for screens. I would suggest that only part of downtime is screens, and the other part of downtime is doing anything else in the real world. And yes, your ADHD kid will complain, but if they get bored enough they just might pick up the dusty guitar in the corner of the room."

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"Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort. Bullying can take the form of physical contact, words, or more subtle actions. The bullied individual typically has trouble defending him or herself and does nothing to 'cause' the bullying," according to the American Psychological Association. Victims may adopt self-protection behaviors, like defending themselves against the bully and avoiding normal activities during break time. For months, a group of big boys have been bullying him by name-calling, pushing, and kicking. Things felt even worse as OP wrote, "I met up with a friend yesterday who I haven't seen for a while, and I told her about DS and how awful it had all been. And she bloody well already knew. I was so stunned that it didn't really register what she was saying until I got home. Her DS is in the same class as these big boys and had been telling her all along what was happening to my little boy. But she never said anything." Now, OP wants to know if she is being unreasonable for thinking that this woman is not a real friend? From Roussette: "She's no friend. The first thing I would do if my son told me about ones in his class doing this to your son would be to ring you up and say is XXXX ok? I've heard that he is being picked on. Is there anything I can do, how can I help you or him?". From BellePeppa: "I don't agree with posters on here giving your friend a pass by assuming she thought you knew! I'd be telling my friend immediately when I found out, and I'd be furious and upset for my friend's child. She's let you down big time in my opinion."

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> The Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is an essential requirement mandated by both New Jersey state law and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Its primary goal is to ensure that every eligible student between the ages of three and 21 is provided with a personalized education service within an environment that imposes the least possible restrictions. Under this mandate, students with disabilities are entitled to receive a tailored program consisting of special education services and the necessary support to facilitate their academic and personal growth.

To create an effective framework for delivering these services, each student’s individual requirements are meticulously assessed and taken into account during the formulation of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This process involves extensive collaboration and consultation among educators, experts, and the student’s parents or guardians. By engaging multiple stakeholders in the IEP development, a comprehensive understanding of the student’s unique needs and learning objectives can be achieved. Consequently, the IEP serves as a blueprint that outlines the specific services and accommodations necessary to meet the student’s educational goals effectively.

'I've received many DMs from parents saying that posts of Buddy stimming give them the courage to let their child be who they are in public,' she said. She is encouraging parents to embrace their autistic kids, mainly by accepting their stimming behaviors. ADVERTISEMENT. According to Cleveland Clinic, "Stimming, which is clinically referred to as 'self-stimulatory behaviors,' is identified by its repetitive movements and/or vocalizations." It is often associated with autism spectrum disorder and other neurological conditions. Stimming serves some purpose like helping to regulate emotions, to show excitement or it is done because it's enjoyable. Talking to Good Morning America, Brown said that her kids' stimming behaviors vary and they are mostly positive expressions and are nothing to be concerned about. "In our family, if our child is stimming, it's not harming themselves or anyone else around them, we do not stop that stim," the mother said. "A huge part of what I like to do, as much as I can, is advocate for that and [emphasize] how important it is to not stop a child from stimming, no matter how silly it looks, no matter how awkward it can be in a public place."

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The mother of children with special needs spoke to city officials June 20 during a public hearing at the beginning of the City Council meeting.

"Both of my boys have sensory input needs, communication needs, mobility needs and safety needs. Each time we look for a park to visit, usually outside of the Pea Ridge city limits, it is my job to search for a park that supports their needs and makes my time there as easy and as enjoyable as possible."My current desire for the Pea Ridge City Park is for a sensory playground on a soft foundation that is on a flat surface, swings for special needs individuals who don't or aren't able to use traditional swings, a communication board for individuals who need accessible forms of communication in order to communicate their needs and wants while at the park.

" She said when she visits parks in other cities, she purchases snacks there and that would bring more revenue into the city if the park was upgraded.

Quijada-Perez expressed concern about a gate at the back of the park as well as concerns about the hills saying special needs children do not "always catch themselves" when they fall.

The city is applying for a $250,000 grant to purchase the all-inclusive playground on the city property on North Curtis Avenue just west of the post office.

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> Some days you worry about whether you are doing the right thing as a parent. You second guess yourself all the time. My son went to a gaelscoil (school through Irish, it’s not our main language at home). I have second guessed myself about choosing that route, about the age he started etc. As the diagnoses (Autism/ADHD) first rolled in at age 7 when the anxiety hit the roof I questioned and debated again whether I made the right calls. The following year the dyslexia diagnosis came in and I properly panicked to have him in a dual language school. But ultimately their support is great. And we couldn’t get him in anywhere else local. And we worried about moving him from his friends as making them is very hard for him > > Two years ago we could not discuss emotions with him. He’s been in play therapy and psychology and has settled completely into himself. But still will not discuss emotions or feelings with us or others. He’s always ‘bad’ or ‘doesn’t know’. > > Other days however you can take the win, recognise it and bask in the realisation that right now? Right now his school are doing AMAZING! > > Last February they asked could they put him in a small group social support group as they felt he was ready. He came home today with a scrap book full of photos and pictures and writing (writing is a massive problem for him!) describing himself in a positive light, describing emotions, listing out his worries…. NGL I cried. This is just so amazing to see and I can’t believe they managed to get this all out of him > > Today is a good day

> I understood, at last, that ADHD can make things like tidying a messy room feel like you’re going up against an abstract monster. Our brains find it very hard to look at a shapeless, scary problem and break it down into manageable chunks.

> Q: “My 8-year-old daughter takes things that aren’t hers, such as jewelry, nail polish, food, trinkets, art supplies, books, and recently a used female napkin. Why is this happening, and how can I help her?