Many kids are naturally energetic, but ADHD involves more than just being active. Signs include trouble paying attention, being easily distracted, forgetting things often, fidgeting constantly, talking excessively, having difficulty sitting still, acting impulsively (like interrupting or doing risky things without thinking), and these behaviors happen in multiple settings (home, school) and interfere with daily life. If these signs are frequent and severe, your child might have ADHD.
Look for constant movement like fidgeting or squirming, difficulty staying seated, talking a lot, restlessness, and trouble focusing on tasks or following instructions. They may also forget daily tasks or lose things often
Muscle stiffness or weakness can make Children with CP may have trouble walking, speaking clearly, or performing daily tasks such as dressing or eating. Many also experience speech and language disorders such as apraxia (difficulty planning speech movements) or dysarthria (weak or uncoordinated speech muscles).
Unclear speech can be due to difficulty making certain sounds, muscle weakness, or coordination problems affecting speech. It might also be caused by structural issues like tongue placement or dental problems.
A lisp is common in young children and often resolves naturally. However, if it persists beyond early childhood or affects understanding, speech therapy may help.
Down Syndrome causes developmental delays and intellectual disabilities. Children may learn more slowly, have delayed speech and motor skills, and may need extra support in learning and daily activities.
Development varies, but many children reach milestones later than typical peers. Early intervention and therapies can improve skills and independence.
A stroke can damage parts of the brain responsible for language, causing aphasia, which affects speaking, understanding, reading, or writing.
Yes, with speech therapy and rehabilitation, many people regain some or most of their language abilities over time and many regain some or most language skills over time
Yes, many children with ASD have special talents or excel in areas like memory, math, music, or art due to focused interests and unique brain processing.They often focus deeply on things they love, have excellent memory, notice small details, and excel in areas like math, music, art, or problem-solving. These unique strengths can be nurtured to help them succeed and shine.
Repetitive speech or intense focus is common in ASD and helps children process information or feel secure.
Yes, your child’s stuttering can make them feel anxious.This is often because stuttering can lead to negative reactions from others, such as teasing or bullying, which can increase feelings of social anxiety and low self-esteem. The severity of stuttering may also influence how much anxiety a child experiences. While younger children might not show strong anxiety related to stuttering, older children and adolescents who stutter often report higher levels of psychological distress. Early speech therapy combined with emotional support or counseling can help reduce anxiety and improve your child’s confidence and communication skills
Yes, stress and pressure often increase stuttering severity.While stress doesn’t cause stuttering, it often increases its frequency and severity. When a child feels anxious or stressed, their body produces tension in muscles used for speaking—like the jaw, tongue, and throat—which can make speech more difficult and stuttering more noticeable. Stressful situations, excitement, or fatigue can all trigger more stuttering. Helping your child manage stress through speech therapy, relaxation techniques, and emotional support can reduce stuttering and improve confidence
Children with sensory processing issues may be overly sensitive to certain textures, smells, or tastes, making them avoid some foods.Your child’s pickiness about food textures or tastes is often linked to how their brain senses and reacts to food, making some textures or flavors uncomfortable or overwhelming for them.
Yes, sensory sensitivities often cause feeding challenges.Children with sensory processing challenges often have heightened sensitivity to the texture, taste, smell, temperature, or appearance of foods, which can make certain foods feel overwhelming or unpleasant to them. For example, they might avoid slimy or sticky foods like yogurt, crunchy foods like raw carrots. These sensitivities can lead to food aversions, making mealtimes stressful and limiting their diet.
Delays in communication or social skills can make it hard for children to understand social cues or interact comfortably.
Yes, delays in key milestones may indicate the need for evaluation and early intervention.
Signs include difficulty following instructions, asking for repetition, inattentiveness, or poor speech development.
Often yes, through hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other assistive devices.
Parkinson’s affects muscle control, including those used for speech, causing soft, slow, or unclear speech.
Stuttering can persist from childhood or develop due to neurological or psychological factors.
Yes, stress often increases stuttering severity.
Voice changes can be caused by vocal cord strain, infections, neurological issues, or stress.
Stress and emotions can cause or worsen voice problems, not just physical causes.
Some speech and language disorders have genetic links, so your child may be at higher risk but it’s not certain.
Yes, some disorders like apraxia or dyslexia can run in families.
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