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Autism & ADHD In Kids: Is There A Connection Between Them?

Autism & ADHD In Kids: Is There A Connection Between Them?

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : November 14, 2022 at 1:10 pm

For many parents, when their child begins exhibiting signs of difficulties concentrating, sitting still or maintaining eye contact, their minds go straight to thinking that their child has either autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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How Too Much Screen Time May Affect Your Child's Brain

How Too Much Screen Time May Affect Your Child’s Brain

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : November 8, 2022 at 3:12 am

In an increasingly digital era, it is no secret that children these days have easy access to screens -- now more than ever. However, as much as technology has brought about numerous benefits, such as bringing people closer together and making our work much easier, excessive screen time can have a negative impact on early childhood development.

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Why Sensory Play Is Important For A Child's Development

Why Sensory Play Is Important For A Child’s Development

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : October 31, 2022 at 1:37 pm

Children utilise their senses to explore and attempt to make sense of the world around them from the moment they are born all the way through early childhood. In fact, research has found that people – both children and adults – retain the most information and learn best when their senses are engaged.

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4 Positive Facts About Autism That Parents Should Know

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : October 25, 2022 at 4:28 am

Has your child just gotten a diagnosis of autism? For many parents, the initial reaction after finding out their child has autism is often fear, worry or even grief.

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How Right Brain Training Can Unleash Your Child's Potential

How Right Brain Training Can Unleash Your Child’s Potential

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : October 11, 2022 at 8:11 am

While sifting through the never-ending list of enrichment centres to make sure your child has a good head start in life, as parents, you would certainly be wondering which is the best learning approach for your child to unlock their fullest potential.

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Parenting Tips: How To Support A Child With Dyslexia

Parenting Tips: How To Support A Child With Dyslexia

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : October 5, 2022 at 1:27 am

Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder. Language sounds are challenging to understand, recognise and use for those with dyslexia. Children with dyslexia may struggle with sounding out words and might read certain words backwards, such as reading “dog” as “god”.

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Right Brain Training For Kids: What It Is & How To Nurture It

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : September 27, 2022 at 1:48 am

The brain is divided into two major parts – the right and left hemispheres. It is said that a “left-brained” individual is seen to be more rational, objective, and analytical, whereas a “right-brained” one is said to be more expressive, creative, and intuitive.

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A Guide To Speech Therapy For Children: All You Need To Know

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : September 23, 2022 at 1:51 am

One of the most crucial life skills is communication. It is how we comprehend the world around us and express ourselves. Raising children to be confident and clear communicators can help them be understood by others, achieve academically, better express themselves and contribute to their emotional and social well-being.

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How Does Brain Training Help Children with Special Needs?

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : August 3, 2022 at 9:45 am

In recent months, Singapore Brain Development Centre (SBDC) has received an increased amount of enquiries from parents with children with special needs, many of which suffer from developmental issues.

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Top 5 Myths about ADHD

Post by : singaporebrainuser | Post on : August 3, 2022 at 9:41 am

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) occurs in approximately 5% of all children around the world. Yet, many are unclear about what ADHD actually is, whether it can be cured, or whether children will eventually outgrow ADHD.

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