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Toilet training is an important step in child development and later independence. It is also a season that can cause immense anxiety to both parents and children. Listen for a few tips on how to navigate this season for both neurotypical and neurodiverse children.

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This week we look at different movement patterns and how they make impact self and society. 

We shall talk about movements that affect newborns to those that affect big children. And those that specifically affect neurodiverse children.

Bullying is the exertion of power through agression. It is a leading cause of depression, suicide and homicide through vengeful school violence. Bullying can take many forms and can happen to anyone. Have a listen to learn how to stop the behaviour of bullying.

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Agression represents harmful behaviours exerted on others. They may be physical, verbal or electronic. The confer extreme distress to child, parents, teachers and all. If agression is not modified to more acceptable ways of self expression they may be grave consequences.

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Language and speech development is a central part that defines human interactions, civilization and socialization. It goes without saying that if we didn’t have a means of communication we would not be where we are in terms of population, world infrastructure, education, society and experience.

Language does not have to be verbal. There are numerous ways of communication. Listen and learn.

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Does your child pick at food and ends up not eating healthy food. Does your child only eat foods with a particular consistency? Picky eating can be a major concern if the child's growth, developmental or immune goals aren't met. Find out how to overcome this challenge in the podcast below.

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Hyperactivity is expression of excessive force in physical tasks.

All children 2-7 are essentially hyperactive although the degree should be waning as the child ages.

Hyperactivity can be challenging for teachers and parents because the students are too energetic to stay still in class or to complete a task.

Tantrums and meltdowns are paediatric ways of expressing frustration and may consist of screaming, crying, throwing things, property destruction, self harm, insults and mutism.

All children have tantrums though the presentation and severity may vary from child to child and from neurotypical and neurodiverse children.

Listen for tips on how to handle tantrums.

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Learn about how a child is supposed to develop socially in a sequential pattern and how this impacts their overall life. Listen in on a few social challenges and how to surmount them.

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This week we talk about self harm behaviours such as head banging, nail biting, skin scraping, self slapping and self hitting. Learn what they mean and how to help them cope.

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