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May 31, 2018

Is Social Media to Blame for the Worsening Mental Health of Teenagers?

Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, mental health

Today, we live in a technology-dominated world. While this is an exciting and progressive time in human history, technology does have its pros and cons. Many individuals, particularly teens, experience the downsides of it since they consume the most technology and social media. In short, the answer is “yes”, social media is definitely to blame for worsening the health of teenagers and especially the mental health of teenagers, this is why:

February 27, 2017

Benefits of Coloring for Kids, Teens, and Adults

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, mental health, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school, special needs moms, Tourette Syndrome

What are the benefits of coloring for kids, teens, and adults? Coloring books have been around for ages but when my own children were young we started hearing that coloring someone else’s designs was not creative enough. Parents and teachers were advised to let the children draw their own pictures and then hopefully color them.

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March 29, 2016

Finger Picking or Skin Picking “Habits” That Are Difficult to Break by Bill Nason, MS, LLP

Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental health, Special needs children

I just found a very informative page on Facebook, it is the “Autism Discussion Page – Helping Your Child Feel “Safe, Accepted, and Competent”. This page was developed by Bill Nason, MS, LLP to discuss tools that help children on the autism spectrum feel safe, accepted and competent. Although each child is different, with their unique strengths

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March 12, 2016

Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, mental health, Special needs children

A post to help in understanding schizophrenia, a mental disorder that generally appears in late adolescence or early adulthood – however, it can emerge at any time in life. It is one of many brain diseases that may include delusions, loss of personality (flat affect), confusion, agitation, social withdrawal, psychosis, and bizarre behavior. On the Schizophrenia Society

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April 22, 2015

Academic Accommodations for Mental Health Problems: Know Your Rights

Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, mental disorders/illness, mental health, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school, Tourette Syndrome

This post about academic accommodations was first published in May 26, 2010. Today, March 2016 we have updated the content and the links to help parents and young adults with mental health issues or other special needs to know their right to academic accommodations while pursuing courses in community colleges, university, and any other post-secondary education.

Parents of 5 year old children going off to primary school, think it is difficult to see their little one leave the nest. Seeing an older teen with mental health problems going off to university can make parents sick with worry. For all of you who are about to face the same situation, read on to find out the kind of academic accommodations university students with mental illnesses are entitled to as are students with many other disabilities or challenging needs.

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October 27, 2014

Neutralizing Negative Messaging about Children with Autism by Lorrie Servati

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, Down syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, special needs moms, Tourette Syndrome

The team at SentioLife Solutions, Ltd. thanks Lorrie Servati for her post, “Neutralizing Negative Messaging about Children with Autism”. It fits perfectly with our other posts of October about bullying and cyberbullying as this is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Children with Autism as well as other children with special needs are too often victims of bullying by their peers. Parents, other caregivers, and school staff have to be vigilant year round to protect the most vulnerable students who are taunted by others and they must act immediately to put a stop to this bullying.

July 8, 2014

Coping with an Introverted Child by Ashley Hardway

Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, mental health, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school

When our daughter was a toddler she was very outgoing and brave. She would talk to just about everyone and was not afraid to share her feelings. She had plenty of friends and did really well in school. I was so pleased because she seemed so very well rounded and she was thriving. But then things changed. Our daughter became what could be labelled as an introverted child.

June 2, 2014

Transitions: Plan, Prepare, Practice, and Patience

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Kid Companions Chewelry, Parenting all kids, SentioChews, Special needs children

I was asked to fill out a questionnaire on transitions for an interview a student was doing for a class she was taking. For many youngsters, transitions do not happen easily starting with the first time you try to leave your infant with another caregiver to the day your grown child holds the key to his first “home away from home”. If you are raising a child with special needs your child will most likely have difficulties with transitions. What can parents do? How can educators help? This post has tips on the importance of starting the road to independence early and why parents must plan, prepare, practice, and have patience.

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April 1, 2014

What Does Your Child Chew, Bite, or Fidget? Need a SAFE Chew Necklace?

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, Kid Companions Chewelry, Sensory Processing Disorder, SentioChews, Special needs children

Post by KidCompanions -Chewelry.

February 20, 2014

Mental Illness and Mental Health in Children and Youth

ADHD, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, mental health, sleep depression school, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

Unfortunately the term “A Happy Childhood” does not apply to all children and youth. It is estimated that 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or mental disorder, as it is also referred to. Mental disorders are the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide. Surpassed only by injuries, mental disorders in youth are the second highest hospital care expense in Canada.

February 4, 2014

My Child is Struggling: Is It ADHD or Depression or Both?

ADHD, Bipolar Mental Health, mental disorders/illness, mental health, sleep depression school, Special needs children

Parent of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) must pay attention if their child’s behavior changes. Sometimes when a very active child becomes more quiet, their parents believe this is a good sign because the hyperactivity is subsiding. Unfortunately their child could be exhibiting symptoms of depression. In fact, children and teens with ADHD are at risk for developing depression as much as 3 times greater than for other children. Caregivers must know the signs of ADHD or depression to get help for their child before it escalates.

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October 21, 2013

Tips to Make Halloween Fun for Children with Special Needs

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

Oct. 31^st, Halloween, some even call out to friends, “Happy Halloween!” In my memory book, as a special needs mom and as an elementary teacher for children with special needs, Halloween is anything but a happy occasion. How can parents and teachers make Halloween fun for children with special needs? For many of our children and students with special needs, most holidays are difficult and Halloween is one of the scariest! Halloween could be tolerated if it was only a one day event but if you listen to your kids/students, the buzz about Halloween can be heard as soon as the October calendar page in opened.

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