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Why Child Abuse Happens

Why do children get abused? Why Child Abuse Happens Both boys and girls can be abused. The commonest person to abuse a child is someone the child knows well, such as the father, brother, uncle, other male relative, family friend, housemaid, babysitter or neighbour. The adult takes advantage of his close relationship and control over […]

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Child Abuse by Parents

The child who has been abused Child Abuse by Parents Child Abuse by Parents Child abuse is any action that can hurt a child’s health or development. There are a number of ways in which children can be hurt. • Emotional abuse. This is the commonest, but least reported, type of abuse. The child is […]

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Things to remember when dealing with a restless child

Things to remember when dealing with a restless child • Many children show restless behaviour and have a poor attention span, especially when they are toddlers. When this becomes severe, it affects the child at home, school and with friends. This is called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). • ADHD is best treated by giving […]

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Why is ADHD an important problem?

Why is ADHD an important problem? Most children with ADHD are not recognised as suffering from an illness. Instead, they are labelled as being naughty and irresponsible. This makes them feel guilty and unhappy. They are denied proper treatment and, as a result do badly. Some children continue to have problems in adjusting to life […]

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What is ADHD in Children ? Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms

What is ADHD in Children ? Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? ADHD is an illness that is more common in boys. Children with ADHD will: • be restless, for example being unable to sit in a chair through a full lesson; • be fidgety, chattering and interrupting people; • have […]

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The child who cannot sit still

The child who cannot sit still Many children, especially those under the age of five years, find it hard to sit in one place for a long time. Being able to sit in one place reflects the ability of the mind to pay attention to a particular task, for example reading a book. As children […]

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signs of learning disability in children

signs of learning disability in children  Things to remember when dealing with children having difficulties with studies • A child having difficulties with his studies may be suffering from a mental health problem. Mental retardation, hyperactivity, dyslexia, depression and child abuse can all lead to difficulties with studies. • Dyslexia can cause a child of […]

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What are specific learning disabilities? specific learning disabilities definition

What are specific learning disabilities? specific learning disabilities definition Specific learning disability is a condition in which a child has a difficulty in a particular aspect of studies, for example a specific difficulty with reading, spelling, writing or mathematics. Dyslexia, the specific difficulty with reading, writing and spelling, is the most common type of specific […]

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learning disability symptoms in teens

learning disability symptoms in teens Things to look for during the interview Examine the child’s hearing and vision. If the child can answer questions you are asking in a normal tone of voice, then her hearing is probably normal. Vision can be checked by asking the child to read something a short distance away, for […]

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learning disabilities symptoms checklist

learning disabilities symptoms checklist in children How to deal with this problem Questions to ask the parents and teachers The child will usually be brought to you because she is doing badly in school and thus getting information from the teachers can be helpful. You will need to ask questions about common childhood mental health […]

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