Understanding and Responding To Children Who Bite
Biting is a typical behavior often seen in infants, toddlers, and 2-year olds. As children mature, gain self-control, and develop problem-solving skills, they usually outgrow this behavior. While not uncommon, biting can be an upsetting and potentially harmful behavior. It’s best to discourage it and provide redirection from the very first episode. Why do young […]
Normal Vs Abnormal Sexual Behavior For A 0-5 Year Old Child
During the early years of life, children become aware of and explore their bodies including their private parts. It is important to understand the difference between developmental exploration and abnormal interest or knowledge of private parts or sexual acts. Normal • Sexual language as it relates to body parts or bathroom talk • Self-fondling or […]
What Is Childhood Apraxia Of Speech?
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a neurologically based motor-speech disorder and causes children to have difficulty making sounds, syllables, and words.