Trauma - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Trauma refers to an injury or a wound. When you experience a physical trauma, your body will do its best to heal the wound - and it is...
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Cynthia Yoo
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Depression - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is depression? Depression is different from feelings of sadness. Major Depressive Disorder is a mood disorder that causes...
Cynthia Yoo
- Dec 15, 2022
- 5 min
Effective Strategies to Support Your Child with Executive-Functioning Challenges
Children who struggle with executive functioning have difficulty managing their emotions, resisting their impulses, and keeping necessary...
Cynthia Yoo
- Dec 12, 2022
- 8 min
Effective Strategies to Support Your Child with Self-Regulation Challenges
When children consistently fail to meet our expectations, it is tempting to label them as oppositional, defiant, manipulative, and/or...
Cynthia Yoo
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
Self-Regulation & Executive Functioning - Definition, Meaning, and Skills
Children who can self-regulate (calm when upset) are more able to learn and implement executive functioning skills (planning and decision...
Cynthia Yoo
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Learning Disabilities - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada is a non-profit organization that strives to build awareness, education, and advocacy for...
Cynthia Yoo
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
ADHD - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based disorder (also called a "neurodevelopmental disorder") that impacts up...
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