Disordered Eating

Disordered Eating

Eating is a primary function in life. We think of food, clothing and shelter as primary to survival, yet eating is also a significant area of concern for many parents. Many types of eating concerns are reflected above. Disordered eating can take on many different...
Manners

Manners

Some children do not seem to mature as quickly as other children in terms of social niceties and manners. Some children seem to need more direction and supervision when meeting new people or going out in public. You may have no concerns academically, but you may...
Sleep Problems

Sleep Problems

Having a child who does not sleep well can be very stressful. You may find that your child always needs just one more thing before he can go to bed. For example, ‘I need a glass of water,’ ‘I need 6 stuffed animals in my bed,’ or ‘Mom, can I sleep in your room?’ may...
Hygiene

Hygiene

Some children do not pick up self-care skills as quickly as others. You may have no concerns academically, but you wonder, without your support, if your child would ever brush his teeth, bathe, or choose proper clothing for the weather. Children mature at different...
Toilet Training

Toilet Training

Toilet training is often a challenging process in families with and without developmental difficulties. Parents may hear that they have to wait for the child ‘to be ready.’ However, in clinical practice, we see more often that the parents need to be ready. Children...

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