by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
To perseverate means to repeat something, such as words, gestures or actions, over and over again. Although this can be attributed to a child who has a diagnosed condition, we are using the term in this case to describe child-like, overt behaviour that is...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Many children have difficulties with concentration. Sometimes it is just developmental and other times they are struggling to cope with many different forms of visual and auditory stimulation that exist in their real world. How and when do we just focus on the adult,...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Auditory memory involves being able to hear and process key information that is presented verbally. Put simply, we need to store it in our mind and then recall it when required. It involves many skills including those of attending and listening, as well as...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
The skills of logic and reasoning include an ability to think through problems and apply strategies to solve challenges. These essential skills are part of a child’s early development. In fact they are an important foundation that will later develop competence and...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Sitting still isn’t exactly easy and a natural choice for many children. Even just a few minutes can be a challenge. But in school, kindergarten or organised programs they are expected to do it for much longer periods of time. Fidgeting, squirming, getting up and...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Visual memory is the ability of children to remember what something looks like. When children have difficulties, we most often think about this as a short-term memory issue that can keep children from taking what they see and transferring it to long-term memory. This...
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