Understanding Learning Disability – Signs, causes, and support
Learning Disabilities (LDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders that affect the brain’s ability to acquire, process, and apply verbal or nonverbal information, despite average or above-average intelligence. They typically impact specific academic areas such as reading, writing, or mathematics and are not due to emotional, cultural, or educational factors. The hallmark of LDs is the gap between […]
Down Syndrome: A Promising Future Together – From Medical Challenge to Social Opportunity
A healthy human cell contains 46 number of chromosomes existing in 23 pairs. Chromosomes carry the genetic information of a living organism in the form of a hereditary material called Deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA). Any deviation in chromosome number results in health conditions, collectively referred to as chromosomal abnormalities or aneuploidies. Down Syndrome (DS) is […]
Children’s Sleep Needs: Creating Healthful Bedtime Routines
Sleep problems are often temporary in infants and children, but they can be associated with medical problems. Refusal to sleep, delayed sleep onset, and prolonged night awakenings require parental intervention which affect the quality of life of both children and caregivers. Establishing healthy sleep routine with the right amount of sleep time is essential for […]