Breaking the Silence in Selective Mutism

As a parent, you know how important it is to communicate with your child. So what would you do if your son or daughter stopped speaking? For parents with a child who has selective mutism, answering this question is critical. Treatment by a healthcare specialist may be needed to restore the child to a healthy, well-adjusted state.

Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Some adults don't understand why children will refuse to speak. In certain cases, this refusal is a sign of a condition that's known as Selective Mutism. Selective mutism may require professional treatment to prevent problems in your child's development. Read to get a better understanding of selective mutism in children.

Misdiagnosis of ADHD in Children and Teens

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is becoming easier to recognize and treat in children. However, there are still some issues in diagnosing the illness. There are a number of health issues that can be mistaken for ADHD. Learn what signs and symptoms you should watch out for in your child.

How Anxiety Disorders Are Detected in Children

It's normal for children to be afraid of something, but having an anxiety disorder is much more serious. Anxiety disorders can cause very high levels of stress in children. This amount of stress during development is unhealthy and can affect a child for years to come. Read more to learn about how health experts check for anxiety problems in children.

How Anxiety Disorders Influence Adolescent Behavior

Recognizing the signs of an anxiety disorder early is very important for successful treatment. Studies have shown the negative effects late diagnosis of an anxiety disorder can have. For children who struggle with anxiety problems without receiving the help they need, the risks for problems in the teen years is much greater.

Understanding and Managing ADHD in Children, Teens

If you're a parent whose child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you probably have a lot of concerns. What causes ADHD? What treatment options are available? What should children and adolescents with ADHD do to succeed in school? You can find the answer to all of these questions and more by reading this article.

Evaluating Treatments for Your Child’s ADHD

As a parent of a child with ADHD, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information you find on the condition. With so many people claiming to be experts, how do you know who you can trust? Here's what a specialist from the Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs has to say regarding ADHD and its treatment.