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What activities to do with a dyspraxic child?
Dyspraxia is a very common disorder that can affect 5-7% of children between the ages of 5 and 11, but persists into adulthood. It is possible to find strategies to limit the difficulties or to set up compensation tools. In this article, you will get all the...
Teacher training for DYS disorders
In this webinar, we will give you keys to support your students suffering from DYS disorders: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysphasia, dyscalculia or dysorthography. There will be a first theoretical part, with the different signs of each disorder and the difficulties that a...
Why are general knowledge quizzes so popular?
A quiz is a kind of game which purpose is to test knowledge. This is done using a carefully worded questionnaire. This test can be done in a specific field or in a general way. The general knowledge quizzes are concrete examples. Why do these quizzes attract so many...
Educating children about smart screen use
In this article, we'll help you educate your children or students about measured screen use. Here you will find our initial tips for accompanying your children, and later you can view our webinar to learn more. We are going to give you some tips to accompany your...
How to work on visual gnosis?
Visual gnosis refers to the ability to perceive an object through our vision, to represent it and to grasp its meaning. Mélanie Chabloz from the neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation department at the CHUV of Lausanne in Switzerland, tells us more about visual...
Speech and language therapy assessment for adults
The speech therapist can also treat adults, not just children. Indeed, an adult may need to be followed by a speech therapist for several reasons. Sometimes, one can have disorders since birth, such as deafness, or since childhood, such as language disorders, which...
I’m having trouble concentrating: take a quiz!
You never finish your activities? You tend to spread yourself too thin? These are all signs of a lack of concentration. Why can I not stay focused right away? Let's take a look at the tests, the symptoms and some ways to improve concentration. How can I test my...
Language and learning disorders: supporting children
How to accompany a child with language and learning disabilities? Children with language disorders have difficulty expressing themselves or writing. In school, they have more difficulty learning than others. There are several types of disorders: dyslexia,...
Invisible disability at school: between benevolence and support
Not all disabled people use wheelchairs. Some people may appear "flawless", yet they are classified as disabled. This means that not all disabilities can be read on the face. Hence the notion of "invisible disability". What is the real meaning? Invisible disability at...
Can stress be positive?
Stress is a tension that triggers the secretion of glucocorticoids in the blood. These hormones boost the metabolism. This level of stress is beneficial. However, chronic stress results in physical and psychological problems. Discovering positive stress! What...
Connecting with someone with Alzheimer’s disease
This disease is named after the person who discovered it. Alzheimer's disease has many symptoms: there are mood swings or aggression disorders. The individual with Alzheimer's disease has difficulty communicating. It can also affectconcentration and memory. This is...
Cognitive memory
Cognitive functions: memory Memory is an essential cognitive function for our lives. It allows us to store information, to retain it and to "get it out" when we need it. Memory is the basis of our personality as it collects our knowledge, memories, experiences...