APD and ADHD

APD vs ADHD positive kids canadaBy Fatima Malik What Is ADHD? ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) is a neuro-developmental condition that affects executive functioning, attention and impulse control.  What Is APD? APD (Auditory Processing Disorder) affects the listening ability because their ears and brains don’t fully coordinate.  How Are ADHD And APD Linked? ADHD and APD can sometimes co-exist in a child. But [...]

Advantages of social skills training for kids with ADHD

Social Skills Training for ADHD positive kidsBy Fatima Malik Teaching the advantages of social skills training for kids with ADHD is very important. In social situations, some people naturally know how to read social cues and act accordingly, like when to speak up and when to listen. However, a kid with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) may struggle with social situations; [...]

Finding A Child Psychologist in Toronto vs seeking a Social Emotional Training Program

child counseling toronto Positive Kids CanadaA parent’s first inclination when they suspect something might be wrong with their child psychologically emotionally or behaviorally is to seek the help of a psychologist.  Rightfully so, child psychologists are endowed with the responsibility of providing psychological interventions to children. However, there is ambiguity and uncertainty as to when it is appropriate to seek [...]