DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES IN CHILDREN
Positive Guidance strategies & better understanding of the developmental characteristics of children
Synopsis:
Many children may struggle in school with some topics or skills from time to time. When children try hard and still struggle with a specific set of skills over time, it could be a sign of a learning disorder. Having a learning disorder means that a child has difficulty in one or more areas of learning, even when overall intelligence or motivation is not affected.
Children with learning disorders may feel frustrated that they cannot master a subject despite trying hard and may act out, act helpless, or withdraw. Learning disorders can also be present with emotional or behavioral disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or anxiety. The combination of problems can make it particularly hard for a child to succeed in school. Properly diagnosing each disorder is crucial, so that the child can get the right kind of help for each.
Key areas covered:
- Overview of the social-emotional development milestones in school-age children
- Various learning difficulties and behaviour issues in children Eg ADHD, Conduct disorder, Anxiety disorders-phobia, and mood disorders.
- Strategies to support children with learning difficulties
Objectives:
Participants will be able to
- understand the needs of the children with learning difficulties and behaviour issues
- manage children with various learning difficulties and behaviour issues
- apply useful strategies to help and support children with special needs in their learning
Duration:
1 session of 3h
Target audience:
Staff / volunteers