by Debbie Hopper | Apr 1, 2019 | Autism, Blog
As parents of a child with autism know, there are many factors that affect a child’s ability to feel safe and comfortable in their environment. Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have significant sensory issues and if they are to thrive, it is crucial...
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 1, 2019 | Podcast
. . In Episode 1 of Life Skills 4 Kids, I will share with you the top 10 things that kids say that may indicate that they are anxious. As parents, we need to be detectives, listen closely and become aware of what our kids are saying to tell if they are feeling...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Occupational Therapy
Trichotillomania has always been a secretive thing, leading health professionals to believe for many years that it was extremely rare. But in recent years, researchers have discovered that it’s actually a common problem that affects up to 2% of the...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Encouragement, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
Teachers, childcare workers and other professionals have long known that some children cannot tolerate experiences that other children don’t even notice. Certain sounds, a noisy environment, some visual elements or even being touched can trigger a meltdown that is...
by Debbie Hopper | Feb 19, 2019 | Anxiety, Autism, autism spectrum disorder, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Encouragement
At Life Skills 4 Kids, we recognize that anxiety has no age limit and kids are not exempt from all the feelings and symptoms that adults experience. Of course, we realize that they are usually unable to articulate exactly what is causing them to feel the way they do,...
