Neurodevelopment
Epilepsy and Neuropsychological Outcomes in Children
Seizures versus Epilepsy in Children A seizure is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, and this can lead to changes in attention, cognition, behavior, sensory, and motor functioning. A child may or may not lose consciousness during a seizure. A seizure can be triggered by many causes (e.g., injury to the brain, genetic…
Read MoreHow to find a qualified Neuropsychologist
Clinicians who complete neuropsychological evaluation services have variable training and experience. It’s important that you do your homework to select the right clinician for your child. You don’t want to waste time, money, and resources. An easy way to see your clinician’s training and experience is to find their CV on their website. It is…
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your School-Age Child for an Evaluation
What to say about the evaluation… The evaluation includes all kinds of activities that are interactive. The word “activities” is best for most kids. Although the evaluation does include “tests”, that word is misleading. Unlike tests at school, there are no grades earned and the child is working with the clinician for most tasks (not…
Read MoreCongenital Heart Disease and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
To many families (and sometimes professionals), it’s not immediately obvious that congenital heart disease (CHD) is associated with developmental differences. This is because the link between the heart and the brain is not obvious. Furthermore, most children with CHD don’t get brain imaging because the medical team is more focused on heart health. But we…
Read MoreHow to choose mental health treatment for my child
Before you Spend Time and Money on Intervention or Treatment, READ THIS! We have so much information at our fingertips and can find a “solution” to almost anything with a google search. It’s necessary to be resourceful and to seek knowledge as a parent. However, it’s challenging to critically evaluate the evidence behind what you’re…
Read MoreAttention Problems: Is it ADHD or something else?
The majority of children referred for an evaluation have some form of attention problems. This might include difficulty with any of the following: Some also have trouble with behavior regulation, such as with the following: At first glance, any combination of these symptoms can suggest the possibility of an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD,…
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