October 29, 2023

ADHD

ADHD is the acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. If you've ever dealt with children, you've almost certainly wished at some point that they would be more attentive or calm. But when is a lack of attention or excessive activity a problem? Let's explore it together.

October 22, 2023

Autism

Autism spectrum disorder, or simply autism, is one of those disorders often portrayed in movies, and for this reason, we all have an idea (whether accurate or not) of what the behavior of an individual with autism might be like.

October 15, 2023

Communication Disorders (Part 2)

In the previous post, we mentioned that in the diagnostic manual (DSM), Communication Disorders include:

  • Language Disorder
  • Speech Sound Disorder (Phonological Disorder)
  • Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder (Stuttering)
  • Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder

October 01, 2023

Communication Disorders (Part 1)

What does it mean to communicate? In simple terms, it's the ability to express concepts and understand them. So, we recognize at least two functions: sending messages and receiving messages.