April 23, 2018
Given the long holiday break, often parents wonder how easy it will be for their child to get back to the school routine. This is especially true for parents of kindergarten and pre-school kids with one mother sharing “…what if she forgets about school or thinks it was a onetime thing?” The routine brought about … Continue reading “Getting to the Back-to-School Rhythm”
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March 2, 2018
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurobehavioral condition which manifest during childhood and last throughout a person’s life. The reason why it is referred to as a spectrum is due to the varying range of symptoms, some of which include: Difficulties in establishing relationships Delays in verbal and non-verbal communication Delayed milestones and learning difficulties … Continue reading “Autism Defined”
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March 1, 2018
Jennifer Mbogo is the lovely mother to an energetic and full of life 10 year old boy on the autism spectrum. She initially suspected that something was off when her son began to walk and would walk with his toes curled inwards, however she brushed this off as him just being goofy. At 2 years … Continue reading “Special Needs Parenting (A Personal Story 3)”
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February 28, 2018
Joubert syndrome (JS) is a rare genetic condition identified by a “molar tooth sign” like shape of the brain under an MRI due to a decreased vermis. Other symptoms of JS include: Delayed milestones and intellectual disability Abnormal breathing – rapid breathing Decreased muscle tone Abnormal eye movement Joubert syndrome is one of a growing … Continue reading “Joubert Syndrome (JS) Defined”
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February 27, 2018
Claire (not her real name) is the mother of two beautiful sons, her oldest being four and a half years old and her youngest 10 months. Having an impending trip three months into her pregnancy she decided to go for her neonatal check up to make sure that she was fit to travel. The attending … Continue reading “Special Needs Parenting (A personal Story 2)”
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February 26, 2018
Hydrocephalus also known as “water on the brain” is the build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain cavity. Cerebrospinal fluid normally flows through the cavities and bathes the brain and the spinal column but the pressure caused by too much fluid can damage the brain tissues and cause impairments in brain function (mayoclinic.org). This condition … Continue reading “Hydrocephalus Defined”
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February 25, 2018
Motherhood is not an easy journey and to Sarah (not her real name) this couldn’t be truer. At the tender age of 3 months her son was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Which is accumulation of fluid in the head due to a blockage in the spinal cord preventing spinal fluid from passing. The risk with this … Continue reading “Special Needs Parenting (A Personal Story)”
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December 22, 2017
Christmas day is more than chapatis and kuku (chicken) fry. It is a day for the family to come together, set aside their differences and simply enjoy each other’s company. Never mind that your sister never returned those boots she borrowed, or that Uncle Nani just got too involved in your business. This is a … Continue reading “Fun Games to Play this Christmas”
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December 11, 2017
If like most parents you are faced with a picky eater, don’t worry and don’t give up. Like all stages of parenting, all you have to do is understand your child and how to spark their interest when it comes to eating. Here are 5 tricks which might come in handy: 1) Puree or juice: … Continue reading “Here are a Few Tricks for the Picky Eaters”
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