Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD for short) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, meaning, the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder are more commonly felt during the winter months when the days are shorter and accompanied with lower levels of sunlight during the […]
At Impact, therapists and administration get a lot of frequently asked questions by parents. These questions range from Impact’s assessment process, stigmas surrounding diagnosis and therapy treatments at Impact. Concerned parents are likely to want to obtain all the relevant information they can before admitting their
The autumn party is a great way for the staff at Impact to unwind with fun games, music and good food. This happens at Impact once a year and is dedicated to the hardworking staff at Impact that work throughout the week to ensure the […]
Children with autism tend to learn best through visual communication rather than auditory communication. This means they are able to communicate more efficiently with visual aids such as pictures or videos, rather than through verbal communication. Seeing it, rather than saying it, helps children with […]
Stigmatisation is considered one of the major problems faced by parents with autistic children, stigma has the potential to not only affect the child, but extends to their family members as well. Scholarly research shows that stigmatisation is commonly faced amongst autistic people and their […]
Dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia are three of the most common learning disabilities encountered by teachers. However, despite their high incidence they often develop differently in each child and the symptoms can often overlap with one another. Understanding the difference between dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia is […]
Sensory overload is a term that one is bound to come across when discussing children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The term ‘sensory overload’ describes the feeling of being overwhelmed by different sensory perceptions, which include auditory (hearing), visual (sight), feel […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability which is caused by differences in how an individual’s brain is wired. Those who are diagnosed with ASD often have difficulties in verbal communication, social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviours or interests. These can include […]
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell. While this diagnosis can be difficult for a child and their family, it does not mean that the child is dumb or cannot achieve great things in life. In fact, […]
Dysgraphia, a learning disability that affects a young child’s ability to write, can have a significant impact on their academic performance. One of the most problematic challenges that children with dysgraphia face is the increased anxiety they experience during exams