Understanding Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Before diving into the details of our summer program, it’s essential to understand what dyslexia and dysgraphia entail. Both are neurological issues where; Dyslexia is a learning difficulty characterized by inaccurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling abilities. Dysgraphia, […]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder falls under disruptive behavior-related mental conditions which primarily diagnosed in young children. Individuals with ODD display disobedience, hostility, and uncooperative behavior towards peers, parents, teachers, and other authority figures. Children with ODD often have difficulty regulating their […]
It is normal to feel emotions and emotion is an art of expression. Everyone feels emotions—including myself, you, our kids, and even our pets. Emotions are the makeup of our soul and without emotions we are just skeleton and flesh. It is important to learn […]
My name is Fatima Shahid, and I am the Coordinator of Learning Disabilities at Impact. I have been working with special needs for the past 4 years. I have worked with children to improve their writing skills through different methods. In my experience enhancing & […]
Grief is a complex and challenging experience for individuals of all ages, and when it comes to children, a sensitive and supportive approach is paramount. Acknowledging their emotions and providing tools for coping with loss is crucial for fostering resilience in young hearts. In this […]
As the chill of winter begins to fade and the promise of spring looms on the horizon, there’s no better time to gather staff members for a memorable BONFIRE Party. IMPACT bonfire party offers the perfect opportunity to connect, unwind, and create lasting memories. These […]
As a coordinator, who works in helping children with autism to develop their academic and functional ability and behavior management, I have had the opportunity to interact with many parents. As rewarding as this work is for me, it can be disheartening to come […]
Extensive research shows that early diagnosis of and interventions of disabilities such as autism are more likely to have increased positive long term effects on symptoms and later skills. Early intervention occurs when a child’s brain is still developing, during or before a child’s pre-school […]
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