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Join us this season as we learn about parenting with its different styles, challenges and joys. Regardless of how you find yourself in the sea of parenting its worthwhile to learn more about it for the benefit of those we parent.

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We learn about challenges that children with disabilities face when it comes to their education and training. Listen to find out how you can support such a child and how to train them so they can actually learn.

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Joints are areas where two or more bones meet. They are exposed to a lot of friction, mobility and rotations; if injured or diseased they can become permanently deformed leading to disabilities. Watch to find out how to support children with joint deformities.

All children have fears; however some fears are overwhelming and can hold them back. Listen to learn how to help your child overcome such fears. www.diffaba.org Twitter; @Mdiffabilities Instagram @diffaba

We continue to create awareness by discussing on paralysis. Listen to understand how to support children with paralyses and how they can still have a maximum life experience. Twitter @Mdiffabilities Instagram @diffaba www.diffaba.org

Today we switch gears and talk about a mental disability-schizophrenia. Listen to learn about how it shows up in children and how best to support them have a full life experience. For comments, questions and business, reach me at; Twitter @Mdiffabilities Instagram @diffaba www.diffaba.org

As we continue with our journey to create disability awareness we took a pit stop in the world of Amputations so we can learn more about it and how best to support amputees. Listen in and let me know your thoughts, questions and experiences.

We continue creating awareness on disabilities in children by talking about deafness. Listen to find out the causes, behavior and prevention of deafness in children.

A disability is described as any condition  of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities  and interact with the world around them -CDC.

Join us as we talk about one of the commonest disabilities-blindness which can affect children. Find out how to suspect it and how to help a blind child navigate the world around them.

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The environment a child is sorrounded with has a great impact on their development. The environment consists of the home, school, play area, people and things within the child’s proximity. Continue listening to find out how these can cause limitations in the growth and development of children.

Trauma is latin for injury. Injury can be both physical or psychological.

Due to their small stature, curiosity and dependence on others children are at a high risk of both physical and/or psychological trauma. Listen in for more information.

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The period of early childhood is the period of rapid  growth, exploration and unfortunately low immunity due to immaturity of the immune system. These children are often attacked by a myriad of viruses and bacteria with diseases such as rashes, sore throats and the sniffles. Majority of these infections are overcome by the child’s immune system though some may require specific treatments. However some infections can lead to lifelong effects as far as their development and growth is concerned. Listen in for more information.

Pregnancy and birthing are critical moments for mother and baby. A lot can happen during those time that can lead to disability in the baby. Listen in for more information.

Human beings are made up of millions of building blocks called cells. At the center of these cells are structures called nuclei which host everybody’s unique identity the genetic material aka DNA.

DNA ought to have particular characteristics for typical functioning to occur. Listen on to find out how changes in DNA can lead to disability.

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One of the most the most heart breaking and difficult conversations after a diagnosis of Amira’s that can cause disability or behavior challenges is the question of ‘how come? Or why?’ This season we shall discuss a few causes of disability and how to prevent them. The list may not be exhaustive but we hope to shed more light into this topic so we can gain more understanding and more acceptance.

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Children deserve love, protection, nourishment and pleasure. Often children with additional needs are abused or neglected. Find out how to spot vulnerable children and how to stop the abuse of disabled children.

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It is very stressful when you are concerned about your child's speech development. Listen to a few ways that you can improve communication right from your house.

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Listen to this episode to find out how to raise emotionally and socially responsible children who are aware of their emotional feedback and respond appropriately to relationships around them.

The development of a child's intellect is a major variable that determines the child's life experience and eventual outcome. Find out how to improve the intelligence of neurotypical and neurodiverse children by listening to this podcast!

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Small muscles allow us to perform activities such as writing, playing instruments, dancing and manipulating small objects by hand. This podcast gives you tips on how you can speed up the development of small muscles in children.

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Learn how you can assist your child to improve their balance, posture and strength using practical and affordable ways from the comfort of your home/school or day care!

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Language and speech are important tools in our communication with others and allow for self expression, sharing of experiences, group problem solving skills and eventual growth. How we communicate is there fore important in our behavior

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One of the factors that determine our behavior is our cultural environment and our attitude and approach to our feelings. This will affect how we relate to others and how we express ourselves which can be big chunks of our overall behavior. Listen on to find out more!

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The most important Influencer of behaviour is the level of  intellectual development. Much of how we show up as individuals is determined by our level of understanding, experience and socialisation whose depth will be determined by our ability to observe, study, analyse, experiment, remember and therefore respond.

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Small muscles refer to the tiny muscles in the hands and  feet. These are muscles that allow us to manipulate objects, write, play musical instruments, paint and draw. Learn how they  go through a complex series of growth and development for us to be able to the things that we are.

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Big muscles dictate how children move, balance and position themselves. Find out how they develop and learn how this development influences their behavior.

Behavior is a set of repeated habits that characterise a person. Behaviour in children is often a way of communicating their needs. 

How children behave and show up in the world is dependent on what skills they have and how empowered they have become.

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One of the most powerful ways of modifying child behavior is by allowing them to learn by seeing the natural progression of their actions. Children learn through consequences as this leaves an imprint in their memory that allows them to recall and generalize behavior.

Some times children show maladaptive behavior because of an underlying condition or illness.

Even with the slightest flu, children exhibit behavioral changes such as clinginess, irritability, demotivation and tantrums. Understanding this and making allowances will go a long way in normalizing these behaviors and reduce the stress on parents/guardians.

One of the reasons children ‘ act out’ or misbehave is loneliness or lack of attention. Buddying up helps to avoid the maladaptive behavior by ensuring children have the stimulus of social and emotional feedback from somebody they value.

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A trigger is a situation or state that causes something to function.

Common triggers for children include hunger, temperature changes, loneliness, anger, need for attention, illness, soiling, etc.

Commonly triggers result in challenging behaviors.

Listen on to find out more about this connection and how to break the chain.

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Removal is the action of taking away that is the removal of the child from a situation in which the child is exhibiting maladaptive behavior adaptation.

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Negative reinforcement is a substance if when removed can increase the occurrence of desirable behavior. Find out how to use this technique by listening to the episode

Redirection is the reassignment of a child to an alternative behavior or task

This is common with young children or children with ADHD and/or ODD. Often times they engage in maladaptive or inappropriate behavior. They can be reassigned to another activity or task that is more beneficial or appropriate

Human behavior is generated, sustained and adjusted following very intricate and executive functions by the brain. Listen in to the chat by this upcoming pediatric neurologist to find out how and learn about how best to respond to your child's behavioral challenges. 

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Negative reinforcement is an action/substance which when applied to a child prevents them from engaging in certain behavior or causes a reduction in the occurrence of unwanted behavior.

Negative reinforcement can be used for behaviors that are repetitive, deliberate and that the child can modify with relative ease such as spitting, foul language, tardiness, messiness, rudeness and others and can ne used for both NT and ND children as long as they can understand what is going on.

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Positive reinforcement rewards good behavior as a means of increasing its occurrence. We need to ‘catch them being good.

Often times as parents, guardians, grand parents, teachers and all who take care of children, both neurodiverse and neurotypical wait till they misbehave then punish them for it. Do we offer guidance on what behavior is expected prior to them making a mistake?

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Human brains are wired to increase investment/attention to what elicits a response from others. This is particularly true for children. They are sponges for attention whether positive or negative.

Notice what most children do when they do something new whether good or bad. They watch for parental/guardian response.

Planned ignoring is one of the easiest non violent methods of modifying child behavior. Listen in for more info.

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Phewx! After a long break, we are back! Better, stronger and grown up!

This season we shall talk about non violent approaches to modifying child behavior. Join us as we delve into this very important approach to child rearing.

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Sexual behavior is determined by our DNA which is complete by the time we are conceived. Therefore sexual behavior begins in childhood. Some behavior is considered normal while other are concerning. Listen to find out more information.

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