MCID serves as a vital resource for individuals with disabilities in Qatar, promoting inclusion and opportunity. Through its commitment to specialized education, workforce training, and support for specific learning challenges, MCID is creating...
Anxiety in children
Anxiety happens when our children feel like the demands of a situation are more significant than their resources to manage it. This is not about their actual capabilities, but rather their perception of their capabilities. If your child is struggling with things like being...
Sensory Processing Disorder
Some people with sensory processing disorder are oversensitive to things in their environment. Common sounds may be painful or overwhelming. The light touch of a shirt may chafe the skin...
A few things to note about seizure prevention
Seizure prevention and epilepsy management depend on taking your prescribed medications as well as maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. Consider the following measures to discuss with a healthcare professional...
Getting to know the child you are trying to teach
Spend time with the child. Given your background research and reading up, you will have gained a good insight into what the child likes/dislikes. Start off by observing the child by waiting in the background. This will help you get to know his/her facial expressions...
Child with Speech Delay
Mental retardation is the most common cause of speech delay, accounting for more than 50 percent of cases.8 A mentally retarded child demonstrates global language delay and also has delayed auditory comprehension and delayed use of gestures...
The things every child with autism wishes you knew
If I can’t talk or express my thoughts and feelings I can become very frustrated, sad and angry. People see my behavior as difficult, naughty or deliberately challenging – but it’s likely to be my way of communicating. Don’t exacerbate these outbursts, help me say...
The Use of Technology In Special Education
There are many ways of how technology can help students with special needs. For example, some kinds of disabilities don’t allow students to use handwritten text that is an integral part of "traditional" education. Using technical tools intended for...
Meaning and types of Behavioral therapy
What Is Behavioral Therapy? Behavioral therapy is a term used to describe a broad range of techniques used to change maladaptive behaviors. The goal is to reinforce desirable behaviors and eliminate unwanted ones. Behavioral therapy is rooted in the principles of behaviorism, a school of thought focused on the idea that we learn from our environ...
Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Depression is not a normal part of growing older, and it should never be taken lightly. Unfortunately, depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated in older adults, and they may feel reluctant to seek help. Symptoms of depression may be different or less obvious in older adults,...