Concrete answer upfront: tantrums usually happen when a child wants something or tries to influence others, while meltdowns happen when a child becomes overwhelmed and loses emotional control. A tantrum involves some level of choice or strategy. A meltdown reflects emotional overload where reasoning, rewards, or consequences do not work until the nervous system settles. … Read more
Visual fatigue is primarily caused by prolonged screen use, reduced blinking, poor lighting conditions, and sustained near-focus work. The most effective ways to reduce it are environmental sensory adjustments, regular visual breaks, proper ergonomics, and light management, not gimmicks or quick fixes. Research shows roughly 60–70% of digital device users experience eye strain symptoms, with … Read more
Neurodivergent burnout is intensifying among students in 2026 because academic systems demand sustained executive functioning, constant digital adaptation, and social flexibility, while accommodations, diagnostic timelines, and mental-health support have not scaled at the same pace. Higher academic complexity, widespread AI integration, increased sensory and cognitive load, economic stress, and delayed support structures combine into chronic … Read more
Many children with dyslexia develop unusually strong problem-solving skills because they constantly adapt to learning challenges that traditional reading-based education creates. To compensate, they often strengthen visual reasoning, pattern recognition, spatial awareness, creative thinking, and persistence. Research in educational psychology shows these adaptive strategies frequently translate into above-average abilities in complex problem solving, innovation, design … Read more
Cortical Visual Impairment, often called CVI, is a brain-based visual condition caused by damage or differences in the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain. Vision loss in CVI does not originate in the eyes but in how visual information is processed neurologically. Ocular visual impairments are linked to structural or functional problems … Read more
W-sitting is a common posture seen during early childhood play. Legs bend inward with knees pointing forward and feet positioned outward, creating a W shape when viewed overhead. Many toddlers move into this position naturally during floor activities. Frequent or exclusive use can signal developmental concerns tied to strength, balance, and body control. A clear … Read more
Specific Learning Disabilities, commonly referred to as SLDs, represent a category of neurodevelopmental differences recognized in federal special education law. Dyslexia and dysgraphia both fall under the SLD classification and affect how students process language and express academic knowledge. Identification of these disabilities often occurs during early schooling, yet signs may appear well before formal … Read more
Vacuum-assisted delivery, also known as ventouse delivery, involves using a suction cup to help guide a baby through the birth canal during labor. Doctors may use it when natural pushing becomes too difficult or prolonged. It can be a valuable tool in ensuring a safe birth when used appropriately. However, improper technique or excessive force … Read more
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture, caused by damage to the developing brain. Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy is one of the main subtypes and is marked by involuntary, fluctuating muscle movements that can range from slow and writhing to sudden and jerky. Unlike spastic or … Read more
Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (SHCP) is a neurological condition affecting muscle control and movement on one side of the body. It results from damage to the brain’s motor regions that control voluntary motion. In most cases, one arm and one leg on the same side show noticeable stiffness or weakness. SHCP belongs to the broader … Read more