Help your child develop their vocabulary

Vocabulary is simply language words. When we talk about a child's vocabulary, we generally talk about the words they understand (called receptive vocabulary) and produce (called expressive vocabulary).

Your child's vocabulary supports his or her ability to communicate their thoughts, feelings, perspectives and desires to others (adults and peers) as well as to facilitate their understanding of others' perspectives and feelings. This communication capability enables them to build coordinated peer relationships Counseling and allows you, as parents, to understand them further and enhance your communication with them. Vocabulary is also important for learning to read and write at the end.

So how do you help your child develop their vocabulary?

Engaging children actively in the communication process helps them develop vocabulary. Simply talk together and listen as much.

To help your child develop their own vocabulary, you need to:

• Talk to your child often, about many different topics, especially about your child's feeling about different things and what he thinks.
• Ask your child questions about their experiences (what was great and what was hard in your day?) And ask them what they think of different topics
• Read together (your child can also spend some time reading independently if they can). Provide them with books on different topics to expand their vocabulary (eg animals, science, fiction, people, etc.)
• When watching a TV show, talk to your child about what you notice about the show and ask them what they think
• Be sure to give your child time in discussions to ask questions and clarify their knowledge about the topic
• Consciously use the different vocabulary yourself when talking to your child
• Get a "new word of the day" every day and use it as much as possible with your child for the day
• When explaining the meaning of a new word to your child, give them an example of how to use the new word in relation to their / their lives (making it relevant to their world so they can better understand the meaning)
• Draw an example of the word at work and use it to help your child understand the meaning
• When your child uses a descriptive word for something, praise the great word and see if you can think of some other words that can be used to describe it.

Here are some good activities to encourage your child to participate in language development:

• Play phones
• Dolls
• Create stories together
• Dolls and other dramatic toys
• Tape recorders with microphones, or talk through wireless communication devices
• Interactive books and other multisensory experiences

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Here are some red flags to develop vocabulary between 3-5 years old:

• Your child doesn't seem to understand much of what people are saying to them.
• Your child has difficulty following instructions (even when repeated several times)
• Your child cannot retell the stories, even when they are read to them several times.
• Your child overexposes unspecified words such as "thing", "that", "things."
• Your child's talk is full of "fillers" like "um", "uh", "you know."

It seems that your child uses the wrong words in the sentence, for example "This dog (chicken) has laid an egg."

If your child has difficulty understanding, or if he is talking to some of the features of the red flag listed, you may benefit from an assessment of his language skills by a speech pathologist. At The Psychology Hub, we have many speech and language pathologists who have considerable experience in these assessments and guidance interventions when needed.

Week prenatal depression and anxiety

I heard someone quote Charles Dickens when referring to paternity: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." I really resonated with this quote as it applies to parenting. In fact, for me the "worst times" seemed to me to unite in the first year of paternity! Welcoming a new child, be it the first or fifth, brings with it tremendous change and change brings both things to celebrate and things to grieve. For many, the transition is smooth, and for others there are some bumps in the road. Some, like me, find it more difficult, and there are those who are very real mental health concerns for them. About 1 in 7 mothers and 1 in 10 parents, for example, suffer from postpartum depression. The figure for parents with postnatal anxiety is believed to be higher.

This week, November 13-19, is a week of awareness of depression and perinatal anxiety. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression inAustralia) established the Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week in 2005 to raise awareness of perinatal mental health, including what to look for and where to seek support. While it is normal for mood changes to occur during pregnancy and / or premature birth, often referred to as "baby depression," there are things to look for that may indicate the development of depression or anxiety.

Signs that depression may develop include:

• Bad mood
• Feelings of low self-worth
• Irritability, anger or anxiety
• Increased crying, often without reason
• Loss of interest in activities that were previously considered enjoyable
• It changes into eating and sleeping patterns
• Loss of motivation and excessive fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating / confusion
• Social isolation
• Thoughts of self-harm

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Anxiety indicators include:

• Feeling nervous, or always on the edge
• Muscle strain
• Difficulty in calm
• Sleep disorders
• Fixed, recurring concern
• There are a number of things you can do to take care of yourself during the perinatal period. Some ideas include:
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise
• Avoid alcohol and drugs
• Rest whenever possible (eg when the baby sleeps)
• Remember that there is no single correct way of parenting
• Seek and accept help when you provide it
• Socialize and spend time for yourself when possible
• Avoid major life changes in late pregnancy and early childbirth.

If I have had mental health concerns in the past, can I encourage you to be proactive and seek support early

What to expect from the first psychology session 

When you visit a doctor because you feel sick, say flu, you know what to expect from your medical appointment, and you know you'll eventually feel better. But when you make an appointment to see a psychologist, do you know what will happen? You may not be sure if it will help you the way you hope. Many people do not know what to expect and are often worried about what lies ahead.

Feeling anxious at first is normal

It's normal to feel anxious when facing a new situation. Our brains are wired to vigorously consider the potential negative consequences of a new situation, as our brain tries to protect us from pain or discomfort. Unfortunately, our brains are not always as useful as they are. Often, the brain's attempt to protect us from potential pain prevents us from being able to experience positive outcomes that can easily come from the new situation.

A psychology session is basically about problem solving

Our doctors use their training to help you solve the problem that brings you to see them.

In general, at the beginning of your first session, your doctor will invite you to share what is happening in your life, what is bothering you, and what goals you want to work together. Your doctor will listen, take notes, and ask questions. You will not be criticized, interrupted or judged. You will be encouraged to speak honestly and openly, but you won't have to talk about things you don't want to talk about (yet or at all). All discussions are kept strictly confidential as psychologists commit to confidentiality (except when there are clear safety concerns).

During sessions, your doctor will help you practice tools that may help you better achieve your goals, and some may give you "homework" to complete between sessions. Doctors often follow different ways to meet the needs of their clients, but their goal is to help find solutions to the problem that is of concern to you at this time of your life.

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How to deal with your first session with a psychologist

Remind yourself that it is normal to feel anxious or anxious at first.

Feeling anxious is normal but doesn't have to drive your behavior. Remind yourself that you can survive in the first session and you can find that it is beginning a growth journey that will benefit you greatly in the long run.

Be as honest as you can be.

This is easier said than done when you talk to someone you just met but to be honest with your psychiatrist and yourself, from the beginning it can be very helpful in building contact with your psychiatrist early and starting to address where you are in your life at this time and what Want to get out of the process.

Keep your mind open to the positive results that can come from the process.

Access to treatment has become more common among the general population in recent years, and has benefited many people who have requested such assistance. Try not to let your mind stumble except in the discomfort that can come from talking to a psychologist; open the lens to look at the positive things you may experience as a result of working through the process.

Assess yourself enough to continue pursuing your goals.

No matter what your mind may sometimes convince you, you deserve a healthy and healthy life. If there are challenges in your life that prevent you from moving forward the way you want, you deserve time and space to work on what you want and value.

In young minds

We have many doctors who provide different services and focus on different areas of psychology. You can see all their details here on our website. If you are not sure which person best fits your specific needs, please contact us for discussion. When you make an appointment with one of ourpsychologists, our receptionist will also help answer any preliminary questions you have about the first appointment. Our rooms are also specifically designed to meet the needs of children as well, so that your child feels comfortable and comfortable as well.

Purpose of mental health assessment

A mental health assessment gives your psychiatrist a picture of how you think, feel, think and remember. The mental health test assesses your emotional health through a series of questions and also includes a physical examination.

As a priority your psychiatrist will determine whether you are at risk of hurting yourself or others. For children, a mental health assessment will be designed according to the child's age and stage of development.

The Mental Health Assessment aims to:

• Diagnosis of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, postpartum depression, eating disorders and psychotic diseases
• Distinguish between mental and physical health problems
• Evaluate the person referred for problems at school, work or home.

Preparation for mental health assessment

Before your appointment, consider the reasons for the assessment:

• What are the symptoms of your mental illness?
• What thoughts, feelings, or behaviors have bothered you?
• Did a particular event, such as the death of a loved one, cause these symptoms?
• How often do you have symptoms and what to do when you have?
• How long do the symptoms last?

It may be helpful to keep a diary on the days or week before the mental health assessment. It may also help bring a friend or family member who can describe the symptoms of your mental illness from their perspective. If the assessment is for the child, make a few notes about their behavior. This may help ask their teachers for any feedback they have made.

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Can Asperger explain your relationship difficulties?

If you are trying to understand why you have difficulties with a persistent relationship and wonder if Asperger plays a role, this blog post should help.

As we all know, relationships can be difficult and sometimes complex, but when a partner is faced with Asperger difficulties usually arise. That's because ASD is basically a difference of socio-emotional communication.

Being able to express your feelings and be emotionally supportive of each other is the lifeblood of a healthy relationship. This can be difficult, if you are in a varied nervous marriage, and over time you can run out of energy trying to deal with these challenges.

To make things more difficult, the tools and strategies that "variety of gardens" find useful often do not work for you in a varied nervous relationship.

I will start with how I feel to be a nervous partner with Aspie, and then also talk about what it feels like to be my partner in a relationship with a nervous person. Next I will describe how the relationship usually progresses and the challenges that can occur along the way, then how you can help your relationship.

Just a note, in the past Asperger was considered associated with autism but different from it, but since 2013, when a new classification called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was created in DSMV, it is now considered sitting in the moderate end of the autism spectrum.

Does my partner have Asperger? Here are 55 relationship clues.

Below is a 55-point questionnaire we have created that will help as a starting point. It is important to understand that Asperger has a very diverse range of symptoms and there will be no two people alike. But the more these points you feel are appropriate for your relationship, the more likely that ASD will explain your set of difficulties.

If you find that 40 or more of the clues below apply, your partner may have Asperger's.

For ease of expression, I'll use the term "he", but this may equally refer to "she".

1. Your relationship began an emotional start, but your emotion diminished very quickly when you started living together
2. Your partner can often engage in long wind talks that are often unilateral
3. They may find it difficult to put themselves in someone else's shoes and empathize with them
4. It often needs many periods of isolation and quiet time
5. He does not tend to understand the nature of giving and conversation
6. It can often seem to be self-absorbing
7. You often feel emotional deprivation from this relationship
8. He often interprets words quite literally
9. He has a hard time talking about his emotions and therefore tends to avoid it
10. He or she may have trouble linking what you feel to what he did or didn't do
11. You are often frustrated by your inability to communicate at a deep and steady level
12. Even if you are physically together, you can feel that there is an emotional distance, which can make you feel lonely.
13. He can sometimes suffer from overload
14. Tends to be ashamed of offers of public affection
15. You can often feel taken for granted by him
16. He tends to show the feelings of love through his actions
17. You can feel that your best efforts in the relationship get very little in return
18. He doesn't choose to socialize with his friends much
19. Can be tempted to be lazy in a relationship
20. He may find it hard to leave sex completely
21. They may have difficulty communicating with you when you talk about an emotional problem
22. He gets defensive easily and courteously talks that can be seen as attack or criticism
23. It may not tell you the whole truth
24. Usually tends to put himself and his needs first
25. Sometimes you can find yourself in situations that are shocked at how insensitive it is
26. It can be altruistic and heroic, but sometimes when you expect him to come for you, he may not be able to deal with it
27. Not inclined to like pressure or expectations
28. In times of difficult relationship, he tends to see you as nervous
29. Sometimes it may be difficult to hold onto a job or see things
30. Feel more comfortable with structure and routine
31. He finds it difficult to respond to the alarm clock
32. Can be excessive in lazy activities
33. His loneliness or cocoon is necessary for him
34. Depression is a common condition for him at different times of his life
35. It can be very passive
36. Does not tend to be good at organizing holidays or excursions
37. It is often uninterested in your world, your inner life, or your activities
38. Tends to be pulled socially
39. He can sometimes interrupt you and change the subject when you are in the middle of a sentence
40. It can keep you separated from family and / or friends
41. Even if he loves you and appreciates your relationship, you may never get a commitment. He may worry that he is unable to be a good husband.
42. He may get married because you want him and then he is often half-hearted
43. It will be more comfortable with old friends and family than new friends
44. He can admit that it's good to have companionship, but it creates pressure on him
45. Can tend to live in his rational mind more
46. His conversations can often be a brief surface level
47. You may find it difficult to overcome his anxiety and routines and the inability to be silly and trivial
48. Chances are that he didn't make any promises, unless you're married
49. You’ve made more adjustments to it over time than it did
50. You feel more of his caregiver than his equal
51. You might feel you were not number 1 for him. His special attention is often
52. You may feel that you have to do more than just an equal share of household chores
53. Your relationship may be more practical than anything else
54. You may deny having a problem because it finds it difficult to empathize with how you feel
55. You may feel isolated because no one understands what is going on behind closed doors, and it seems normal for others outside the relationship

Those who have Asperger are at a disadvantage in the relationship, but that does not mean with guidance that it is not possible to create a happy union. Each partner has different and very unique needs and these need to be taken into account.

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