{"id":1435,"date":"2013-10-08T21:46:09","date_gmt":"2013-10-09T04:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/mggriffiths\/?page_id=1435"},"modified":"2013-10-20T15:44:52","modified_gmt":"2013-10-20T22:44:52","slug":"im-worried-about-social-emotional-concerns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/mggriffiths\/links-for-parents\/im-worried-about-social-emotional-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"I’m Worried About… Social Emotional & Learning Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"

First<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is an\u00a0article<\/a>\u00a0about dealing with the stigma attached to mental illness and children.<\/p>\n

General Concerns<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is an article on “Occupational Therapy, Autism & Tactics of Self-Regulation”<\/a>. It includes this great diagram of activities to do when a child’s engine is running high or running low.<\/p>\n

\"OT_Chart2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

You can also refer to the\u00a0Society for Children’s Mental Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here is another good article about Mental Illness and Your Child<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please consult your child’s doctor for a professional opinion on what may be impacting your child.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learning Challenges<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding Learning Disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n

Here is some information from the\u00a0Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The VSB also has an extensive list of\u00a0resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ADD\/ADHD<\/span><\/p>\n

BC Children’s Hospital ADHD Program<\/a><\/p>\n

Children & Adults with ADD<\/a><\/p>\n

Anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n

Try reading this Anxiety Article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other resources include:<\/p>\n

Anxiety BC<\/a><\/p>\n

Centre for Emotional Health <\/a><\/p>\n

If you have concerns around anxiety and other mental health issues, contact\u00a0Vancouver\u2019s Child and Youth Mental Health\u2019s central intake number at (604) 675-3895<\/strong>\u00a0and request either a referral or professional consultation.<\/p>\n

Autism & Asperger’s<\/span><\/p>\n

Autism Society of BC<\/a><\/p>\n

The BC Government’s “A Parent’s Handbook: Your Guide to Autism Programs<\/a>” is a highly recommended resource.<\/p>\n

My Asperger’s Child<\/a><\/p>\n

Central Auditory Processing Disorder<\/span><\/p>\n

CAPD Booklet<\/a> from BC Children’s Hospital<\/p>\n

CAPD<\/a>,\u00a0Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada<\/p>\n

Auditory Processing Disorder<\/a>, KidsHealth<\/p>\n

Dyslexia<\/span><\/p>\n

BC Learning Centre for Children with Dyslexia<\/a><\/p>\n

Dyslexia Vancouver<\/a><\/p>\n

Other Ideas<\/span><\/p>\n

Again, please consult with your child’s doctor on what would be best for your child.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities*<\/a><\/p>\n

*They have a site in nearby Southlands.<\/p>\n

Chi Kids<\/a><\/p>\n

SuperFlex<\/a> &\u00a0Social Thinking<\/a>\u00a0are programs that encourage children to become social detectives and be more aware of expected behaviours.<\/p>\n

The government also has a program called “Friends for Life<\/a>” that is for parents and teachers.<\/p>\n

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