They have big emotions, but they don’t yet have all the words to express their thoughts. Caring adults can help them feel secure as they grow and explore their world.

The impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattention associated with ADHD can wreak havoc on a child's attempts to connect with ...

are attached Babies are more likely to initiate social interaction. They begin to: Play peek-a-boo Pay attention to own name Smile spontaneously Laugh aloud Babies show a wider emotional range and ...

Through evaluation, the Adults Doing Life Skills Clinic determines functional independence levels. Intervention promotes independence in activities of daily living ... through participation in ...

2 Social skills are incredibly important for kids (and adults alike). Some of the benefits include: 3,4 Social skills ...

See how programs like OPWDD and Gateway Counseling Center help adults with IDD improve their mental well-being through community support.

Apparently, moms who are worried about their kids’ social abilities have found a workaround to help them. Taking to Facebook, ...

Social interactions feed that need. They are also beneficial from an evolutionary standpoint—social interactions help people build communication skills and cooperate to achieve a common goal ...

The pressure to achieve is leaving some teens burned out, according to a new survey. While parents are part of the problem, ...

San Jose’s Hearts and Minds Activity Center is providing a dual daycare program for both children and adults with dementia, NBC Bay Area reported. “There’s a magic going on when the two generations ...

social interactions and emotions. About half also have a learning disability. Some autistic adults show a marked discrepancy between their IQ and their ability to plan and perform daily activities, ...

This is a statutory requirement under the Care Act 2014, which strengthens the recognition and rights of adult carers. During an assessment, encourage carers to discuss what matters most to them, ...