CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST TANZANIA

  I recently came across this intriguing article about a new study that discovered virtual reality technology can help improve social communication skills in children with autism. The study found that children who used VR for eight weeks improved their social skills significantly, including a better understanding of emotions and increased eye contact. For more information on this study, please see the link provided below! Autism Research, Virtual Reality, and Social Communication Skills" For your convenience, here is a link to the article: https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/reports/vr-use-in-children-with-autism-improves-social-communication-skills-aan-2023/

  School avoidance is a growing concern among parents and educators alike. It is a situation where a child refuses to attend school or has difficulty remaining in school for the entire day. This problem can start with sporadic absences and slowly increase to a point where it becomes a significant issue. Parents can often observe soft signs like avoiding a particular class, struggling with homework, or faking an illness to skip school. School-avoidant behavior can manifest in different ways. Some children may be entirely absent from school, while others may go to school but leave during the day or escape to the nurse's office. Some may only go to school after crying, hiding in their bedroom, having an outburst, or refusing to move. Children may also have unusual distress about going to school and beg their parents not to make them go back. If you notice any of these signs in your child, it is essential to act. You do not need academic definitions to tell you if your child is avoidi...

As a psychologist, I have seen firsthand the significant impact that childhood experiences can have on parenting. Adverse childhood experiences such as neglect, abuse, and trauma can affect an individual's ability to form healthy attachments, manage stress and emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. These experiences can lead to difficulties in parenting relationships and influence parenting beliefs and attitudes. For instance, individuals who experienced neglect or abuse as children may struggle with forming secure attachments with their own children, which can impact their ability to provide nurturing and supportive parenting. Similarly, individuals who experienced trauma may have difficulty regulating their own emotions, which can make it challenging to provide consistent and predictable parenting. However, it is important to note that while childhood experiences can influence parenting, they do not determine it. With awareness, support, and the development of healthy...

 Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects about one in every 700 births worldwide. Down syndrome patients have an extra copy of chromosome 21, which can cause cognitive and developmental delays, as well as other health issues. Individuals with Down syndrome, with the right support, can live happy, fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to celebrate people with Down syndrome and raise awareness about the difficulties they face. As a psychologist, I am dedicated to assisting individuals with Down syndrome in their cognitive and socioemotional development, and I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Cognitive Difficulties Cognitive delays, which can affect learning, memory, and attention, are one of the most significant challenges that people with Down syndrome face. As a psychologist, I can provide assessments and therapies to assist people with Down syndrome in developing cognitive skills and ...