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...