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Terminology


An explanation of some of the words associated with specific learning difficulties and disorders.

  1. Dyscalculia:  Difficulty understanding and using symbols, functions, quantity, place value, time, times tables in maths.
  2. Dyseidetic:  Difficulty in vision and memory of letters and word shapes.  Unable to develop a sight vocabulary but may acquire adequate phonetic skills. 
  3. Dysgraphia:  difficulty in producing handwriting that is legible and age appropriate.
  4. Dyslexia:  Difficulty reading and understanding words.
  5. Dysnomia:  Difficulty remembering names or recalling words.
  6. Dysorthographia:  Difficulty with spelling.
  7. Dysphonetic:  Difficulty breaking words into their component sounds.
  8. Dyspraxia:  Difficulty with drawing, writing, buttoning and other tasks requiring gross and fine motor skills.
  9. Grapheme-phoneme correspondence: An understanding of letter sound correspondence.
  10. Learning modalities:  Approaches to assessment or instruction stressing the auditory, visual or tactile avenues for learning, dependent on the individual.
  11. Autism (ASD):  is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by impared social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive hebaviour.
  12. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD): is a mental disorder of the neuro developmental type.  It is characterised by problems paying attention, excessive activity, or difficulty controlling behaviour which is not approprite for a person's age.
  13. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): is defined as "a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behaviour, or vinddictiveness lasting at least six months".
  14. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (called "rituals"), or have certain thoughts repeatedly.
  15. Global Developmental Delay (GDD): is an umbrella term used when children are significantly delayed in their cognitive and physical development.


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TRIPLE P PARENT GROUP
Small changes, big differences. The Triple P group sessions give parents more confidence in their role and the skills to manage challenging behaviour. The small Triple P parenting groups are facilitated by a psychologist. Parents meet others grappling with the same common problems and learn how to use positive parenting strategies, manage misbehaviour, help children develop - and much more. A few weeks in a Triple P parent group can make raising kids much easier, more fun and really turn family life around. Group starts September 6th. For more information or to register call 09 579 1794 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

TRIPLE P PARENT GROUP (0-12)
Make raising your children easier and more fun. Learn proven parenting strategies and get the tools to deal more confidently with challenging behaviour.  Meet other parents grappling with the same problems and learn how to:
  • Use positive parenting strategies
  • Help children develop
  • Manage misbehavior
  • Use routines for planning ahead
You will also get individual phone calls from the course psychologist to support you in putting new parenting skills into practive at home.

Triple P New Zealand Ltd
Triple P Centre, Ellerslie               
Phone: 09 579 1794                   
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Website: http://www.triplep.net/glo-en/find-out-about-triple-p/triple-p-in-a-nutshell/

 

INCREDIBLE YEARS PARENT PROGRAMME


Incredible Years Parent Programmes are running throughout the year.  Please register your interest in attending a programme by emailing
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Target Participants:
Parents of children aged up to 7 years (Early Years Group) or up to 10 years (School Age Group) where one or more children have significant behavioural concerns.

About the Programme:
The Incredible Years programme is a highly evidence based and extensively evaluated programme.  It has a 25 year history and operates successfully in many countries.
Programmes in New Zealand show reductions in problem behaviours across a range of families and cultures.
The Incredible Years Parent programme is intended to reduce challenging behaviours and increase social and self-control behaviours in children.  The course supports parents to build positive relationships with their children, and manage problem behaviours.
Parents will further their abilities in spending positive time with their children, praising and rewarding, setting limits, dealing with disobedience and helping their children to problem solve.
The aim is to support a more enjoyable family life and kids who can get on better with others and succeed at school.

Topics include:
helping your child learn through play
using praise and encouragement to motivate your child
using incentives to teach your child new behaviours
setting limits
following through with limits and rules
decreasing your child’s inappropriate behaviours
teaching children to solve problems.
See below for where The Incredible Years programme is offered in:

Further information can be found at www.minedu.govt.nz or www.incredibleyears.com

Cost: Free of charge

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Family Works Te Hononga, 10 Mahia Road, Manurewa                                     
PO Box 75432, Manurewa, Manukau 2243
Ph: 09 269 1009
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PARENTING PLACE

As a charity the Parenting Place has been at the forefront of providing parents with advice for 20 Year. Their material has helped thousands of families gain greater confidence and skills in their parenting.
Have a look at the website for Hot Tips for Primary Parents.

http://www.theparentingplace.com/

Sometimes good parents contribute to their child's anxiety, writes Karen Banes
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11618070


 























Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 August 2016 )