Common Behavioural Disorders in Children From thumb sucking to temper tantrums, kids go through a lot of phases as they grow up. Some pass quickly, while others have longer-term implications. When behavioural disorders get out of hand, the cause may require more serious attention. There are a number of common behavioural disorders that may be… Continue reading
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Links to Learning: Empowering Through Support and Education
15 years ago, options in the Belleville / Quinte area for children with learning disabilities or special needs were slim: the Quinte Learning Disability Association had information to offer, but few resources and no space. Joan Burton, then president of the Association, knew this was a problem — and, with a core group of volunteers,… Continue reading
Community Support: Giving Back
At Stevenson, Waplak & Associates, our main focus is the youth and adults who come to us for help or who join our team as foster parents – our Parent Therapists. But we also support programs in our community that are available for all kids and young adults, especially educational opportunities. “Academics is one of… Continue reading
Childhood Nutrition Impacts Education
When you’re dealing with an aggressive teenager, whether they eat a lot of tuna and spinach may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But more and more research shows that diet can make a big difference — and it’s one of the first things Stevenson, Waplak & Associates looks at when we… Continue reading
Coping Strategies for Classroom Behaviour
At Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning, the school year starts with a clean slate, a plan, and a lot of patience and understanding. As Jeff Waplak noted, learning is frustrating for a lot of kids, which can lead to disruptive classroom behaviour. We try to find out what causes the frustration so we can do something… Continue reading
Applewood Academy: An Education Plan for Every Student
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning is a school for kids who’ve struggled in a public school setting. The program we create for every student isn’t just something we believe in; it’s something that, as a “therapeutic boarding school”, we need to do. Under the Education Act for Ontario, Applewood has to meet certain requirements –… Continue reading
Help at home: Back to school with Applewood Academy
There are two significant parts in every child’s life: What happens at school, and what happens at home. At Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning, we understand that home life definitely impacts what happens at school – and vice versa. We work with parents and our students to try to keep everything in balance. Frequent communication… Continue reading
Education with Alternative Schools: Applewood Academy
Back to school is an exciting time of year for every family, but some parents have an added concern: Wondering what challenges might pop up. Some kids don’t fit into a traditional school setting and the results – like suspensions or expulsions – can cause a lot of stress. Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning, a… Continue reading
University Initiative Hopes to Reduce Stigma of Mental Health Issues
In their lifetime, one in five Canadians will have mental health issues; it’s estimated that two-thirds of those people won’t seek help. A stigma is a negative misconception based on a personal trait that is based on stereotypes rather than fact. This can include: misunderstandings about the causes of the disease questioning whether treatment is… Continue reading
The Facts About ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been the focus of debate for decades – from symptoms, to diagnosis, to effective types of treatment. Many misunderstandings about the disease exist, and even its causes are largely unconfirmed. What we do know is that ADHD is not one specific disorder; it’s a family of related chronic neurobiological… Continue reading