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Join us this season as we learn about parenting with its different styles, challenges and joys. Regardless of how you find yourself in the sea of parenting its worthwhile to learn more about it for the benefit of those we parent.
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2024-05-1514 minDiffabaLearning disabilities
We learn about challenges that children with disabilities face when it comes to their education and training. Listen to find out how you can support such a child and how to train them so they can actually learn.
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2023-10-0614 minDiffabaJoint deformities
Joints are areas where two or more bones meet. They are exposed to a lot of friction, mobility and rotations; if injured or diseased they can become permanently deformed leading to disabilities. Watch to find out how to support children with joint deformities.
2023-09-2510 min
DiffabaDisabling AnxietyAll children have fears; however some fears are overwhelming and can hold them back. Listen to learn how to help your child overcome such fears.
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DiffabaUnderstanding schizophreniaToday we switch gears and talk about a mental disability-schizophrenia. Listen to learn about how it shows up in children and how best to support them have a full life experience. For comments, questions and business, reach me at; Twitter @Mdiffabilities Instagram @diffaba www.diffaba.org2023-08-3116 minDiffabaAmputationsAs we continue with our journey to create disability awareness we took a pit stop in the world of Amputations so we can learn more about it and how best to support amputees. Listen in and let me know your thoughts, questions and experiences.2023-08-0113 minDiffabaDeafness in childrenWe continue creating awareness on disabilities in children by talking about deafness. Listen to find out the causes, behavior and prevention of deafness in children. 2023-07-2114 min
DiffabaHelp!My child might be blind!
A disability is described as any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them -CDC.
Join us as we talk about one of the commonest disabilities-blindness which can affect children. Find out how to suspect it and how to help a blind child navigate the world around them.
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DiffabaEnvironment as a cause of disabilitiesThe environment a child is sorrounded with has a great impact on their development. The environment consists of the home, school, play area, people and things within the child’s proximity. Continue listening to find out how these can cause limitations in the growth and development of children.2023-03-0710 min
DiffabaTrauma can cause disabilitiesTrauma is latin for injury. Injury can be both physical or psychological.
Due to their small stature, curiosity and dependence on others children are at a high risk of both physical and/or psychological trauma. Listen in for more information.
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@diffaba2023-02-2208 minDiffabaEarly childhood infections can cause DisabilityThe period of early childhood is the period of rapid growth, exploration and unfortunately low immunity due to immaturity of the immune system. These children are often attacked by a myriad of viruses and bacteria with diseases such as rashes, sore throats and the sniffles. Majority of these infections are overcome by the child’s immune system though some may require specific treatments. However some infections can lead to lifelong effects as far as their development and growth is concerned. Listen in for more information.2023-02-1008 min
DiffabaPregnancy and deliveryPregnancy and birthing are critical moments for mother and baby. A lot can happen during those time that can lead to disability in the baby. Listen in for more information.2023-02-0718 min
DiffabaDNA Can cause disabilityHuman beings are made up of millions of building blocks called cells. At the center of these cells are structures called nuclei which host everybody’s unique identity the genetic material aka DNA.
DNA ought to have particular characteristics for typical functioning to occur. Listen on to find out how changes in DNA can lead to disability.
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DiffabaCauses of disabilityOne of the most the most heart breaking and difficult conversations after a diagnosis of Amira’s that can cause disability or behavior challenges is the question of ‘how come? Or why?’ This season we shall discuss a few causes of disability and how to prevent them. The list may not be exhaustive but we hope to shed more light into this topic so we can gain more understanding and more acceptance.
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DiffabaAbuse of special needs childrenChildren deserve love, protection, nourishment and pleasure. Often children with additional needs are abused or neglected. Find out how to spot vulnerable children and how to stop the abuse of disabled children.
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DiffabaBringing out the child's voiceIt is very stressful when you are concerned about your child's speech development. Listen to a few ways that you can improve communication right from your house.
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DiffabaRaising children who are emotionally wellListen to this episode to find out how to raise emotionally and socially responsible children who are aware of their emotional feedback and respond appropriately to relationships around them.2022-09-0904 min
DiffabaHow to improve a child's intelligenceThe development of a child's intellect is a major variable that determines the child's life experience and eventual outcome. Find out how to improve the intelligence of neurotypical and neurodiverse children by listening to this podcast!
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DiffabaHow to support small muscle development at homeSmall muscles allow us to perform activities such as writing, playing instruments, dancing and manipulating small objects by hand. This podcast gives you tips on how you can speed up the development of small muscles in children.
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DiffabaImproving strength, posture and balanceLearn how you can assist your child to improve their balance, posture and strength using practical and affordable ways from the comfort of your home/school or day care!
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DiffabaThe development of speechLanguage and speech are important tools in our communication with others and allow for self expression, sharing of experiences, group problem solving skills and eventual growth. How we communicate is there fore important in our behavior
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DiffabaSocial and Emotional DevelopmentOne of the factors that determine our behavior is our cultural environment and our attitude and approach to our feelings. This will affect how we relate to others and how we express ourselves which can be big chunks of our overall behavior. Listen on to find out more!
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DiffabaIntellectual developmentThe most important Influencer of behaviour is the level of intellectual development. Much of how we show up as individuals is determined by our level of understanding, experience and socialisation whose depth will be determined by our ability to observe, study, analyse, experiment, remember and therefore respond.
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DiffabaSmall muscle developmentSmall muscles refer to the tiny muscles in the hands and feet. These are muscles that allow us to manipulate objects, write, play musical instruments, paint and draw. Learn how they go through a complex series of growth and development for us to be able to the things that we are.
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2022-07-2209 min
DiffabaBig muscle developmentBig muscles dictate how children move, balance and position themselves. Find out how they develop and learn how this development influences their behavior.2022-07-2210 min
DiffabaThe relationship between development and BehaviorBehavior is a set of repeated habits that characterise a person. Behaviour in children is often a way of communicating their needs.
How children behave and show up in the world is dependent on what skills they have and how empowered they have become.
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DiffabaNatural consequencesOne of the most powerful ways of modifying child behavior is by allowing them to learn by seeing the natural progression of their actions. Children learn through consequences as this leaves an imprint in their memory that allows them to recall and generalize behavior.2022-06-2406 min
DiffabaGetting to the root causeSome times children show maladaptive behavior because of an underlying condition or illness.
Even with the slightest flu, children exhibit behavioral changes such as clinginess, irritability, demotivation and tantrums. Understanding this and making allowances will go a long way in normalizing these behaviors and reduce the stress on parents/guardians.2022-04-2612 min
DiffabaBuddying upOne of the reasons children ‘ act out’ or misbehave is loneliness or lack of attention. Buddying up helps to avoid the maladaptive behavior by ensuring children have the stimulus of social and emotional feedback from somebody they value.
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DiffabaAvoiding triggersA trigger is a situation or state that causes something to function.
Common triggers for children include hunger, temperature changes, loneliness, anger, need for attention, illness, soiling, etc.
Commonly triggers result in challenging behaviors.
Listen on to find out more about this connection and how to break the chain.
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DiffabaRemovalRemoval is the action of taking away that is the removal of the child from a situation in which the child is exhibiting maladaptive behavior adaptation.
Listen in for details.2022-01-2005 minDiffabaNegative reinforcementNegative reinforcement is a substance if when removed can increase the occurrence of desirable behavior. Find out how to use this technique by listening to the episode2021-12-0806 min
DiffabaRedirectionRedirection is the reassignment of a child to an alternative behavior or task
This is common with young children or children with ADHD and/or ODD. Often times they engage in maladaptive or inappropriate behavior. They can be reassigned to another activity or task that is more beneficial or appropriate2021-12-0206 min
DiffabaBrain and behaviorHuman behavior is generated, sustained and adjusted following very intricate and executive functions by the brain. Listen in to the chat by this upcoming pediatric neurologist to find out how and learn about how best to respond to your child's behavioral challenges.
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DiffabaNegative ReinforcementNegative reinforcement is an action/substance which when applied to a child prevents them from engaging in certain behavior or causes a reduction in the occurrence of unwanted behavior.
Negative reinforcement can be used for behaviors that are repetitive, deliberate and that the child can modify with relative ease such as spitting, foul language, tardiness, messiness, rudeness and others and can ne used for both NT and ND children as long as they can understand what is going on.
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DiffabaPositive ReinforcementPositive reinforcement rewards good behavior as a means of increasing its occurrence. We need to ‘catch them being good.
Often times as parents, guardians, grand parents, teachers and all who take care of children, both neurodiverse and neurotypical wait till they misbehave then punish them for it. Do we offer guidance on what behavior is expected prior to them making a mistake?
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DiffabaPlanned ignoringHuman brains are wired to increase investment/attention to what elicits a response from others. This is particularly true for children. They are sponges for attention whether positive or negative.
Notice what most children do when they do something new whether good or bad. They watch for parental/guardian response.
Planned ignoring is one of the easiest non violent methods of modifying child behavior. Listen in for more info.
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DiffabaWe are back!Phewx! After a long break, we are back! Better, stronger and grown up!
This season we shall talk about non violent approaches to modifying child behavior. Join us as we delve into this very important approach to child rearing.
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DiffabaChildhood sexual behaviorSexual behavior is determined by our DNA which is complete by the time we are conceived. Therefore sexual behavior begins in childhood. Some behavior is considered normal while other are concerning. Listen to find out more information.
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DiffabaAddiction behaviorAddiction is an inability to stop using a substance or engaging in an activity even though it is causing psychological and physical harm. This could be drugs, betting, pornography or people. Listen to understand what causes this and how to stop this.
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DiffabaGang behaviorA gang is an organised group of criminals. Could your child be in one?
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DiffabaTruancyTruancy is the deliberate and persistent absence from school in a child of compulsory school going age without an excuse. Listen to learn how this affects the children, society and the country.
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DiffabaImpulsive behaviorImpulsive behavior is acting on stimuli without adequate planning. Stimuli are our sensory inputs, biological needs or memories.
Typical human behavior follows a sequence of processing from stimulus to action taken. Impulsivity means this processing is bypassed. Children with impulsive behavior may be aggressive, destructive or unhealthy. Find out what causes this and how we can help them.
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2021-06-2212 min
DiffabaObsessive behaviourObsessions are intrusive repetitive thoughts that interfere with the normal thinking and mood of a child. The thought cause distress and normal life interruption and the child tries to correct this by having ritualistic repetitive behavior patterns that soon take over their lives. Listen for ways of helping these children.
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2021-06-1611 min
DiffabaFearFear is a normal human response and helps to shield us from many dangers such as falls, death, assault etc.
Anxiety is extreme fear or unreasonable avoidance of a particular situation, animal, person, environment or activity
It is normal for children to fear dark, animals, sounds, places, people etc. relative to age and culture
However when this fear interferes with learning, family relationships, careers or productivity then the anxiety needs to be addressed.
2021-06-0920 min
DiffabaOpposition and defianceOpposition is resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument; persistently saying no.
Defiance is defined as open rebellion or disobedience despite adequate information that obedience would be helpful or the better option. Listen for tips on how to handle defiant children.
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DiffabaLearning diffabilitiesLearning is the acquisition of knowledge through experience, study or teaching. There are key skills required for learning and a challenge in any of these skills may result in several learning difficulties. Join us as we delve into how to help all children thrive through their learning experience.
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2021-05-1921 min
DiffabaStealingStealing is taking possession of things that dont belong to oneself. Have you or your children ever stolen anything? Ever? Find out why children do this and what we can do to help them.
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2021-05-1112 min
DiffabaLyingLying is a common childhood behaviour and if not checked it can lead to false arrests, hospital stay, wrong punishment to wrong person and basically collapse of societies and nations.
Listen on how to respond and correct lying. Here is a link if you would like a book about how to teach your kids to tell the truth.
2021-05-0414 min
DiffabaToilet trainingToilet training is an important step in child development and later independence. It is also a season that can cause immense anxiety to both parents and children. Listen for a few tips on how to navigate this season for both neurotypical and neurodiverse children.
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DiffabaMovement behaviourThis week we look at different movement patterns and how they make impact self and society.
We shall talk about movements that affect newborns to those that affect big children. And those that specifically affect neurodiverse children.
2021-04-2113 min
DiffabaBullying behaviourBullying is the exertion of power through agression. It is a leading cause of depression, suicide and homicide through vengeful school violence. Bullying can take many forms and can happen to anyone. Have a listen to learn how to stop the behaviour of bullying.
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DiffabaAgressive behaviourAgression represents harmful behaviours exerted on others. They may be physical, verbal or electronic. The confer extreme distress to child, parents, teachers and all. If agression is not modified to more acceptable ways of self expression they may be grave consequences.
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DiffabaDelayed speech and mutismLanguage and speech development is a central part that defines human interactions, civilization and socialization. It goes without saying that if we didn’t have a means of communication we would not be where we are in terms of population, world infrastructure, education, society and experience.
Language does not have to be verbal. There are numerous ways of communication. Listen and learn.
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2021-04-0734 min
DiffabaPicky eating behaviourDoes your child pick at food and ends up not eating healthy food. Does your child only eat foods with a particular consistency? Picky eating can be a major concern if the child's growth, developmental or immune goals aren't met. Find out how to overcome this challenge in the podcast below.
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DiffabaHyperactivityHyperactivity is expression of excessive force in physical tasks.
All children 2-7 are essentially hyperactive although the degree should be waning as the child ages.
Hyperactivity can be challenging for teachers and parents because the students are too energetic to stay still in class or to complete a task.2021-03-2418 min
DiffabaTantrums and meltdownsTantrums and meltdowns are paediatric ways of expressing frustration and may consist of screaming, crying, throwing things, property destruction, self harm, insults and mutism.
All children have tantrums though the presentation and severity may vary from child to child and from neurotypical and neurodiverse children.
Listen for tips on how to handle tantrums.
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2021-03-1725 min
DiffabaSocial behaviourLearn about how a child is supposed to develop socially in a sequential pattern and how this impacts their overall life. Listen in on a few social challenges and how to surmount them.
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DiffabaSelf harm behaviourThis week we talk about self harm behaviours such as head banging, nail biting, skin scraping, self slapping and self hitting. Learn what they mean and how to help them cope.
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DiffabaFinger sucking behaviourFrom 0-4 years thumb or finger suckling is harmless and will likely fade out on its own. Most children suckle when bored, anxious or tired. However if it persists beyond 4 years, it may be deleterious
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DiffabaSound behaviourIt is normal to make sounds when crying, communicating or expressing emotion or Art. However some sounds can be repetitive and constitute part of behaviour. Listen for tips and points about this.2021-02-1816 min
DiffabaColic behaviourColic is a physical, emotional and a behavioural condition that affects babies from 2 weeks to 4 months that involves a high pitched cry mostly in the afternoons and evenings and may interrupt sleep.
2021-02-0411 min
DiffabaSleep behaviourLearn about the science of sleep; the benefits of good sleep, common behavioral challenges surrounding sleep and how we can pivot and ensure a healthy sleeping routine for ourselves and our loved ones! Special tips for parents of children with special awesome children available too.
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2021-01-2835 min
DiffabaCrying behaviourWhen a baby is born they are shocked and stressed by the events of delivery; they open their mouths in distress and take a deep breath to fill the lungs with air. As air passes through the vocal cords they produce a sound-the first cry.
Initially when a baby is born they cry to communicate-hunger, loneliness, discomfort, sadness or illness. They quickly learn that crying brings about a desired response (attention) so the response acts as a reinforcer.
2021-01-1810 min
DiffabaHappy new ABA yearWelcome to the new year! Announcements for the new year and rollout plan for what Diffaba has in store for you this year.
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Intagram: @diffaba2021-01-1504 minDiffabaAre you high?Learn about the different drugs of abuse and how they can affect the development and behavior of teenagers2020-11-2510 minDiffabaNobody wakes up like that!As we continue with our teenage series let’s put our heads together and learn about positive and negative self image.2020-11-1809 minDiffabaEat to live vs live to eatLearn about eating disorders that affects a lot of teenagers and young adults.2020-11-1108 minDiffabaC for conductLearn about that teenager whose behavior is undesirable2020-11-0309 minDiffabaHelp my child can’t talk!Help for parents and therapists who believe their children are late in speaking !2020-10-2809 minDiffabaIs that food?Learn about Pica, a condition where a child eats things that aren’t food!2020-10-2103 minDiffabaA for authorityHelp for children who are persistently disobedient and angry. Children with Oppositional Defiant disorder2020-10-1406 minDiffabaSee hear sayA few learning points about dyslexia. Happy dyslexia awareness week!2020-10-0703 minDiffabaIntentional concentrationEncouragement and lessons learnt about ADHD2020-10-0107 minDiffabaUp about down syndromeHas your child been diagnosed with Down syndrome? Learn and be encouraged about it. It’s not all gloomy and dark.2020-09-2506 minDiffabaAlways hopeful!Insights on Fanconi’s Anaemia and encouragement to those who have relatives overcoming this disease2020-09-2104 minDiffabaUnlearning epilepsyUpdated information on epilepsy and the marvelous abilities of children with epilepsy!2020-09-0908 minDiffabaBrain pauseUnderstanding cerebral palsy and shining an encouraging word to the caregivers2020-09-0606 minDiffabaLittle BeckhamsLearn and understand muscle weakness!2020-08-2804 minDiffabaDiffabling AutismEducation on Autism and celebration of the strengths that children with Autism have.2020-08-1906 minDiffabaNormal is overrated!Introduction to Marvelous Diffabilities and what it’s all about2020-08-1104 min