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5 Signs Your Child Needs Reading Support - A Guide For Parents

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Millions of children struggle with reading, it is more common than we realise. Particularly in India, children who struggle with reading are more prevalent than in other nations, which we do not even realise it almost 30% of children.       Indian schools place equal value on English and our regional languages. Indian languages are phonetic, whereas English is not a phonetic language, and our brains process them differently.       Additionally, phonological awareness and phonics are not taught in any of our schools during the foundational years of education.      Parents frequently mistake these difficulties for indolence, attitude, or lack of intelligence due to ignorance. Some children need specific, structured guidance to develop strong reading skills. Every child has different learning needs, and at Manas Learning, we recognise that early intervention can have a big impact on a child's academic trajectory and self-esteem. All le...
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ADHD: MYTHS, CHALLENGES, AND TREATMENTS

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ADHD – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurological disorder that manifests from childhood. ADHD problems in children affect the ability to carry out planning, focus, and execution of tasks. The common signs of ADHD are hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, improper organization of thoughts, execution of tasks, issues with focusing, and oppositional behavior. Myths relating to ADHD It is a myth that ADHD is caused by bad parenting, excess sugar intake, disinterest, or exposure to video games. It is also a myth the ADHD subsides with age. It is claimed so because physical signs may reduce overtime. The child may be able to control the symptoms with age, if mild. The symptoms and levels of activity keep varying with age. In reality, the physical manifestations of ADHD change into added chaos in the head. The organization, planning, and thought process keeps getting tougher as a child grows up. Therefore, the ADHD doesn’t reduce but gradually becomes unnoticeable on the o...
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7 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ADHD

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Hyperactivity in children is quite common, isn’t it? Not until it’s more serious than what it seems to be. Every 10 th child in the age group of 5 to 7 years has ADHD. Moreover, ADHD problems in children are a neurodivergent condition that pertains lifelong, hence, it needs to be understood and well dealt with. We’re going to look at: What is ADHD? ADD v/s ADHD What causes ADHD? Primarily hyperactive-impulsive type Primarily Inattentive type Primarily combined type Common symptoms in children What is ADHD? ADHD – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurological disorder that manifests from childhood. ADHD problems in children affect the ability to carry out planning, focus, and execution of tasks. The common signs of ADHD are hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, improper organization of thoughts, execution of tasks, issues with focusing, and oppositional behavior. ADHD is a distinct developmental disorder and not a mental illness or behavioral disorder. In India, ADHD is ...
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