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For Parents
Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Management- part 3
The parents of Ali, a 6-month-old boy, visit Pediatric Neurology Clinic at The Heart Medical Center, Al Ain because they are concerned about some strange episodes he has been having over the previous three weeks. The episodes usually occur soon after he has woken but may sometimes happen as he is about to go to sleep. In […]
Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Management- part 2
Hamad, a 13-month-old infant, presents to the emergency department of his local hospital in Abu Dhabi with his first prolonged tonic−clonic afebrile seizure. He has experienced three febrile seizures in the past. The first two occurred at eight months of age due to a chest infection. They were prolonged, lasting over 15 minutes, and he […]
Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Management – Part 1
Al Yazia is a 6-year-old girl whose teachers have suggested that her parents take to a pediatrician. They have noticed that she seems to have problems listening and to be daydreaming a lot in class. The pediatrician asks whether her parents have also seen her daydream. Her mother has, but has not thought much about […]
Psychology HandBook For Parents
The Department of Psychology at KidsHeart & The Heart Medical Center is proud to launch the new “Psychology HandBook for Parents” We were inspired by our connection with the families and would like to give you a little guide to get you through this transition of sending your child to school. Whether you are a first […]
Play Attention Programs
We offer customized Play Attention Programs for our clients which enables them learn to increase focus and concentration. What is the PLAY ATTENTION Program? How does Play Attention work? Scientific research has demonstrated that the brain is adaptable and capable of learning throughout life. This is termed neuroplasticity. When the user is actively engaged or […]
Assessment Tools
Diverse Psychological Assessment Tools are used separately and in combination to assess the behavior, personality and capabilities of individuals and to understand their specific needs based on which the right intervention is provided. 1. Wechsler Preschool and Primary Intelligence Scale – WPPSI-III The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Third Edition (WPPSI-III) is […]
Intervention Tools
An extensive range of interactive toys and computer-based activities are used along with behavioral and psychotherapeutic treatments designed to reduce psychological distress and maladaptive behavior and to increase adaptive behavior typically through counseling, support, interaction, or instruction. Related Psychology Services topics:
Children with Determination – Under COVID-19
We were moving quite aggressively on the path of progress and development, moving up on the ladder, seldom looked behind. To be honest, we were never concerned about what could happen or that things could change, and therefore were never ready for a crisis of this magnitude as we thought we were technologically too advanced. […]
Evidence based diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasing with alarming speed. It was only in 1908 when the word autism was used to describe a subset of schizophrenic patients who were especially withdrawn and self-absorbed. After 35 years Leo Kanner (1943) in his paper reported of only 11 children with Early Infantile Autism as he preferred to call. And then a […]