Factors Affecting Academic Confidence in Teens with Learning Disorders
- July 8, 2021
- Executive Functioning
- by The New Focus Team

Learning disorders can already make school difficult enough, but societal views and practices regarding the treatment of learning disorders have led to a variety of issues in the emotional realm. A recent study, published in the British Journal of Sociology and Education, found that grouping students based on their academic ability shows significant negative impacts […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Teens: After Effects and How You Can Help
- March 24, 2021
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- by The New Focus Team

If your teen has suffered a traumatic brain injury, they may appear to look the same on the outside, but inside their brain has undergone massive changes. They may have difficulty moving, speaking, or concentrating, and they might experience lingering physical and emotional symptoms and mood changes. The recovery process from traumatic brain injuries will […]
Nonverbal Communication in Teens with Autism
- January 15, 2021
- Autism
- by The New Focus Team

Verbal communication is something that many of us take for granted. We are used to asking if something is wrong with a friend, or asking a family member what they need. But for some teens with autism, verbal communication can be challenging or nonexistent. Teens with autism may have difficulty developing language skills and understanding […]