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La déficience intellectuelle chez l’adulte soulève de nombreuses questions pour les personnes concernées, leurs familles et les professionnels qui les accompagnent. Après l’enfance et l’adolescence, les repères changent, les services évoluent et les attentes sociales augmentent. Comprendre ce qu’implique la déficience intellectuelle à l’âge adulte, connaître les formes d’accompagnement disponibles

Comprendre la déficience intellectuelle légère peut soulever de nombreuses questions pour les parents, les proches et les intervenants scolaires. Souvent associée à des difficultés d’apprentissage ou à un retard de développement, cette condition neurodéveloppementale influence le fonctionnement intellectuel et le comportement adaptatif au quotidien. Cet article vise à présenter une

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with childhood. However, many adults live with this neurodevelopmental disorder, which can significantly affect daily life—including the role of being a parent. Parenting while managing ADHD symptoms presents a unique challenge. Whether you are a newly diagnosed parent or have been living with adult

How to Help a Child with Dyslexia Maintain Confidence Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that primarily affects reading and spelling. It does not reflect a child’s intelligence or potential. Yet in daily life, the difficulties associated with dyslexia can weigh heavily on self-esteem. When a child compares themselves to

Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that primarily affects reading accuracy and fluency, as well as word decoding skills. It is not linked to intelligence and does not result from a lack of effort or motivation. Instead, it reflects a particular way the brain processes written language. Neuropsychological

A neuropsychological evaluation does not end the day your child meets with the neuropsychologist. The process usually takes place over one or two days of assessment with the child, and then continues. A few weeks later, the neuropsychologist meets with the parents to present the results. During this feedback meeting,

When an evaluation highlights emotional difficulties (anxiety, sadness, oppositional behavior, isolation), parents are often faced with a recommendation: start therapy with a psychologist or psychoeducator. But how do you bring it up with the child without them shutting down, feeling guilty, or judged? 1. Listen and Reassure Before explaining, take

A neuropsychological evaluation does not end the day your child meets with the neuropsychologist. The process usually takes place over one or two days of assessment with the child, and then continues. A few weeks later, the neuropsychologist meets with the parents to present the results. During this feedback meeting,