Do your children ever have “struggles” like these?
“Their posture quickly falls apart,” “They can focus, but… maybe they’re a little too particular?” “They take things too literally.”
Is this something everyone does? Or could it be…?
It might possibly be a developmental disorder.
If these kinds of “struggles” appear during the preschool years and are left alone with the thought, “Surely this happens to everyone, right?”…
A diagnosis or the start of support for a developmental disorder may be delayed, and as the child moves on through elementary, junior high, and high school, they may end up carrying an incredibly painful burden, which apparently happens quite often.
Bullying, suicide, becoming NEET, social withdrawal, school refusal, and more… developmental disorders can also be one of the contributing factors behind various social issues.
Even if you think, “Maybe…”, many people may find it hard to reach out for advice. Some may not know where to consult in the first place, or may tend to think, “This is just part of their personality, so it’s okay to wait and see for now.”
If your child has these kinds of “struggles,” you can have them examined for developmental disorders at Nishinomiya City’s “Kodomo Mirai Center.”
However, currently, the wait from applying for an appointment to the first consultation is about 9 to 10 months. It seems it takes quite some time before receiving an examination. Details here
In Nishinomiya, there is an organization called “NPO法人こころ・からだ研究所”, which has been active since 2012 and works to help everyone live with emotional richness, mainly through activities that encourage parent-child attachment during early childhood.
Kaori Kubo, who runs “NPO法人こころ・からだ研究所,” has apparently spent many years interacting with many parents and children as an instructor of baby massage and yoga. She is involved in a wide range of activities to help everyone live with emotional richness, mainly through efforts that encourage parent-child attachment during early childhood.
And in April 2023, “らららんど,” a child development support facility operated by “NPO法人こころ・からだ研究所,” is scheduled to open for parents who feel anxious about child-rearing and for children whose development is a concern.
If you are waiting for an examination, or wondering whether to apply for one, it might be a good idea to go in for a consultation once.
Tomorrow, March 21 (Tue., national holiday), a consultation and preview event will be held.
“Could this possibly be it?” “Maybe it’s nothing, but I’m worried…” If even a little of this sounds familiar, please try talking about your concerns.
On this page, all you need to write is “相談希望です” (“I’d like a consultation”). Kaori Kubo is very kind and will explain all kinds of things to you.
