ABC Psychological Services

08/29/2025

Check in with yourself at the end of the day to remind you of the good that’s been and what can rest until tomorrow.

08/14/2025

Dysgraphia is a neurological condition in which someone has difficulty turning their thoughts into written language for their age and ability to think, despite exposure to adequate instruction and education. Dysgraphia can present with many different symptoms at different ages. It’s considered a learning difference.

Writing is a complex process that involves many skills and brain functions, including:

Fine motor skills.
Spatial perception (ability to perceive the space around you).
Working memory (ability to hold and manipulate information in your mind).
Orthographic coding (ability to form, store and recall letters, numbers and symbols).
Language processing.
Conceptualization.
Organization.
Because of this, dysgraphia is somewhat of a catch-all term to diagnose issues with writing and can be difficult to diagnose.

Dysgraphia generally appears when children are first learning to write. This is called developmental dysgraphia. People can also develop dysgraphia suddenly after some type of head or brain trauma. This is called acquired dysgraphia.

Dysgraphia is considered a “specific learning disorder” — more specifically, a “specific learning disorder in written expression.” (Cleveland Clinic)

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08/13/2025

Start each day with positive self-talk!

08/08/2025

Happy Friday!

08/08/2025

For those who need it! Glad to see support for all to enjoy the city’s festivals 🎶

💙 Have you spotted the Autism Edmonton Sensory Tent this summer? We hope so!

We’re excited to be back at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival from August 7–10. Come enjoy the music and stop by our tent for a calm, welcoming space to recharge 🌿

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Visit our tent from August 7th–10th for great music and
a relaxing break.

08/07/2025

I see this daily - many children don’t know how to read time on an analog clock. Let’s bring it back!

Most children — with or without ADHD — struggle to organize and manage their time effectively.

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07/31/2025

Summer is a great time to slow down and annoy what’s around us. Practicing these tips now and maybe you can carry them on throughout the year to cope with the busy of life 😌

07/27/2025

Thanks to Psychologists' Association of Alberta Collaborate and the Private Practice group for hosting a fun meet and greet on Friday with prizes! Putting myself out there paid off with a ticket to the gala and some cozy socks. Hope to do this again soon 🌻

07/26/2025

I believe we should extend Self-Care Day to Self-Care Weekend!

Part of unmasking mental health is dispelling the myth that self-care is self-indulgence. Self-care is proactive and deliberate and it’s critical to our mental and physical wellbeing. We should all practice self-care in some form every day from ensuring we get a good night’s rest to getting help when we need it.

On International Self-care Day we encourage you to practice some self-care. Use our permission slip as a mental commitment to honoring that practice: https://cmha.ca/news/self-care-simplified-why-its-essential-and-how-to-make-it-happen/

07/25/2025

Tips to support the development of your teen's executive functioning skills:

07/22/2025

Talents Tuesday!

07/18/2025

Feelings Fun on a Fry-day!