How to get your autistic child to sleep well at night? Autistic children find it difficult to go to sleep and stay asleep through the night. Some common causes for them to have sleep issues include difficulties with relaxing or winding down, restless sleep, bad dreams, bed-wetting, unable to communicate if any pain at night, …
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Autism and Stuttering- Case study This article helps you to understand the clinical insights of a child with Autism and stuttering. Autism also called Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological condition with deficits in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Stuttering is a fluency disorder characterized by repetition of sounds, syllables/ words, prolongation of sounds, …
The Differences Between ADHD and Autism ADHD and Autism can exhibit remarkable similarities. Children diagnosed with either disorder may face challenges related to attention and concentration, demonstrate impulsivity, and encounter communication difficulties. Both conditions can impact their academics. Despite these shared symptoms, it is important to recognize that ADHD and autism are separate and distinct …
Online Speech Therapy on Autism with Apraxia of Speech – Case study The Case Study: Effect of Online Speech Therapy on a Child with Autism & Apraxia of Speech. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted condition. It becomes evident around the age of three, encompassing various challenges related to communication skills. The poor social …
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10 Sensory Integration Exercises for Children with Autism Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Children with autism may also have difficulties processing sensory information, which can affect their ability to function in daily activities. Sensory integration exercises can be helpful for children with autism to improve …
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Is it Apraxia or Autism? Many parents of children with speech and language delays are often confused what is the underlying cause of the delay. Is it Apraxia or Autism? Let’s look at both conditions one by one. It is important to differentially diagnose the condition because that helps in choosing the correct approach for …
How a bad gut can influence ASD symptoms? Did you know that low good microbial colonies can affect your child’s behaviour and development (like speech)? So where are these microbial colonies present? They are present in the large intestine and there are millions of them in our gut. Our gut and brain have a two-way …
Do food additives impact autism and ADHD? Autism and ADHD are two neurodevelopmental disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. Food additives are substances added to food to improve its taste, appearance, texture, and shelf life. They include preservatives, colorants, flavor enhancers, and sweeteners, among others. In this blog, we will explore whether food additives …
Why is OT important in the management of Autism This blog is about Importance of OT in the management of Autism. But first let’s understand about Autism & role of OT. Understanding Autism – Autism or Autism spectrum disorder refers to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect social, behavioural, & communicative abilities. Autistic children …
Will Selective Mutism go away? Selective Mutism is an inability to speak selectively in certain situations. This is a severe form of anxiety disorder. The child can speak at home one to one with family members. He/she may have an issue speaking in front of relatives. In addition, group situations may be difficult. Parents consider …