How to choose Vocabulary for AAC Is your child a new AAC (Augmentative Alternative and Communication) user? Are you unsure of how to start using your child’s Vocabulary for AAC? If you have answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions then you have come to the right place. When you start using an AAC device, …
No human is perfect, but it is our ability to love and live with the imperfections that make us humans! Do you know what is the most Googled question on Autism? No idea! It is, Is Autism Curable? Have you wondered the same! Do you think Autism is curable? This question has been on the …
Myths about Autism & Sensory Integration Before discussing on myths about autism & sensory integration, lets learn about what it is in brief – What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder is a group of complex conditions related to brain development that mainly affects social, communication & behavioral skills. It may also affect overall …
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Promote Neurodiversity! April has been “Autism Awareness Month” for many years. This long-needed shift to “Autism Acceptance Month” from “Autism Awareness Month” is finally here. Therefore, today we will be talking in favor of Autism Acceptance and Empathy. Autism Acceptance and Empathy Firstly, let’s go back in time. This is before …
Tips To Improve Social Skills in Autism
AAC for Children with Autism One of the major struggles faced by children with autism is their inability to effectively communicate with others. While some kids with autism can produce speech, they may not always be able to use these utterances meaningfully to communicate with others. Whereas, some others could be completely ‘non-verbal’ and might …
Nonverbal Autism According to the WHO, it is estimated that worldwide 1 in 160 children has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). At least 70 million individuals worldwide have Autism; India has 10 million children on the Autism Spectrum. One in 68 children in India has received a diagnosis of Autism according to the latest reports. …
Tips to improve sensory motor issues in autism Improve sensory motor issues in autism, Autism’s sensory issues can involve both hyper-sensitivities (over- responsiveness) and hypo-sensitivities (under-responsiveness) to a wide range of stimuli. Sensory-motor difficulties may even underline classical symptoms of ASD such as cognition, socialisation, and communication. Signs that your child needs Occupational Therapy Here …
Best Books for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have diverse levels of language and social skills. Reading with your children will facilitate their communication skills. It can build any skill such as language or critical thinking or problem solving or socialisation. This would eventually develop their advanced communication skills. Initially, …
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Effect of Covid on Autism The COVID-19 (C-19) pandemic affected everyone. Especially, Persons with ASD ( autism spectrum disorder) may be at increased risk of experiencing difficulties coping with the impact of C-19 (e.g. due to unexpected changes to usual activities and routines, and the general sense of uncertainty). The Effect of Covid on Autism …