Hand Strengthening Activities for Writing Writing is a task that demonstrates fine motor skills maturity. Do note, that this requires appropriate grasp, stability of wrist, and lateral movements that are helped from wrist, elbow, and shoulder too. Occupational Therapists help with hand strengthening activities, and activities to improve dexterity skills. At the start: Analysis of …
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness means being aware and being present in the present moment. It is a quality we naturally possess but thanks to our hectic schedules and lifestyle, we have forgotten to be aware. Therefore, one needs to practice mindfulness in order to truly appreciate every moment using your senses. The ultimate goal of …
Social Thinking Methodology Social Thinking methodology is a program for everyone. It is ideal for kids from ages 4 to adults. We are talking about Social Thinking methodology in this blog. Michelle Garcia Winner, a speech-language pathologist created the concept of Social Thinking. In the ’90s. Further, she devised this methodology. As she was working …
Teaching Zones of Regulation to Children Emotions and feelings are quite hard for all of us to manage. So, imagine how difficult it is for your child. In other words, learning to identify and manage one’s feelings is a big task for children. So, Ms. Leah Kuypers an OT specializing in Autism developed a curriculum. …
Disabled People are Benefiting from Smart Technology Like Siri and Alexa Smart tech assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant have ingrained themselves into our daily lives. Some of us utilise them for convenience, while others use them purely for amusement. According to a recent study, these smart devices can both make users feel less …
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Top AAC Apps for Adults Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system is for everyone! It’s not just for children. Further, there are many people living with communication disorders. In other words, disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, vocal cancers, head-neck cancers, and other neurological diseases. This affects a person’s ability to communicate. Additionally, many people with …
Top Poems to Teach your Child We all learned poems as we grew up! So, today let’s talk about top poems to teach your child. Poems have several benefits for everyone. In other words, children as young as a year old can follow simple poems. Poems are like a bridge connecting speaking, language learning, reading, …
Researchers Discover Autism Spectrum Study Connection With Hearing Loss In a recent study, researchers found hearing impairment in a preclinical model of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the report, closer inspection of the nerve tissue revealed glia, aberrant support cells, aging-like degeneration, and inflammation. Many people with ASD have heightened auditory sensitivity. The Medical …
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This blog talks about making word walls to teach reading. Word walls are a great way to read words on the go. It also increases sight word recognition. It also helps to read phonetic words. What is a word wall? A word wall is a wall that shows a collection of words. These words are …
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 …