Special needs parenting in India Parenting a child with a special needs, whether it’s a physical disability, a learning disability, an emotional challenge, or a developmental disorder, can necessitate the acquisition of specific skills, such as care giving or advocacy, as well as time and energy commitment that can jeopardize careers, marriages, and relationships with …
Jacqueline Fernandez celebrates Autism Pride Day with Autistic adults from the cafe Arpan Jacqueline Fernandez, a Bollywood actress who is referred to as the industry’s “sunshine girl,” certainly has a knack for making people’s lives better. She recently celebrated Autism Pride Day with the staff of Cafe Arpaan. Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference. In other …
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Myths About Multilingual Language Exposure Do you think exposing your child to many languages is wrong? Is it the cause of a speech delay? Lets’ find out! Today we talk about myths about multilingual language exposure. Since India is a diverse country, we are all exposed to multiple languages. Further, in 90% of the households, …
Causes of Hearing Loss Hearing loss is the partial or total inability to hear. Hence, the causes of hearing loss depend on many factors. Read on to know more. World Health Organization predicts that by 2050 nearly 2.5 billion people may have some degree of hearing loss. Further, over 1 billion people are at risk …
News that touched us this week A special needs child is a young person who has been identified as requiring extra care and attention that other children do not. The state may designate this status in order to provide benefits and help for the child’s health and development. Special needs can also be a legal …
Healthy Brain Tips for Adults Our brain is constantly changing. That’s the one fact about the most complex organ we have that controls every part of us. “Brain plasticity” is the ability of the brain to learn new information, make new connections, and repair damaged ones. Throughout our life, as we age or gain knowledge …
News for the week Developmental delays, medical issues, psychiatric conditions, or congenital conditions can all affect children with special needs. These children's exceptional requirements necessitate adjustments in order for them to realise their full potential. The special needs label is useful for a variety of reasons. It can assist you in obtaining necessary resources, establishing …
Toys to Promote Imagination in Kids Kids love to play with toys. Often we find ourselves questioning, “Which toy should I get for my child?” “What are the best toys in the market available for my child?” Toys can be used by children for different skills. Toys help in developing various skills such as language, …
Top 10 Toys for Occupational Therapy About Occupational Therapy – We, as Occupational therapists, focus on improving child’s ability to perform activities of daily living. Also on improving ability that promotes movement of the body. We use various toys for children who need assistance to get through their daily living activities. Also helping them with …
Weekly news dose for you According to the most recent figures, an estimated 2.1 percent of the Indian population, or about 26 million people, has a disability. Medical issues or life-altering events can cause intellectual and physical disability at any time in a person’s life. Experts agree that there is no single, globally accepted definition …