Tips for improving attention & focus in ADHD child ADHD & focus are not usually synonymous, but there are ways to help children be more attentive & learn to focus so that their days are not composed of purposelessly moving around & fleeting from one activity to another. Your child may face difficulties in concentrating …
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Why is early childhood development important? Children’s development from birth to age five is aided by early childhood development. It comprises health, nutrition, play, learning, and protection programmes and services that support nurturing care. Children from low-income and marginalised families who do not have access to help are at a significant disadvantage. They will have …
OT Activities for Down’s Syndrome The OT activities in Down’s syndrome target limitations and improve the functioning of individuals. The cause for Down’s is trisomy of the 21st pair of chromosomes. Thus, instead of 46 chromosomes, the child has 47 chromosomes. A child with Down syndrome has hypermobility of joints and laxity of ligaments Also, they …
Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft is a common “craniofacial” anomaly. It is congenital, meaning babies are born with a cleft. Further, it is estimated that 1 in 1,000 babies are born with a cleft each year. Cleft can be present either as cleft lip or palate or a combination of both. Further, there are many …
Movies on Autism Movies are one of the most successful visual media to have a wide audience in the contemporary world. While autism remained a barely understood condition. When a movie revolves around an autistic character and attempts to represent the life around them; Do they portray their struggles in the real world? Do they …
Best Social Stories for Children The best way to teach social skills is through stories. I bet you all agree! Further, for most children with learning issues, autism and special needs, social interactions are tough. Furthermore, conversing, maintaining social interactions is a challenge for some kids. Hence, social stories are here to the rescue. Today …
Articulation Therapy: Teaching /R/ blends The /r/ speech sound is one of the late sounds that develop in children. Children usually acquire the /r/ blends by 8-9 years of age. Often, children with speech sound disorders have difficulty in producing the sound correctly. The /r/ sound alone can be a difficult sound to learn, let …
This blog talks about tips to teach autistic children. Autistic children are on the rise. Thus knowing how to teach them is important. This blog will cover different strategies and tips in this regard. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability causing severe challenges in social, behavior and communication. …
Transforming the World with Autism Awareness Center We bring to this wonderful story of Ms. Maureen Bennie, the founder-director of the Autism Awareness Center, United States of America. Ms. Bennie’s vision for the future of Autistic people is what led her to establish the Autism Awareness Center. She is transforming the world with Autism Awareness …
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Spectrum of Hope – Vaanya We are very excited to present this amazing interview with Mrs. Keerthana. She is an Autism advocate and a loving mother of an exceptional daughter. Mrs. Keerthana shares her unique neurodivergent life with her daughter Vaanya. We bring to you this story of spectrum of hope – Vaanya in her …