Tips for parents of kids with autism to overcome OCD at the dining table Before I share diet and mealtime-related tips, I would like to share an experience treating a child. This child was diagnosed with autism at 2 years of age. As she grew older, her parents noticed that she developed obsessive-compulsive tendencies, particularly …
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News of the Month July 2023 Here we are with News of the Month july 023. START- The new app that can help identify autistic children in India According to a study from Delhi, a new software can detect autistic and related neurodevelopmental abnormalities in youngsters in India. Autism, often known as autism spectrum disorder, …
Risshan’s success story We are excited to present Risshan’s heartwarming story! Let’s hear it directly from super father, Ashiish V Patil, writer, producer, director, author, ex- CEO MTV India. We hope that this tale inspires you to embrace, accept and celebrate your child! About Risshan and how it started Risshan was about 2.5 when he …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …