Why is adult Autism under-discussed? For most people, adult autism is still a mystery disease. Either a developmental problem, an intellectual handicap, or something in between are thought to be the cause. In truth, it’s a broad spectrum that presents with a variety of symptoms and behaves differently in every individual. It is untrue that …
NMDC Hyderabad Marathon for Special children 2022 To help the cause and spread awareness about Autism, Divi’s Foundation for Gifted Children (DFGC) actively participated in the 11th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon. To raise awareness of autism, more than 400 supporters, including several DIVIS LABORATORIES & Fernandez Hospital staff members, participated in the marathon (5K/10K). Cow Treatment: …
Neurodiverse students in Chennai code the NFTs of freedom fighters While the country has thought of creative ways to commemorate the country’s 75th anniversary of independence, Chennai-based HackHashCode, an inclusive tech education centre that works with neurodiverse kids, is moving the celebration one step further to a better future. “This Independence Day we wanted to …
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Do we consider this slight variation a disorder? This is something we need to think about! Is it a disorder or just neuro-diversity? Typically, Autism develops as a child grows. People discover signs of Autism as early as 12months in an infant. Often even earlier in a child. Lets have a look on this week headline. 19-year-Old …
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference. In other words, it simply means a person with Autism has a unique nervous system. Further, Autistic have atypical brains. Do we consider this slight variation a disorder? This is something we need to think about! Is it a disorder or just neuro-diversity? Typically, Autism develops as a child grows. …
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The potential of children with exceptional needs is sometimes unknown to the general public. The general public typically has very few expectations when identifying special needs. Parents should think that educating kids with disability is important. Their acceptance in the family will increase in direct proportion to the level of expectations. This week i am …
News that touched us this month Disabilities are a broad phrase that encompasses impairments, activity limitations, and participation constraints. Impairment is an issue with a person's physical structure or function; activity limitation is a problem with a person's ability to perform an action or task; and participation restriction is a problem with a person's ability …
Best Books on Parenting a Special Needs Child In this blog, we are reviewing the best books on parenting a special needs child. There are many books that offer great insights into parenting. Further, parenting a special needs child is a different journey. Furthermore, every parent goes through many emotions and thoughts. Hence, reading books …
Spectrum of Hope – “Maasi” “Maasi” is an online enterprise working for Autistic children and parents. It is founded by an exceptional mother Ms. Gouri Ganti. She is a passionate mother to Ms. Jia who is diagnosed as Autistic. Ms. Gouri founded “Maasi” to help cater to her daughters’ sensory needs along with helping other …
All about W sitting in Children Normally when made to sit on the floor, a child uses many sitting positions. These are sitting with outstretched legs, legs bent to one side, W sitting, Cross-legged, or 1 leg bent over another outstretched leg. Let us know more about W sitting. Is it good, is it not? …