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Autism
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Best-Selling Children’s Books About Autism (Our Top 6 Recommendations)
When it comes to learning a new skill or task, children do their best particularly if they are engaged in the task and interested in it as well. The same works for learning language and this is no different in the case of children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with autism […]
7 Autism Clothing Issues Parents Come Across (And How To Fix Them)
As a parent of a child who has special needs, there are many things that you might come across. One of them is in relation to clothing issues. Some parents of toddlers are usually concerned about their children taking all their clothes off. This is in the case of typical children, who might face this […]
The Association Between Toe Walking and Autism
The pattern of walking in which the toes and balls of the feet come in contact with the ground instead of the heels is known as toe walking. This is a common walking pattern in children who are younger than 2 years and are trying to walk. But if your child continues to toe walk […]
Sensory Rooms for Autism: How To Set Up A Sensory Room
What is a Sensory Room? A sensory room, also known as a multisensory environment or multisensory room, is a pleasant, sensory space specially designed for people with additional needs. It is set up to provide individuals with sensory processing difficulties, such as those on the autism spectrum, with a place to go where they can […]
Arm Flapping Autism: Autism Stimming and Hand Flapping (Explained)
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) sometimes display repetitive motions or movements, like spinning, jumping, or hand flapping. This behavior is called stimming, and it’s thought to be a way of self-regulating sensory input. While it may look unusual to us, stimming behaviors are often calming and comforting for autistic children. In an autistic child, […]
Yoga for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kids who have autism can benefit from practicing yoga. Yoga helps kids to focus and calm down. It also helps with body awareness, balance, coordination, and the development of cognitive skills. Yoga poses can be adapted for kids with autism so that they can still participate in the class and get the benefits of yoga. […]
Autism Parent Support Groups: A Lifeline To Parents
Why Are Autism Support Groups for Parents Important? Parents of children with autism tend to face unique challenges that only other parents of autistic children are capable of understanding. This is why support groups for parents of autistic children are so important. They provide a space for parents to share their experiences, offer each other […]
Autism Facial Expressions: Why Recognising Emotions With ASD Is Hard
Understanding facial impressions make social interactions between people easier. It is one of the ways we understand other people’s feelings, emotional expressions, and intentions. A frown might display empathy, while a smile conveys interest. However, this can be hard for children and even adults with autism. This is because they often find it hard to […]
Autism Stims: How To Stop Stimming In Children? (And Why You Don’t)
When our little ones with autism start stimming it’s often hard to know exactly what to do. It’s can feel awkward, embarrassing, and upsetting that they are making themselves stand out, especially in very public spaces. And oftentimes, you just want to know, how do I make my child stop stimming? To stop negative stimming […]
Best Chew Toys for Kids
Do you have a child who chews through their shirts or hats? Or a child who loves putting everything in their mouth? Although chewing sugar free gum may be a good option for older children, it may not be a viable option when they are at school. Oral Motor Seeker Your child might be an […]
Sensory Chairs
Keeping your child attentive at school or at home while studying can be difficult at times for both parents and teachers. Doing so when your kid has special needs, some learning or development disability, or sensory processing disorder, can be even more challenging. Many of these children have a constant need for movement or reduced […]
Types Of Autism: Outdated Terminology For Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism rates are steadily on the rise. The CDC released their 2020 report stating that in 1 in 54 American 8 year-olds have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is important to know that Autism itself is not one clearly defined disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder covers a range of disorders that share a core […]
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