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Unlocking Dyslexia: Types, Signs, and Effective Interventions for Kids

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Apr 26, 2024

Unlocking Dyslexia: Types, Signs, and Effective Interventions for Kids

What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading, writing, and spelling in children. Dyslexia isdriven by deficits and difficulties in phonemic awareness ( the ability to understand sounds thatmake up a language and the ability to manipulate those sounds.), which lead to difficulties inconnecting speech to print. Dyslexia is not a learning […]

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Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Hope in the Realm of Autism Parenting.

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Apr 19, 2024

Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Hope in the Realm of Autism Parenting.

As families navigate the complexities of autism, our journey is sustained by a trio: education, support, and hope. The unpredictability inherent in our circumstances often leaves us feeling overwhelmed, grappling with a future that diverges from our initial expectations. Consequently, parents caring for children with autism or other complex medical needs frequently experience persistent sorrow […]

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THE GENIUS OF AUTISM: Strengths and Abilities of the Autism Spectrum.

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Mar 22, 2024

THE GENIUS OF AUTISM: Strengths and Abilities of the Autism Spectrum.

Autism spectrum Disorder is a condition that affects social interaction, behaviour, interest andcommunication of an individual or child. Autism Spectrum Disorder has long been painted witha narrow brush, focusing on its challenges rather than its inherent strengths. Contrary to popularbelief, individuals on the spectrum possess remarkable talents and intelligence that often gounrecognised. Today, we delve […]

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Demystifying ADHD: A Detailed How-To Guide

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Mar 7, 2024

Demystifying ADHD: A Detailed How-To Guide

Introduction:Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting individuals from childhood into adulthood. Understanding ADHD is essential for managing its impact on academic, professional, and social lives. This comprehensive guide explores ADHD symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and practical coping mechanisms. Symptoms and Diagnosis:Diagnosing ADHD involves a meticulous process, which includes: Initial Evaluation:A medical […]

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Jan 13, 2024

WHO Caregiver Skills Training Program

Around the world, many children with autism and other developmental disabilities lack access to quality care and interventions. To help these families, the World Health Organization (WHO), with support from Autism Speaks, developed the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) for Families of Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities. At no cost to families, the evidence-based CST […]

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Jan 13, 2024

What Is Asperger Syndrome?

Asperger syndrome, or Asperger’s, is a previously used diagnosis on the autism spectrum. In 2013, it became part of one umbrella diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM-5). Typical to strong verbal language skills and intellectual ability distinguish Asperger syndrome from other types of autism. Asperger syndrome […]

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Jan 13, 2024

Sensory Issues

Sensory issues are common in people with autism and are even included in the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. Each autistic person is unique, and this includes their personal sensory sensitivities. People with autism might have sensitivities to: * Sights * Sounds * Smells * Tastes * Touch * Balance (vestibular) * Awareness of […]

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Jan 13, 2024

What Are some the Symptoms of Autism?

Core symptoms of autism are: * social communication challenges and * restricted, repetitive behaviors. Symptoms of autism may: * begin in early childhood (though they may go unrecognized) * persist and * interfere with daily living. Many people with autism have sensory issues (Please put this heighted in hyperlink to link to the sensory issues page). These typically involve over- […]

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Jan 11, 2024

Help and Information

Learn some of the Signs of Autism One of the most important things you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching. What are the signs of autism? The autism diagnosis age and intensity […]

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Dec 7, 2023

What is Dyslexia?

Overview Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). Also called a reading disability, dyslexia is a result of individual differences in areas of the brain that process language. Dyslexia is not due to problems with intelligence, hearing […]

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Dec 7, 2023

What is ADHD?

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Signs and Symptoms It is normal for […]

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Dec 7, 2023

What is Autism?

Key Facts * Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder ̶ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. * About 1 in 100 children has autism. * Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later. * The abilities and needs of autistic people vary […]

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