April 26, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreApril 19, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreMarch 22, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreMarch 7, 2024
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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January 13, 2024
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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January 13, 2024
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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January 13, 2024
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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January 13, 2024
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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January 11, 2024
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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December 7, 2023
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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