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Early Intervention and Its Impact on the Development of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

27 July, 2024

INTRODUCTION Early intervention involves providing targeted services and support to young children with developmental delays and their families. For children with intellectual disabilities (ID), early intervention is critical for fostering development and enhancing future outcomes.Intellectual disabilities can affect various developmental areas, including cognitive, social, and adaptive skills. Early intervention seeks to address these challenges as […]

How Hearing Aids benefit Deaf Children

26 July, 2024

Hearing aids play a important role in enhancing the quality of life for deaf children by improving their auditory perception and communication skills. Hearing Aids amplify sound, making it easier for children to hear and process speech and environmental noises. By providing auditory input, hearing aids support language development, social interaction, and academic performance. Use […]

What is Dyslexia

25 July, 2024

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects reading and related language-based processing skills. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling abilities. These difficulties are often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and effective classroom instruction. Dyslexia can vary in its severity and can impact […]

Down Syndrome

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Enhancing/Improving speech therapy for children with Down Syndrome under the age of 5

25 July, 2024

Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. This can cause both physical and mental challenges. People with Down syndrome have developmental challenges, such as being slower to learn to speak than other children. Distinct physical signs of Down syndrome are usually present at birth and become […]

Importance of Play for Special Need Children

24 July, 2024

خصوصی بچوں کے لیے کھیل کا کردار بہت اہمیت رکھتا ہے۔ کھیل بچوں کی ذہنی، جسمانی اور سماجی نشوونما میں اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔ ذہنی نشوونما کے حوالے سے، کھیل خصوصی بچوں کی ذہنی صلاحیتوں کو بڑھاتا ہے اور تخلیقی سوچ و مسئلہ حل کرنے کی صلاحیت پیدا کرتا ہے۔ جسمانی صحت کے لیے، […]

Hearing Impaired Adults

23 July, 2024

سماعت سے محروم بالغ افراد کی مہارتوں کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے مختلف طریقے اختیار کیے جا سکتے ہیں۔ اشاروں کی زبان کی تربیت فراہم کرنا، سماعت کے آلات اور دیگر معاون ٹیکنالوجی کا استعمال، بول چال کی تربیت، آن لائن وسائل اور ایپس، پیشہ ورانہ تربیت، معاون گروپ اور ورکشاپس، اشاروں کے مترجم اور […]

Understanding Causes of Intellectual Disability By Dr Nadeem Ghayas

21 July, 2024

The causes of intellectual disability stem from various factors: genetics, prenatal conditions before birth, perinatal issues during birth, and postnatal influences after birth. These categories encompass the diverse origins of intellectual disability, ranging from inherited traits to developmental challenges occurring before and after childbirth. 1. Genetic Causes: • Down Syndrome: Caused by an extra chromosome […]

what is Intellectual disability by Dr Nadeem Ghayas

21 July, 2024

Intellectual disability (ID), formerly known as mental retardation, is a developmental condition characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. During the developmental stage, which usually occurs before the age of 18, these restrictions become apparent. Intellectual disability affects cognitive abilities such as reasoning, problem-solving, and learning. It can also impact practical skills needed […]

Enhancing Employment Opportunities through Vocational Training for Special Need Adults

21 July, 2024

Vocational training is one of the most important segment in the education of disabled children. Vocational education aims to train students about the skill training, concept of a job and job related functional academics. The goal and function of vocational education for students with disabilities is providing them with skills to secure employment opportunities for […]