Recently the Trump administration announced a $50 million Autism Data Science Initiative aimed at advancing research into the genetic, environmental, and medical contributors to autism. The initiative also proposed the creation of a national autism registry and efforts to accelerate approval of certain drug treatments, such as leucovorin for language delays in children with specific metabolic […]
Continue Reading »Parents play a very important role in the life of their special need child. When parents support their child, the child feels safe, accepted, and encouraged to try new things. Parents can help child educating their child, in daily activities or different therapies. There is no doubt that parents know their child better than anyone […]
Continue Reading »Physiotherapists have an important role in special schools . They are healthcare professionals as well as a part of multiprofessional team of the school. There role is to work with children having physical and developmental challenges As we know every child is different from other, so their needs are also different. Physiotherapists assess each student’s […]
Continue Reading »The International Day of Families, observed every year on 15 May. The day reminds us the critical role families play in society. Declared by the United Nations in 1993, this day provides an opportunity to increase awareness about issues relating to families and to recognize the influence families have on social, economic, and developmental progress. […]
Continue Reading »Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. People with autism have a wide range of symptoms, […]
Continue Reading »Vitamins and nutritional supplements can play a supportive role in managing certain symptoms associated with autism, particularly when a child has underlying nutritional deficiencies. It is pertinent to mention here that vitamins are not a cure for autism. In addition each child with autism is unique, and the effectiveness of supplements can vary significantly from […]
Continue Reading »Hearing loss According to WHO , an individual who is not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing – hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears – is said to have hearing loss. Hearing loss may be from mild to profound. It can affect one ear or both ears […]
Continue Reading »The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends autism screening at 18 and 24 months. Some children, however, especially those with mild symptoms, may not receive a diagnosis until school age or even adulthood. Early diagnosis is important because early intervention can significantly improve developmental outcomes. Generaly the early signs of autism appear before the age […]
Continue Reading »Japan has a well-developed special education system. The aim is to support children with disabilities through inclusive and specialized approaches. Japan follows a legal framework that ensures equal educational opportunities to all students with special needs. The Basic Act on Education and the Act on the Promotion of Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities […]
Continue Reading »An individual with “Intellectual Disability” refers to a condition in which a person has certain restrictions in their reasoning ability and also in many spheres of functioning which include language, social and self-care abilities. In essence, such a person’s cognitive development is not as rapid or advanced as what is observed in a person of […]
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