Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that impairs communication, behavior and the way an individual perceives the world. Researchers worldwide are constantly trying to research the brain to get to know the causes of autism as well as learn more effective methods of helping such individuals. Neuroscience has made new discoveries that are assisting […]
Continue Reading »Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder that impairs the way an individual thinks, communicates and perceives the world. Autism is not just one kind of behavior as people tend to visualize, rather it is a spectrum. This implies that all autistic individuals are individuals, and they have their strengths, weaknesses, and perceptions […]
Continue Reading »In the recent past the Trump administration proposed a $50 million Autism Data Science Initiative to fund the research of the genetic, environmental, and medical causes of autism. The project also recommended setting up of a national autism registry and trying to expedite some drug-treatment approvals including the leucovorin to language delays in children with […]
Continue Reading »Introduction 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 are critical to the life of children with special needs. Their presence, lessons, and encouragement can have a serious influence on the emotional […]
Continue Reading »Physiotherapists play a great role in special schools. They are both healthcare professionals and a member of multiprofessional team of the school. They are supposed to work with kids with developmental and physical problems. Owing to the fact that each child is unique like another, their needs are unique as well. Physiotherapists evaluate motor skills, […]
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, which affects the way individuals perceive other people, communicate, learn, and behave. Even though autism may be diagnosed at any age; it is a developmental disorder because symptoms normally manifest themselves at the first two years of life. Autistic persons are characterized by numerous symptoms, and […]
Continue Reading »Nutritional supplements and vitamins may be helpful in reducing some symptoms of autism especially in situations where a child has some underlying nutritional deficiency. In this regard, it is only relevant to state that vitamins do not treat autism. Moreover, every child with autism is a unique person and the effectiveness of supplements may differ […]
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 […]
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