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Difference between ordinary and autistic stimming
Stimming can be a clue for you to watch out for developmental disabilities in your child Stimming is self-stimulatory behaviour which is also known as stereotypic behaviour in layman’s term. Even adults engage in stimming behaviour by biting nails, twirling hair, pacing around…
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Autism2 min readMyth and Facts on Vaccines and Autism
MYTH My child doesn't need vaccines because no one gets certain diseases anymore. FACT These diseases still exist, even if they are rare. MYTH If so many other people are vaccinated, my child doesn't need vaccines. FACT Yes, they do. Relying on actions of other parents to…
Autism7 min readTips For Initiating Communication in Children with Autism
Typically, parents eagerly wait for their child to say the first word and learn communication. When it comes to parents who have a child with autism the learning has to be both ways. For the child to communicate back to them, the parents and caretakers of the child will have to…
Autism6 min readCan an autistic person sense that they are autistic?
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one autism but many…
Autism3 min readHow to Manage an Autistic Meltdown?
A meltdown is a difficult situation to handle for most parents because they occur when the child becomes stressed out, upset or over stimulated. When a child with autism has a meltdown, it is equally stressful for parents. Therefore, it is important to develop an effective way…
Autism7 min readFamous People with Autism
Many individuals with autism are talented and make unique contributions to the world. There are many famous people throughout history that have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The diagnoses of ASD among celebrities have been recorded from public statements or…
Autism3 min readManaging Autism At home
Autism is not curable, but that does not mean it is not Treatable Parents are devastated when they hear the world autism, more than anything else the reason could be that they do not understand the term at all. We cannot blame the parents here, because, even though medical…
Autism3 min readHow to Stop Flapping Behavior in Autistic Child
Certain autistic children have stimulatory repetitive behavior known as stereotypic behaviour or stimming. In children with autism, this usually refers to specific behaviors that include hand- flapping, rocking, spinning, or repetition of words and phrases. Here are few concepts…