With the Covid-19 vaccine becoming accessible to more age groups, very soon younger children in India will become eligible to receive the vaccine. Getting a shot is associated with anxiety and fear in most children, and for children with special needs, these usual challenges might be supplemented with additional difficulties associated with their condition. Here … Continue reading Preparing Autistic Children for the Covid-19 Vaccine
Month: January 2022
Tips for Preparing Your Autistic Child for a Visit to the Dentist
For children, a visit to the dentist is often filled with uncertainty and nerves. For autistic children, this usual fear may be further worsened by strange lights, sounds, and the fear of a stranger touching them. Dentist visits are inevitable and central to maintaining good oral hygiene. It is, however, possible to create a positive … Continue reading Tips for Preparing Your Autistic Child for a Visit to the Dentist
Earlier ASD diagnosis linked with greater improvement in social symptoms
You must’ve heard the psychologists and experts talking about the importance of an early autism diagnosis. A recent study has revealed just how an early ASD diagnosis may be a game-changer for your child’s clinical outcomes. A research article published in the SAGE journals highlights the importance of an early autism diagnosis in children and … Continue reading Earlier ASD diagnosis linked with greater improvement in social symptoms
Free Printables & Books for ASD Children
With Christmas holidays fast approaching and children having a bit more free time on their hands, parents are faced with the added task of looking for ways to keep them occupied. A good way to keep your children occupied is by giving them fun worksheets and activity sheets to do. These worksheets can provide your … Continue reading Free Printables & Books for ASD Children
Essential Online Courses for Parents of ASD Children (Part II)
We are back with new recommendations for free online courses for parents of autistic children! Just like the first part, we’ll dive into a few courses that talk about all things autism. As a parent, these courses will help you gain a greater understanding of autism and learn about a lot of different aspects related … Continue reading Essential Online Courses for Parents of ASD Children (Part II)
Tips for Supporting Siblings of Autistic Children
For a typically developing child, having an autistic brother or sister can be a complex experience. Because autism is such a unique condition; with no two children sharing the exact set of experiences of living with autism – similarly, every sibling of an autistic child goes through challenges that are unique. For example, a study … Continue reading Tips for Supporting Siblings of Autistic Children
Early Intervention Therapy Can Reduce ASD Behaviors in Children
A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Pediatrics sought to answer the question of whether a preemptive intervention could reduce the severity of autism symptoms and the likelihood of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in infants showing early signs of ASD. The results revealed some remarkable findings that highlight the importance of early childhood when it … Continue reading Early Intervention Therapy Can Reduce ASD Behaviors in Children
Busting 5 Common Myths about Autism
The internet has surely made things easier for parents of special needs children. Parents can access a lot of useful information through countless sources on the internet. This, indeed, is a blessing. However, on the other hand, there has been a rise in the amount of misinformation about autism that has seemingly become widespread. With … Continue reading Busting 5 Common Myths about Autism
Is it Autism or ADHD?
Autism and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are two conditions that are most commonly confused with each other. Since both conditions share some common features, it gets difficult to distinguish them from each other. Although Autism and ADHD are distinct conditions, it is possible for them to occur together. Let’s take a look at some … Continue reading Is it Autism or ADHD?
A for Autism (Vlog Review)
“I let him explore things and embrace the mess. People look at us but I only look at him!” Meet Viraj’s supermom, Ina, who runs the YouTube channel “A for Autism.” Her main goal is to inspire and educate parents going through a similar situation through her own journey and experiences. Her videos strike the … Continue reading A for Autism (Vlog Review)
