Watch a short film that depicts Benjamin Rosloff, a young film maker, as he visits the United Nations Headquarters in New York City and interviews the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. What makes this video special and inspiring is the fact that Benjamin is autistic. This video depicts young film-maker Benjamin Rosloff’s visit to the United … Continue reading Benjamin’s story
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Albert Einstein
According to independent studies, people with Asperger’s traits are drawn to subjects like the sciences, engineering and Math. Albert EinsteinE=mc2 is regarded the world’s most famous equation. Its creator, Albert Einstein is one of the world’s best known scientists, known for his theory of relativity, and for building what is considered a pillar of modern … Continue reading Albert Einstein
A tool that helps spot autistic traits in toddlers
The first people to notice unusual behaviour in a child are parents. Even when the child is a little over a year old, we may notice little things, like the fact that the toddler doesn’t look at us when called. Our first reaction is usually to check with our parents if this is ok. More … Continue reading A tool that helps spot autistic traits in toddlers
App review: Autism Therapy with MITA
This free app offers fun, engaging puzzles that help 2-3 year olds learn to mentally integrate multiple features of an object (colour, shape and size, for example). The app has a series of puzzles that grow in complexity of instruction and language, in line with the player’s ability. What’s great about Autism Therapy with MITA The puzzles … Continue reading App review: Autism Therapy with MITA
A short guide to diagnostic ASD tests
Tests come in a baffling range of alien sounding names. How do you know which one is right for your child? Here is a ready reckoner for some common tests recommended in India. Some things you should know before you read on The first real tests begin at home. Since Autism Spectrum Disorders, (ASD) are … Continue reading A short guide to diagnostic ASD tests
Common Developmental and Behavioural Issues in Children
A child’s brain develops in response to both genes and the environment. Early environments. There is no more important period in human development than conception through early childhood in maximising the potential for living fully. Case 1 Concerns: Shubham (name changed) is a nine month old baby. His mother is worried that he is not … Continue reading Common Developmental and Behavioural Issues in Children
Mobile features that teach social skills – Part 3
In the third and final part of the series on using phone features to build social skills, we look at the camera feature. This idea comes from what is called video self-modelling.A little background first. Video Self-Modelling (VSM) is a technique in which individuals watch themselves performing the right behaviour on video and then go … Continue reading Mobile features that teach social skills – Part 3
Mobile features that teach social skills – Part 2
In the second part of this series, we look at a little used feature on every mobile phone – the timer!When used imaginatively, this feature (usually found next to the alarm function) has the potential to create a racy, fun game that can strengthen conversational skills!Like most new activities, it’s best to play this game … Continue reading Mobile features that teach social skills – Part 2
Mobile features that help ASD kids teach social skills- Part 1
The one gadget that has become an inseparable part of our lives is the cell phone. We use our mobiles for practically everything – right from setting our alarms to sending out messages to checking mails and whatsapp. In this 3-part series, we explore features that could turn this handy gadget into a fun social skills … Continue reading Mobile features that help ASD kids teach social skills- Part 1
The ABC of Inclusive Schools
In a giant breakthrough for the FiDi shopping scene, Spanish sportswear and accessories chain Zara is opening a three-level store at 222 Broadway, across the street from St. Paul’s Chapel and the new Fulton Transit Center.
