Often, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show developmental alterations when they are babies, particularly in social, linguistic, and behavioral skills. Some toddlers even interact differently or may not interact at all with others. Babies can start showing signs of ASD as early as two months of age. Since autism is a spectrum, one child […]
Strategies to Improve Joint Attention
Joint attention refers to the ability to share a common focus on something with someone, including people, objects, concepts, events, etc. It is mainly a social form of communication built up during infancy and continues to grow until early childhood. Joint attention is a significant factor for a child’s social development, cognitive development, and language […]
Triggers of Behaviour for Children with Autism
Children with autism disorder are very sensitive, and it’s common for them to behave in certain challenging ways. However, not every autistic child is the same. If one factor is triggering an autistic child’s behaviour, it might not affect the other child. Once a trigger has affected an autistic’s behaviour, it is difficult for them […]
The Three Functional Levels of Autism
When talking about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it features various levels starting from mild to severe symptoms. People diagnosed with the disorder are further diagnosed into the level of symptoms they have. The levels pave the way for more clarity for a person’s diagnosis of where they fit in on the spectrum. To be precise, […]
Lesser Known Signs of Autism
We are all aware of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its signs and symptoms. Its common symptoms are difficulty in communicating, displaying of social skills, and repetitive behaviours. However, there are certain signs that we may not know and are not that obvious to recognise. It is best to stay aware of all of the […]
Myths About Autism
Over the past years, so much has been written about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that at times one is unable to distinguish between truth and fiction. Because autism is characterised in different ways, many believe in a lot of myths and misconceptions. Let’s debunk some common myths related to autism. Myth: Autistic people can’t feel […]
Autism – Signs and Symptoms
Understanding Autism: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms In the realm of early childhood education, awareness of developmental disabilities among students is paramount. Some children receive diagnoses before embarking on their educational journey, while others manifest symptoms during their formative academic years. Autism stands as one of the most prevalent developmental disabilities, with over 3 million new […]
Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder
[vc_row el_id=”1588129803725-92f7a5bb-5d9b”][vc_column el_id=”1588129803785-6b2cf254-0d3d”][vc_column_text] Autism: Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. Symptoms of Autism usually start to get visible by the age of 2 to 3. It is more common in boys than in girls. Early Signs […]
What is Autism?
[vc_row el_id=”1587842829078-de5bc009-1baa”][vc_column el_id=”1587842829248-856088e2-55a7″][vc_column_text]Sickness is a part of life. Some we face while developing, and some are inborn illnesses. The ones we face while developing are mostly curable or easy to identify. While the inborn ones are sometimes challenging to locate and have fewer chances to get a cure. One of the inborn medical conditions we […]