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5 min · Special NeedsSensory Overload in Autism: Sensitivity Differences
In individuals with autism, extreme (hyper) or low (hypo) sensory overload issues is one of the most common problems. Their senses seem to be acutely working or not working at all. People with autism are often involved in inflexible…
2 min · Special NeedsIs there any scientific proof that vaccines cause autism?
The first point we need to clarify is that there is no connection between autism and vaccines. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental difference. Vaccines do not change the genetics of your child. An individual is born with autism or…
3 min · Special EducationTarget Behavior Selection and Planning its Training
Since autism does not have a medical treatment, its symptoms are tried to be relieved by therapy trainings and activities. In this sense, with the Applied Behavior Analysis which is the most effective and the most applied treatment method…
2 min · EducationJob Opportunities for Individuals with Autism
It is only possible for individuals with autism to live in society without the need of any individual when they actively join production processes and life itself with autism jobs. Abilities of individuals with autism and the areas of…
2 min · Special EducationSpeech Problems of Children with Special Needs
One of the most common symptoms in individuals with autism is speech problems. Development of speech and language skills with autism happens to be late. Thus, other indications such as lack of communication, lack of social skills and being…
2 min · EducationPicky Eating Habit in Autism
Children with autism may have restrictive behaviors that can affect their eating habits. Nutrition in autism is an important issue since children have typically picky eating habit. Picky eating problems in autism can be more severe than in…
3 min · Special EducationAttention Deficit and Concentration in Autism
Attention deficit in children with autism is one of the most common symptoms. In a child without autism, the sensation of concentration starts to develop in 0-2 months. Even in this short period, it can be observed that the baby smiles at a…
5 min · Special EducationMental Retardation and Autism
Note: The term “mental retardation” is synonymous with “intellectual disability.” While the former is slowly losing favor to the latter, we have kept the use of “mental retardation” for the sake of outreach, as the term is still widely used…
4 min · Special NeedsAutism and Hyperactivity
Autism and hyperactivity disorder are not observed together in every child with autism. However, hyperactivity is one of the most prevalent symptoms in diagnosis of autism. Regarding the definition of hyperactivity; we might say that it is…
2 min · EducationEducational Toys for Children with Autism
The difficulties experienced by each child with autism and the symptoms they show are not the same. For this reason, buying toys supported by special education method is difficult. One of the most effective methods for treatment of autism…
