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5 min · Tips and ActivitiesBack to School - 6 Tips for Learning at Home for Special Needs
Back to school season is almost always a stressful time for all parties. There is much preparation to do and make sure of before your child is ready for school. With the pandemic, we had to adapt to learning at home through various models…
12 min · SpeechOtsimo Speech Therapy: A User’s Guide
Hi! Welcome to Otsimo Speech Therapy! If you are new to the app or just want to learn more about the games and how it works, this article will give you all the details you need. Let’s get started! Get to know the app 1. Register First…
4 min · Special EducationWhat is an EHCP (Educational, Health and Care Plan)?
stands for Educational, Health and Care Plan. It is a document where the education, healthcare and social needs of a child who needs additional support in school. The Educational, Health and Care Plan was formerly known as a ”statement of…
6 min · SpeechWhat is Active Listening? Why is it Used by Parents?
Listening is something that is innately most fundamental in our interactions and communications. In contrast to hearing, it does not ”just happen.” Listening is an active process where a person makes the conscious decision to listen and…
5 min · Special EducationWhat is an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)?
You may hear the term IEP or Individualized Education Program if and when your child struggles at school. Children with delayed skills or other disabilities can be eligible for special services. These services provide individualized…
7 min · Special NeedsHistory of Autism: When Was Autism First Diagnosed?
For many conditions and disorders, it is easy to find the first point where they were initially described to this day. Their diagnostics criteria are clear. However, this has not been the case for autism. There have been several diagnoses…
7 min · Special EducationWhen Do Kids Learn Numbers and Start Counting?
Starting counting is a significant milestone in children’s development. Though it seems like children learn when they start school, they start learning numbers just as soon as they start exploring the world around them. Other skills they…
1 min · SupportMy child is diagnosed with... Can I use Otsimo Special Education?
Otsimo aims to help children with special contiditons under learning and developmental disorders especially apraxia, autism, Down syndrome. Who can benefit from Otsimo Special Education? Otsimo Special Education is perfect for toddlers aged…
