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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…
1 min · SupportOtsimo Speech Therapy for Developmental Delay
Children with developmental delay mostly hit their milestones later than their peers. Delays can be in terms of cognitive, motor, speech, language, or social skills. Symptoms start to appear early but are hard to be identified until the…
1 min · SupportOtsimo Speech Therapy for Kids with Autism
Autism is a complex developmental condition, and children with autism also experience speech and language problems along with social interaction and communication problems. Children with autism sometimes struggle with speaking or may have…
1 min · SupportOtsimo Speech Therapy for Kids with Apraxia
Apraxia of speech is a speech disorder where the child’s brain struggles to coordinate oral movements to produce syllables, words, and phrases. The child finds it difficult to say long words or join the syllables together to make words…
29 min · TechnologySpecial Education Insurance Coverage Guide & Tips in the US
Understand What Kind of Health Insurance Plan You Have Some Helpful Tips to Know For Any Healthcare Benefits Autism and Insurance Coverage State Laws Across the USA Financial Support and Health Care Plans For Special Needs Insurance…
4 min · Special EducationSpecial Education Insurance Coverage Guide & Tips in Canada
to children who have disabilities and special needs in the context of their rights, such as in education and healthcare. Children with special needs are provided with free public education in Canada. The law in Canada requires that schools…
