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10 min · EducationPersonal Hygiene for Kids
Children need to keep themselves clean. This cleanliness becomes important when it comes to being and remaining healthy, and feeling good about themselves. Hygiene is not only important for health reasons. Good personal hygiene for kids…
10 min · Special NeedsDeep Pressure Therapy for Autism
Deep pressure or is a form of tactile sensory input. This input is most often delivered through firm holding, cuddling, hugging, firm stroking, and squeezing. However, before we get into too much detail about deep touch pressure, we need…
5 min · Special EducationBenefits of Music Therapy for Autism
In this article, we will be delving into various music therapy interventions and understand how these can contribute to better emotional and psychological health for individuals on the autism spectrum. How Does Music Therapy Benefit…
9 min · EducationUnschooling – The Best Guide for Parents
Unschooling Guide Unschooling has been a highly discussed topic when it comes to the homeschooling world. Even the term is a subject of debate with some describing it in a way, others in another way. Unschooling is a type of homeschooling…
1 min · Special NeedsOtsimo's Year of 2020
A year of ups and downs. Highs and lows. And a whole lot of surprises and struggles in between. A huge shoutout to our little heroes that made all this possible. You made our year. Here’s to another year of turning struggles into strengths…
8 min · Special NeedsMedications for Autism
Today, we have no cure for autism spectrum disorder or all of its symptoms. There is . However, there are several interventions developed to target reducing certain symptoms. These aim to . Medications can also be helpful in treating…
7 min · Special NeedsLevels of Support for ASD
People with autism receive the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. However, as it is apparent from the name, it is a spectrum disorder. This means that a person can be autistic on different levels ranging from mild to severe. In addition…
8 min · TechnologyOtsimo Special Education and Speech Therapy App Reviews
Your amazing feedback kept us going. Thank you for all the wishes until today. It’s an amazing app that makes learning so much easier for kids who have the hardest time taking in information. Otsimo focuses on helping autistic children…
9 min · Special NeedsAutism Spectrum Disorder Checklist
There is no medical test to determine whether a child has autism spectrum disorder. The most reliable diagnosis is made by various specialists looking at the child’s behaviors. This also involves certain tests to identify the severity of…
3 min · Special Needs4 Fun Sensory Activities to try at Home this Halloween
Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year! Children get to dress up and have fun with their friends outside. It is a great opportunity to socialize and have grand ol’ fun as well. Unfortunately, in the current state of the world…
