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6 min · Special NeedsUnderstanding Chromosome 21 and Down Syndrome
What is Chromosome 21? So what is chromosome 21? Containing only around 300 genes, chromosome 21 is one of the smaller chromosomes found in human cells. This equates to just 1-2% of our entire genetic code. The genes present on chromosome…
8 min · Special NeedsADHD in the Classroom: School Strategies for Kids
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, known as ADHD, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. ADHD affects millions of individuals from all ages and backgrounds across the globe. This disorder can make it hard for a child to do well in…
7 min · Special NeedsHow to Tell Your Child They Have Autism
Navigating the world of autism in children can be a challenging journey for parents. Whether you’re wondering, “is my kid autistic?” or you’ve just received a child autism diagnosis, explaining autism to kids is a vital step in the process…
6 min · Special NeedsHow to Teach Social Skills to Students with Autism
Whether you are a teacher or a caregiver for a student with autism, one of the problems you may encounter is assisting that youngster in the development of social skills that other students find to be second nature. Students who struggle…
6 min · Special Needs10 Social Skill Activities for Autism to Help with Sensory Issues in Children
Introduction Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have trouble with social skills and figuring out what their senses are telling them. Social skills are the ability to talk to, interact with, and make friends with other people…
11 min · Special NeedsHow to Improve Communication with Autistic Children
Effective communication is critical for building good relationships and providing the best care possible for special needs children. Communication, on the other hand, may be very difficult for autistic children. In this blog post, we will…
4 min · Special NeedsStimming in Autistic People: Causes, Management, and Differences
The world looks and feels different to individuals with autism. They engage in certain behaviors that are caused by a myriad of things, stimuli, or thoughts. One of these behaviors is stimming. What is stimming? , or self-stimulatory…
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…
