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8 min · Special NeedsWhat is ADHD?
is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, and it is usually diagnosed in childhood. The disorder can also last into the person’s adult life. ADHD affects a person’s ability to pay attention. People with ADHD may have problems…
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…
4 min · Special NeedsAutism Awareness, Acceptance and Action
There is no cure for autism spectrum disorder. This is not news. Prevalence for ASD also increases year by year since we know a little bit more about the disorder and the diagnostic tools we have now are advanced. This is also not news…
1 min · Special NeedsHuge Discount for World Autism Awareness Month on April 1
A heartfelt letter to our community, Every year we look forward to World Autism Awareness Month because it is a time people pay more attention to our community and what we have to say. And although every year we try to create awareness…
7 min · Special NeedsTips I Wish I Had Known
“Put the oxygen mask on yourself first” means you have to be in better shape to help others. The same goes for you when you have a child with special needs. After the diagnosis, taking care of your child and making sure that all of their…
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…
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…
