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11 min · Special NeedsWhat causes Autism? Is it genetic and environmental?
The most common question asked after autism diagnosis is what is the cause of autism. Until this day, there is no single known cause of autism spectrum disorder. There are several studies that autism is a combination of genetic and non…
9 min · Special NeedsDiagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults
Can Adults Have Autism Spectrum Disorder CDC states that autism spectrum disorder can occur in age, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. The spectrum disorder is generally characterized by social and communication difficulties…
13 min · Special NeedsFacts About Autism You Need To Know
Facts About Autism Prevalence According to , one in 36 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Boys are 4.2 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism compared to girls Although the overall ASD…
2 min · Special NeedsOtsimo Pledges to Special Need NGO’s
We believe the give back culture should be an integral part of every aspect of what we are doing. To this end, we are happy to announce that we are now pledging 1% of our product to NGOs focusing on special needs. We are hoping to make a…
1 min · Special NeedsCommunicating With People on the Spectrum
Understanding how to approach People on the Spectrum can have a difficult time communicating with other people. If you are not familiar with autism, as a neurotypical person, it is very important to know what’s considered offensive and how…
15 min · Special NeedsScreening for Autism: Does Your Child Have Symptoms
A comprehensive guide on how what Autism screening is, and how you can go about it as a parent or guardian. What is an Autism Screening Test? Autism screening test is a that can be done for the child by a number of healthcare professionals…
18 min · Special NeedsRestricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autism
Table of Contents What Do Stereotyped Repetitive Behaviors Look Like? Problems Caused by Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors (RRBs) Children Asking Repetitive Questions Repetitive Behaviors in Adults Routines and Resistance to Change How…
28 min · Special NeedsSigns of Autism In Different Age Groups and Genders
10 Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder What Are Some Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers? What Are the Signs of Autism in a 2 to 3-Year-Old? Difference of Autism Signs in Boys and Girls What Are the Tell-Tale Signs of an Autistic Adult…
31 min · Special NeedsAutism: Dealing with Social Communication Challenges
Comprehensive Guide to Social Communication with Autism Social Communication in Autism How Does Autism Spectrum Disorder Affect Social Communication? When Do Social Communication Symptoms Become First Recognizable in Autism? What Are the…
6 min · Special NeedsHow to Treat Echolalia in a Child with Autism
Repetition and imitation are important parts for speech and language acquisition and is a natural process in growing up.However, children with autism have difficulties in this area. You might be wondering if your autistic child has…
