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29 min · Special NeedsAutism (Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD): The Definitive Guide
Otsimo is a mobile game platform dedicated to democratize special education for special needs children and their caregivers. Democratization of special education also means easy access to information for all. We are aware that knowledge is…
9 min · Special NeedsEye Contact and Autism
Eye contact has a significant place in nonverbal communication behavior. It often means and indicates that people would like to communicate with other individuals. Also, eye contact is important in catching and responding to social cues…
19 min · Special NeedsA Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder has certain defining symptoms that make up the core of the disorder itself. We wanted to gather the core symptoms of ASD together in one article. Symptoms of Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD): The…
3 min · Special NeedsTips for Giving Haircuts to Children with Autism
For some people, getting a haircut is a therapeutic experience — from getting your tresses washed and your scalp massaged, to hearing the snipping of scissors and finally finishing with a new, refreshed look. However, this same experience…
2 min · Special Needs5 Movies About Autism
The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) The Boy Who Could Fly has found a niche over 30 years later as one of the earlier films to address autism. Produced in 1986, this film follows a 14-year old girl and her friendship with her neighbor, Eric, a…
2 min · Special NeedsFive Books About Autism
A Friend Like Simon by Kate Gaynot A friend like Simon A Friend Like Simon untangles autism for young readers through its simple and joyful approach. Simon is a young child with autism who joins a mainstream school, where his peers are…
4 min · Special NeedsBest Communication Apps for Autism
While communication technology has been a boon for parents of children with autism, finding an app that checks all of the boxes can be inconvenient and frustrating. There are hundreds of apps geared toward people with communication…
3 min · Special Needs5 Activities Children with Autism Can Do at Home
A fun activity can be a powerful tool for helping children with autism navigate their environments. We have compiled a list of our 5 favorite activities. You may already be familiar with them, but below we have outlined some ideas on how to…
3 min · Special NeedsPlease Don't Judge My Parenting If My Child is Using His Tablet
I see you, sitting there subtly staring. Your look of disapproval is not invisible to me. I see you, sitting at the next table with your children, puzzled at my decision, at my parenting practices. I see you, looking at me from the corner…
