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3 min · Special NeedsPlease Don't Judge My Kid with ASD When He's Using His Tablet
My family and I were out with family and friends celebrating Mother’s Day in a popular Mexican restaurant in our town. We sat down, ordered drinks and our food. The adults enjoyed conversations and most of the kids laughed, giggled and…
2 min · Special NeedsAutism Empathy and Social Cues
One of the hallmark symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is difficulty reading and understanding other people’s emotions, but this does not mean that people with autism cannot feel empathy. Autism and empathy is a highly controversial…
10 min · Special NeedsAutism 101: What Everyone Should Know About It
This blog is a quick summary of all the basic information one should know about autism. Mentioning difference of autism at different ages, it includes general classifications of ASD symptoms, the rights and wrongs that people know about…
3 min · Special NeedsIntellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Intellectual disability (formerly known as mental retardation) is characterized by limited intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. The former is determined by one’s mental capacity, reasoning, and learning. Standardized intelligence…
3 min · Special NeedsTips to Enhance the Learning of Children with Autism
Traditional methods of communication do not go well with children with autism, as their brains don’t process information like the brains of other children. Their neural networks of the brain work differently. Many children with autism, for…
18 min · Special NeedsSensory Processing Disorder - Types and Definition
Sensory Disorders in Psychology Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder Is Sensory Processing Disorder the same as Autism? What is the Difference Between Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder? Causes of Sensory Processing Disorder…
2 min · Special NeedsImpulsivity and Impulsive Behavior in Children
Children are naturally curious. Part of growing up entails exploration, pushing boundaries, breaking the rules, and deciphering social cues. Because these early years are often full of unpredictability and rambunctiousness (think about the…
13 min · Special NeedsUnderstanding The Difference Between Asperger And Autism
Distinguishing between Asperger Syndrome and autism is challenging. Ongoing research on autism-spectrum disorder means that the definition is constantly changing. What was accepted twenty years ago has been reevaluated and reclassified, and…
2 min · Special NeedsIntervention in Autism: Early Intervention Makes Huge Difference
Autism is a spectrum, neuro-developmental disorder with characteristics and symptoms ranging from mild to severe. It affects people of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic levels. Because there is currently more awareness of and…
4 min · Special NeedsState of Autism Acceptance Report in United States
Half of Americans want more accommodation for the autistic community, yet less than a third would trust someone with autism in a professional setting. New research uncovers the disconnect between autism awareness and actual integration into…
