By: shruti Nair Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that is characterized by impairments in social interactions, interests and activities, and language development. Children with autism are deprived of the resources from which the mind develops and organizes. For example, children with autism may exhibit severe language deficits, may not relate well to people, often …
By: Veena Singh Autism is a life-long neurological disorder that causes impairment in the way individuals process information. It affects the child’s ability to communicate, understand language, play, develop social skills and relate to others. As the awareness of Autism and the number of cases increases, there is a push to obtain information about how …
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By: Mrs. Rohini Yogesh Wagh Autism is a developmental disorder that emerges in the first three years of child and it effects the child’s social interaction, communication and behavior. Some autistic children remain engage in flapping their fingers and hands, rocking, spinning the objects or toy. These actions appear to have no meaning but they …
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By: Dr. Suneel Godbole As the world is growing with a rapid pace, so is the need of communication. Even children also are pushed to the edge; to express themselves at their best. Unfortunately, not all children are lucky to communicate easily and adapt to social environment. Sometimes day to day activities also become difficult …
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By: Durga Prasad Mishra Consultant, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, SVNIRTAR Cuttack Odisha Functional independence skills are necessary for daily living and establishing quality of life. For ‘neuro-typical’ individuals, we exercise functional independence every day without thinking much about it. We get ourselves up, bathed, dressed, fed and out the door …
By: Sanjana Purdhani By: Tamanna Saxena By: Dr. Roopali Sharma “I might hit developmental and societal milestones in a different order than my peers, but I am able to accomplish these small victories on my own time.” – Haley Moss. The psychiatric Bible DSM, redefining Autism to Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD), clearly characterized it with …
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By: Dr. Suneel Godbole Relationship Development Intervention program (RDI®) is a next generation approach to autism and developmental disability intervention that is based on the latest scientific research into the human brain. Our brain has the unique ability to adapt to any challenge; develop new neuronal wiring – this happens only when brain is stimulated …
By: Mrs. Sheetal Ghadge Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It affects a person’s behavior and makes communication and social interactions difficult. ASD can range from mild to severe. The type of symptoms a person has and how severe they are varies. Some children may not be able to function without a lot …
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By: Monika Verma Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behaviour.According to the CDC, the current evidence is 1 in 68 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (more so in boys than girls). There’s a range of how it affects each children in communication, behaviour and social skills.Some child are so high-functioning that …
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By: Anagha Joshi “Autism…offers a chance for us to glimpse an awe-filled vision of the world that might otherwise pass us by.”- Dr. Colin Zimbleman Autism is a complex, lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that typically appears during early childhood and can impact not only on a person’s social skills, relationships, self-regulation behavior but also communication. It …
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