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Parents of children on the autism spectrum face a wide range of issues and picky eating may be one of them. The only thing every parent wants for their child is for them to grow up healthy and happy. If your child doesn’t eat properly this can lead to other issues tied to malnutrition. For those dealing with autism, how do we get our children to eat properly if their autism creates finicky eaters?

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Posted in Autism Care

There is no more precious cargo we can transport than our children. As parents, it is our job to make sure we do everything in our power to make sure they are safe. This includes any type of special needs our child may require and that includes in the car. Matching the proper car seat to our children means that they will be properly secured and safe during any trip in the car.

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Posted in Car Seats/Vests

There are children who face trouble in verbal communication. Sometimes they are shy and at other times they just don’t want to exert themselves. Parents must be aware of child’s need of verbal development through various strategies. There are several ways to develop verbal skills in non-verbal children.

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Posted in Assistive-Technology

When we talk about autism friendly room, we are actually thinking about the complete environment and stimulus input autism friendly rooms can provide. Such room contains all the facilities and amenities that would be helpful to calm and relax an autistic child. Before designing the room, there are certain factors that need to be kept in mind.

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Posted in Multi-Sensory Environments

It's not true that all children on autism spectrum are socially disconnected. They do struggle with social skills but that is because they are unable to communicate their desire in the very same way you do. They may seem shy or unfriendly.

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Posted in Assistive-Technology

Motor skills are the ability of an individual to successfully complete a physical task that requires the coordination of the muscles of the body. Motor skills are broadly divided into fine motor skills and gross motor skills. Running, jumping, walking, crawling, etc. are the gross motor skills whereas writing, eating, drawing, etc. are the fine motor skills.

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Posted in Motor Skills

Some children on Autism Spectrum may find the normal learning process challenging. What they need is the right teaching approach. Some changes in teaching methodology and patience can bring a drastic difference. Consider child’s interest, strengths and challenges to apply an easier learning process.

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Posted in Teaching

It is very important to use simple sentences when talking to an autistic child, speak slowly and clearly. For example, rather than saying “Ben, put your shoes on. It's time to go out”, say “Ben, shoes” may be more effective. Point at shoes at the same time and use the child's name.

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Posted in Speech & Communication

Children on Autism Spectrum have a common habit of chewing objects. They chew because they like the sensation and stimuli they get from the behaviour. The objects could be cloths, pencils, toys or anything that they can get their hands on easily. This is a form of “Stimming” which is short for self stimulatory behaviour.

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Posted in Oral Motor Tools

Children who are suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder can be dramatically benefitted with pets. Pets may offer more than comfort. Kids with autism are highly individual and unique and pets can help them to improve the level of social interaction and bring about physiological changes.

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Posted in Toys