One of the most Important things you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of Autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching. The following “red flags” may indicate...
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1. Have your child checked by a Pediatrician Inform the doctor clearly of your concerns and of any family history. If you feel that your child is not developing correctly in any area, make sure to point it out clearly. 2. Have your child’s...
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When can autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) be detected? ASDs can often be detected as early as 18 months. Research shows that early intervention can greatly improve a child’s development. How can Autism be diagnosed? Presently, we don’t have a...
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We have learned a lot about the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and have improved efforts to track the disorders, but we still don’t know a lot about the causes of ASDs. Scientists think that both genes and the environment play a...
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April is the month for Autism Awareness. This is my first of the daily posts through April regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders. WHAT IS AUTISM? Autism and Autsim Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are both a general term for a group of complex disorders of...
Read moreI have seen time and again across many homes in UAE, that parents are spending a lot of resources in providing the gambit of services recommended for their child ( eg, ABA, Special Education, Play therapy, OT, Speech etc),but there seems to be...
Read moreWhen you feel that your child is not developing correctly as compared to other children of his age, it is usually because you have observed some kind of skill deficit in your child. Research suggests that usually when a parent feels this way...
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