“Wh” of Speech and Swallowing in Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system disease. In other words, it is an immune system disease. It affects the brain and the spinal cord. Further, the cause of MS is not known. Eventually, MS leads to a slow decline of nerve function. It also causes …
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Autism is My Superpower – Mr. Pranav Bakhshi We are back with yet another story. We are delighted to feature, Mr. Pranav Bakhshi, India’s first Autistic model. Mr. Pranav Bakhshi has made headlines with his talent to walk the ramp and he has represented several top brands in India. Mr. Pranav’s Instagram profile says “Autism …
Author Gopika Kapoor in Conversation with 1SpecialPlace Beyond the Blue: Love, Life, and Autism is an inspiring book written by Ms. Gopika Kapoor. Ms. Kapoor is an author, Autism consultant, and a mother to a son with Autism. Ms. Kapoor was awarded the Young FCCI Ladies Organization (YFLO) Woman Achievers Award for her brilliant writing. …
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“It’s Time to Focus on Abilities, Not Disabilities” – Jason Steen March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! “Wh” of Developmental Disabilities Developmental Disability is a term for a group of disorders that are due to cognitive or physical deficits. Additionally, they often develop in the early years of a child’s growth and last throughout …
Down Syndrome: Myths and Facts You must have heard about Persons with Down Syndrome. In this blog series, we will be talking about Down’s Syndrome: Myths and Facts. Down Syndrome: Myths and Facts Down Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. Fact: Down Syndrome is a common disorder. It is due to the presence of an …
In Conversation with Café Arpan Parenting a child with a special needs, whether it’s a physical disability, a learning disability, an emotional challenge, or a developmental disorder, can necessitate the acquisition of specific skills, such as care giving or advocacy, as well as time and energy commitment that can jeopardize careers, marriages, and relationships with …
“Buried Words” – An Inspirational Film of a Person with Aphasia” Buried Words, In today’s interview series, we bring to you an amazing journey filled with hope, positivity, and self-determination. This is the story of Ms. Nina Orris and her son Mr. Nicholas Orris, a filmmaker and video producer buriedwordsfilm. Mr. Nicholas Orris is the …
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Toys to Teach: Cause and Effect Cause and Effect toys are every Speech Therapist’s favorite item to use. The opportunities to build speech with cause-and-effect toys are endless! Very early on a child begins to realize his/her actions have an effect on the environment. For example, a baby shakes the rattle and it makes a …
Importance of Hearing Conservation and Protection Hearing Conservation Training & Happy World Hearing Day! To understand hearing loss and hearing conservation and protection, read on! What is Hearing Loss? Hearing loss is the reduced ability to hear and understand everyday sounds. We all take our ability to hear for granted! The ear and hearing system …
Candid with Ms. Aparna Das – ARUNIMA: A Project for Adults with Autism We are back in our latest Wall of Fame series featuring Ms. Aparna Das, Director of ARUNIMA: A Project for Adults with Autism. Ms. Aparna Das is a loving sister with a far-sighted vision to make a better place for adults with …
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