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Autism Screening in Children: When, Why and How to Screen for Autism (ASD)
Autism Screening in Children: What to Know About Screening for Autism (ASD) Autism screening in children is the first step in identifying developmental delays and early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Early detection plays a critical role in ensuring timely intervention and better developmental outcomes. Autism is a complex condition/disorder wherein the individual or child shows challenges in the areas of social skills, communication skills and behaviors. The disord
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Online Speech Therapy for Adults and Elderly | Benefits, Treatment & How It Works
Online speech therapy for adults and elderly is becoming one of the most effective and convenient ways to improve communication skills, speech disorders, and neurological conditions from the comfort of home. 1SpecialPlace is not only for kids, but also for grown-ups. We are a multidisciplinary team trained and equipped for intervention and treatment via online speech therapy for adults and the elderly. An online speech therapy expert can help you from the convenience of your
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Autism Parenting Journey: A Mother’s Story of Raising a Child with Autism
Autism Parenting Journey: A Mother’s Story of Raising a Child with Autism Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, it comes with a mother A mother shares her story of raising her son, Advaith, with autism, and how her strength along with her husband’s support helped identify and nurture his unique abilities. This real-life autism parenting journey offers practical insights for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Early Diagnosis of Autism Please introduce y
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Autism Parenting Journey: Inspiring Story of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Parenting Journey: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Appu’s Story “Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.” – J.K. Rowling This is an inspiring story of Appu, the ‘warrior’ as his father rightly describes him. What makes this child special is not just being on the autism spectrum disorder, but his uncompromising fighting spirit against all odds and his ability to unlock his unique gifts and talents. Th
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7 Ways to Help Reluctant Talkers: Speech Therapy Tips for Children
7 Ways to Help Reluctant Talkers (Speech Therapy Tips for Children) The term ‘reluctant talker’ is broadly used to describe children who may be selectively mute in situations outside home due to anxiety, shyness and lack of confidence. It may co-occur with developmental language disorders or delays in language development, making early support important for improving communication skills in children. Why are some children reluctant talkers? 1. Exceptionally Shy Being shy is a
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Autism Parenting Journey: A Real Story of Raising a Child with Special Needs
Autism Parenting Journey: Walk a Mile in My Shoes Walk a mile in my shoes See what I see Hear what I hear Feel what I feel Maybe then you will understand Why I do what I do Parenting a child with special needs is an intense and significant experience. ‘Spectrum Of Hope’ is a new feature on our blog through which we want to incorporate parents’ voices and bring a spectrum of hope into the lives of families with children who are differently abled, especially those navigating th
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Khwaish Gupta – An Inspiration
“The Handicap of Deafness is not in the ear; it is in the mind“ Deafness certainly doesn’t make a person dumb or weak. We often hear...
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Wall of Fame: Recognizing Janani Jeyaraman's Stellar Contribution to Speech-Language Pathology
One of the best parts of this job is getting to meet the finest people in the field — and recently, a conversation with an old college classmate reminded me why. In honor of SLP Day, we're proud to introduce you to Janani Jeyaraman and recognize her remarkable contribution to Speech-Language Pathology. Meet Janani Jeyaraman Speech-Language Pathologist. Clinical Manager. Author. Researcher. Entrepreneur. Janani wears all of these hats, and wears them well. With 8 years of expe

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What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a long-term condition characterized by recurrent seizures brought on by aberrant electrical signals generated by damaged...

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8 Unique Abilities that May Accompany Autism
Abilities that May Accompany Autism (ASD) – Do you know that autistic children often get unique abilities that may accompany autism?...

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Social Stories
Social stories : A way to break down a task for kid to comprehend What is it – A social story breaks down a task or a social story...

Pratiksha Gupta
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What is the Definition of Differently Abled Children? Understanding Abilities Beyond Disabilities
What is differently abled children? The definition of differently abled children refers to children who have physical, sensory, intellectual, or developmental differences but possess unique abilities and strengths. I’m a Speech Language Pathologist and one of the perks of my profession has been meeting various children who are different. Differently Abled Children are different than your kids. Different than the families they are born in. These amazing children have surpasse

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