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5 things to move out to teach children with Autism and other childhood disability…


Parents are the best resource a child with Autism or any other childhood disability can ever has. Both the child and parents understand each other well.  I accept and understand that a parent may not have professional skills  but if … Continue reading

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Time out


Time out term is commonly used by teachers, parents and child development specialists. Time out is the technique is used to decrease unwanted behavior. In this technique the child is removed from the situation so that the child does not … Continue reading

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Sensory and behavior issues…


All human beings are not same. They vary in their perception and hence brain functioning. Children with SPD (sensory processing disorder) perceive the environment differently and hence they behave differently. It is not because they are bold, risk taker or … Continue reading

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Behavior modification and strategies I


Behavior can be acceptable and unacceptable depending on the cultural and social norms. The behavior which is applicable in one culture may not be valid to other culture or society. Behavior is governed by social norms as well. In my previous post, … Continue reading

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Developmental milestones 3 (8-12 months)


Every child is special and different. They have their own pace of learning and achieving developmental milestones. Some are fast and others are little slow. But, most of the children learn the milestone within the stage. Some babies sit by … Continue reading

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Barriers to Inclusive education


Indian history have many proofs of inclusive education right from the beginning. From the Gurukuls to Patanjali education system, every body was considered for education without any barriers of caste and challenges. Though education system has been changed from that … Continue reading

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1 to 3 months- I


It is believed that a newborns do not know more than sleeping, eating and crying. But, a newborn is born with some mature skills. The newborn can see, smell, hear, follow people, hold objects etc which get refine as the … Continue reading

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Autism and siblings…


Most of the parents believe, the other child (brother or sister) plays an important role in development of the child with special needs. As parents influence the child ,same brothers and sisters do. But, it is true partly. Many a … Continue reading

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A Parent search…


I am a blog savvy and often write about disability. It is not about disability rather different abilities and how to achieve them. It helps many parents, professional and back to me as well. From last few week my email … Continue reading

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Eye Contact…few tips to improve…


Eye contact is a pre-requisite for effective communication and socialization. A person with poor eye contact has less confidence and social skills. However, children with Autism have typical characteristics of less eye contact. No matter what level of Autism, high … Continue reading

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