Category Archives: child education

Aesthetic awareness…


Artistic language includes the expression about the object with one’s perspective. It is important to teach a child his own view about the world. The regular children talk about color, shapes, textures, taste is like making aesthetic choices. This is one … Continue reading

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Pretend play


Pretend play is an important developmental milestone in the child growth. It not only encourages the play participation but also encourages cognitive, communication, social and emotional development. 1. The easiest way to start pretend play is playing with dolls. Sometimes, … Continue reading

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Reinforcement and bribery…


Many a time parents ask me back “isn’t reinforcement mean bribery?”, when I talked to them about reinforcement and ABA. The answer is NO. Reinforcement works as a reward and it is given immediate after the completion of the expected … Continue reading

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5 Sensory activities for children with tactile hypersensitivity


Kitchen time: The best functional and tactile stimulation place is the kitchen. Let him feel the vegetables and fruits. Once, he is comfortable, ask him to help in peeling, washing different vegetables and grain. If the child is asked to help on the … Continue reading

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Teaching the children with developmental delays


There are different types of teaching methodology followed by the special educators, parents and therapist. Though the goals and objective may be different depending on the child ability and target behaviour. 3 types of teaching methodology Direct teaching Activity based … Continue reading

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Play learn and grow


Play is an integral part of child development. During first few years of child development, he spends most of his time in playing and learns through it. It is the child’s work and he enjoys it because it is fun. … Continue reading

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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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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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Hypersensitive to touch…


Children who are hyper or over sensitive may avoid touch or do not like being touched. This effectively may reduce their socialization and indirectly reduces the communication. However, it is seen with sensory integration or play activities, that include lots … Continue reading

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