Discussions about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome ADHD and other developmental challenges that your child may be facing
There were so many good articles and infomation that came around Autism Awareness Week 2016. We thought we would pick the few we liked. If you would like to suggest a few more, please add the stories and the links in the comments below. 1. A delightfully made film on two sisters - one neurotypical and one with autism with a twist at the end. Features a communication device and shows the feelings of the person with autism quite nicely. Loved the bubble wrap The Big Date 2. Velvi, the…
International Autism Awareness Day 2016 #autismawareness Madurai based Velvi is one of the few organisations in the world, and probably the first in India, that has applied techniques of theatre and drama to address issues of autism. Dr Parasuram Ramamoorthi, the chairperson of and brain behind Velvi, shares its remarkable journey. Your organization, Velvi, is an early adopter in India in applying drama to transform the lives of children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (…
International Autism Awareness Day 2016 #autismawareness Activist Kavitha Krishnamoorthy, who has pioneered several supportive programs to facilitate children with autism explore their creative selves, relates the magical effect music has on her son, Ananth, who is on the autism spectrum. This article is a the first in a two-part series on the arts and autism. I have been truly privileged to be in a position where I could so closely observe the relationship my son Ananth has with…
International Autism Awareness Day 2016 #autismawareness A significant number of children with autism are gifted artistes and need to be provided the appropriate environment and stimulation to flower. Kavitha Krishnamoorthy, parent, arts facilitator, activist, observer-of-children, shares her insights and learnings in this conclusion of a two-part series article on autism spectrum disorder. As I began observing and working with more children with autism, I realised that what I saw with my son…
International Autism Awareness Day 2016 #autismawareness The Amaze Charitable Trust, born from challenges of raising a child with autism, helps families navigate the autism maze through innovative programmes, social skills, adventure camps and employment opportunities, says its director Akila Vaidyanathan. Could you give us a little background on Amaze Charitable Trust? What was the vision behind Amaze? Autism is a complex disorder; it affects the core areas of communication and social…
International Autism Awareness Day 2016 #autismawareness Kavita Sharma talks about Prayas, a unit or a project of Autism Society of India that focuses on iPad, computer and technology-based training for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Could you give us a little background on Project Prayas and its goals and objectives? Project Prayas embraces a mission that unfolds and reinforces the potentials of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder towards quality education and independent…
‘Without saying a word, Dev can speak volumes about love and goodness’ Children are truth personified, feels Parul Kala as she talks about Dev, her son with Down's syndrome. Last year I had to fill out in Dev’s school notebook " what I love about Dev". I wrote the following adjectives: Happy Loving Human Athletic Determined Artistic Persistent Cute Cuddly Warm Affectionate Full of life But we are .....Alike Yes, Dev was born with Down’s Syndrome 10 years ago. But as he grew up, his…
Ritu Vyas thinks children with Down's Syndrome are no different from others. All they need is patience and understanding for their talents to flourish D is 11 years old. When he was around 7, his parents noticed he is attracted to colours and has an interest in painting. They hired a painting teacher for him. But his tiny fingers were incapable of holding a brush properly. The painting teacher gave up on him and said he can never become a painter. The parents,…
By Preeti Arora, a mother of a child with Down's Syndrome My daughter Amber is all of 9 years now and she attends the Navjyoti Special School in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. When she was born under C-section and it dawned on us that she had Down's Syndrome, it was naturally devastating. The doctor simply termed my baby ‘abnormal’. My husband kept this information from me for about 4 days. This was our first child, I had a completely normal pregnancy, all my tests had been done…
Early intervention protocols are important for management of Down's syndrome in young children: These children should receive standard childhood immunizations in the normal way but additional immunizations like seasonal influenza vaccines, may be advised each year, particularly for those with heart or respiratory problems. The most common early intervention protocols for babies with Down’s syndrome are physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. These should…
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Outdoor play is important for all persons including children with disabilities. In our Live Discussion sessions we talk to a play therapist, an Ashoka fellow and parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum.
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My daughter is 6 yrs old but still she can't talk properly.she can't say one complete sentence having more than 3 words.What could be the issue please help
My son is a very slow learner (60% IQ). I am a teacher. But for my own case i am helpless. My son had epilepsy seizures for 1.5 years as from 1.5 to 3 years age. After so much medication now no seizures from last 5 years but he has become autistic…
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We have now 50 individuals of varying mental and intellectual issues being provided with vocational training and simple jobs. What we are looking for is medical insurance for these service users. In Mumbai…
Have you been thinking about creating this dream play space for your child or for children you know who would love to play in such a space?
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Kilikili, a network of parents of children with disabilities, began when a parent asked the…
Just came across this news report from California and while this may be extreme, would be great to hear typical issues your child has faced and how you have dealt with it. Do your neighbours accomodate?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-…
This is a question that troubles parents all the time. And even more when a child is on the autism spectrum. How do you know when you should just accept and not push various therapies? Do therapies stress the child even more?
Please share your…
Sesame Street has introduced a new muppet with autism - a girl called Julia. Do you think this will help more people (and children) understand the condition? Or is it too complicated a condition to be shown through a muppet? http://www.today.…
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