WHILE THE BENEFITS OF socialization and inclusion in general education classes are undeniable, providing individualized support to address academic gaps and promote success is equally important.
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THERE MAYBE PERIODS WHERE NO PROGRESS IS BEING MADE, followed by sudden leaps of growth and development. Regarding progress, we must remember that “there will be years where nothing happens ...
TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT MARKERS, such as speech, social interactions, and academic achievements, may not always reflect the true essence of progress for children with autism.
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COMMUNICATION IS NOT ONLY ABOUT WORDS, a child can also be “verbal” and communicate by using gestures such as pointing and body language such as frowning, sign language, an iPad ...
CHILDREN WITH ASD OFTEN STRUGGLE WITH language skills, which heavily impacts their performance in intelligence tests. These tests rely on verbal communication and comprehension, which may be challenging for individuals ...
ASSESSMENTS’ RESULTS ARE NOT SET IN STONE. Even IQ, especially in young children. In fact, assessments are just a snapshot of a child’s growth in all developmental areas at a ...
BEFORE YOU DECIDE IN WHICH DIRECTION TO GO, what to start, or how frequently, it’s critical to learn that autism has become a business because it is profitable. It is ...
THERE’S NOTHING ESOTERIC ABOUT PARENTING. You show up every day for your kiddo just as you are. My being here is only a gentle pointing to the moon. But please ...
ACCEPTANCE IS A UNIVERSAL BIRTHRIGHT not bound by religion, race, nationality, gender, sex, or disability. Like the ever-present beat of our hearts, acceptance is a condition of being human and ...
COMMUNICATION IS THE LIFEBLOOD that nourishes our connections and bridges the gaps between individuals. Through communication, we express our thoughts, share our emotions, and forge meaningful relationships. However, for some ...