Vision Therapy For Autism (What to Expect)

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Visual therapy is a structured program of visual activities usually prescribed by optometrists to improve visual skills and abilities. Vision therapy for autism is an extension of the same, and it helps individuals with autism connect with the world by expanding their field of view. Vision therapy for autism aims to enhance the brain’s ability […]

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Coping Strategies for Autism and Screaming and Managing Autistic Meltdowns

Autism and Screaming

Autism and screaming – two words that many parents of autistic children are well aware off. Let me start with a story. One day, a simple accident triggered one of the most challenging public meltdowns we’ve ever faced. My son with autism, who has a particular fascination with the shape of Oreo cookies, had just

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Exploring ABA Alternatives for Autism (What Parents Need to Know)

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When my son was first diagnosed with autism, we were recommended Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Like many families, we saw improvements and valued the structure it brought into our lives. However, every child is unique, and what works for one may not work for all. Secondly observing my son, I noticed that while he

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Autistic and Narcissistic (Similarities and Differences Between the Two)

Autistic and Narcissistic

Recently, while observing my children play, I encountered a moment that profoundly deepened my understanding of my son’s world. His little brother, full of youthful energy, took a minor tumble off the sofa and burst into tears. My older son, who is on the autism spectrum, looked at him and then continued on his way,

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Global Developmental Delay Vs Autism

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When my journey as a parent began, I never imagined that terms like ‘Global Developmental Delay’ (GDD) and ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ (ASD) would become a part of my daily vocabulary. I still remember the first time a professional mentioned these terms in relation to my child. It was during a routine check-up, filled with life-altering

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