There are no definite causes for autism. Some blame it on genes others feel few environmental factors can trigger autism. Over the past decade many studies and researches have been done on this issue and lot of information on autism are available in books, journals, newspapers, TV and in Internet, but no one could figure out the exact cause that can be attributed to autism.More...
Assistive Technology For Autistic Children
An assistive technology imply any article, an apparatus, or manufactured goods that is utilized to augment, retain, or develop functional competence of disabled persons. As per the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988, assistive technology service is a kind of service that directly helps and aids a person suffering from a disability in the choice, possession, or usage of an assistive technology device. These could be either obtained commercially, off-the-shelf, modified or customized.More...
Learning Toys For Autistic Kids
Playing and learning go hand in hand. Much can be taught through the play way method. An autistic child learns in a special way hence, his toys needs to be special too. While introducing toys to an autistic child one must remember that it has to be such that it can address his problem areas related to sensory processing, communication skills and physical development and overall an addition of fun to give him joy at the end.More...
How To Teach Autistic Child To Read ?
You need to have lot of patience in order to teach an autistic child to read. You would have tried hard, but the success percent would be minimal. In such a circumstance, it is easy to get disheartened and discouraged. However, do not give up it is difficult though not impossible.More...
How To Teach An Autistic Child To Swim ?
Teaching an autistic child to swim requires lot of patience and right guidance. A physical activity such as swimming can help an autistic child by improving his or her sensory processing, gross motor skills and direction knowledge. Each of these three major skills needs to be observed in detail and gradually in steps one must go ahead. An autistic child must be handled individually for obtaining better outcomes. Swimming has proved to be a great means for opening up in such children.More...
