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Top Five Benefits of Enrolling in Special Education for Kids
Everyone remembers the movie Taare Zameen Par and the heart-wrenching journey of little Ishaan Awasthi. We cried with him, rooted for him, and sighed in relief when someone finally understood him. But what most of us don’t realise is that Ishaan’s story is not fiction for many children; it is their everyday reality. Children with learning disabilities and special needs face immense challenges that often go unnoticed or misunderstood. The pressure to keep up in mainstream classrooms, the fear of
Top Features of an Effective Speech Therapy for Kids
Communication is not just about spoken words. It’s a beautiful interplay of gestures, expressions, and intentions that connect us with the world around us. For children with neurodevelopmental conditions, like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down syndrome, or global developmental delays, this connection often begins with silence. Not by choice, but due to challenges in expressing themselves. These children experience the world through unique lenses, but when their ability to communicate is impaired, their world becomes
The Importance of Emotional Regulation in Child Development
If you’ve ever seen your child melt down in a supermarket aisle, scream because you gave them the “wrong” colour cup, or cling to you tightly during loud gatherings, you already know that emotional regulation is not just a developmental skill; it’s a daily survival skill for families. In Indian households, we often hear: “Itna sa baat hai, ro kyun rahe ho?” or “Chup raho, sab dekh rahe hain.” But emotions don’t switch off because adults want them to. Children
Is Autism Actually Rising in India – What Experts Think, What Data Says, and What We still Questioning!
Is there an increase in autism in India? – Parents, physicians, educators, and other caregivers are increasingly asking this question. It is evident that more children in India and throughout the world are now being diagnosed with autism than in the past. The number is rising, according to clinics, therapeutic facilities, and special schools. However, the crucial question still stands: Is autism actually rising in India, or are we just more aware of it now? The argument stems from the
How Occupational Therapy Helps Special and Neurodiverse Children Lead Self-Dependent Lives
How Occupational Therapy Helps Special and Neurodiverse Children Lead Self-Dependent Lives
How Occupational Therapy Helps Children With Special Needs In Developing Essential Life Skills
Occupational Therapy (OT) plays a essential role in helping such kids in bridging these developmental gaps. Through planned and structured, child-centric therapies and interventions, occupational therapists support children in learning Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).