
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 Special and Neurodiverse Children Lead Self-Dependent Lives
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).
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
Understanding Autism: It’s a Condition, Not a Disease A common misperception regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is that it’s a disease that must be “cured.” However, autism is actually a neurodevelopmental disorder rather than a disease. Children with autism can flourish, learn, and acquire abilities that enable them to navigate the world in their own special way with the correct direction, support, and interventions. Autism cannot be diagnosed during pregnancy, in contrast to certain other medical problems. However, potential symptoms might