How a token economy can be used to develop skills and desirable behaviours.
Know the red flags and learn tips from a special educational needs teacher.
Autism is a spectrum disorder whereby there is great variance in abilities and characteristics of individuals across the spectrum. It is complex and can be a confusing matter for families. Here are some common misconceptions about people with autism.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) otherwise known as Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that affects how the brain processes information. Early signs of autism are seen generally before the age of 2 years old.
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When your child plays, learns, acts, moves and speaks differently on a regular basis compared to most of his or her peers, that is normally a red flag for a possible developmental problem.
The biggest hurdle to managing ADHD is acceptance, accepting that there is a problem. With its hallmark symptoms of impulsive behavior or acting out inappropriately, ADHD can often be mistakenly attributed to poor parenting or a lack of discipline.
ADHD is NOT caused by too much screen time, poor parenting or eating too much sugar. ADHD can improve with the correct treatment, a healthy diet, an adequate sleep and exercise regime plus supportive parents who know how to respond to ADHD.
Despite governments signing up to many a convention and seemingly supporting international guidelines on children with special needs, prejudices and exclusion still form part of everyday life for many children with special needs around the world.
