Articles related to education and special education
Stimming is short for self-stimulation. Stimming is a repetitive body movement, such as hand flapping. Stimming is commonly found in Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder, but also found in other developmental disabilities. This behavior may involve any or all of the senses in various degrees in different individuals.
Disabilities. This is a very big word to use, even for adults. Today – when language, terms of references and respecting people of all abilities is more important than ever – it is never too early to talk to your kids about disabilities. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word “disabilities” is a countable noun, which means a physical or mental condition wherein you’re unable to use a part of your body completely or easily, or where you cannot learn easily.
It’s been a few months since we posted anything on Spectrum of Voices by Project Haans. However, that does not mean we have not been our advocacy stopped. While silence is golden, it is not an indication of remaining idle. We were still keeping the fire going towards our goals here at Project Haans.
Running IT related courses for children and teens with Autism has always been a part of our long term plan. This is in line with our goal, that is, to make our children employable and independent adults. However, we did not expect to make this move so as early on or as suddenly as it happened.
Finding a therapist, teacher or school for a child with special needs that is a perfect fit, is like striking gold. Suffice to say, parents who have the tough choice to make between affording the best and finding the best affordable option, will resonate with this feeling. Nevertheless, it is quite important to recognise certain red flags when selecting a school or therapist for a child with special needs.
“I want my child to speak.”
All parents want that. As a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), I want to help parents achieve this goal as well. However, is this a choice for us to make? It is estimated that about 25-30% of children diagnosed with autism are non-verbal or minimally verbal (NVMV)
No matter how well you know and love your child, there will be times when he or she is simply too much to handle. Perhaps the constant flapping or jumping has gotten out of control, or the loud shrieking has finally pushed you past your limits. Whatever the situation, it’s important to remember that you aren’t alone—many parents of children with special needs are in the same boat as you are. The key to helping your child calm down might lie in one of these 10 tips for calming down a hyper-autistic child.
When the government or any entities launch something that will benefit the special needs communities, I always applaud the efforts. I strongly believe that good intentions need to be applauded despite many keyboard warriors and nay sayers in today’s world. I would like to think, that I choose to spot that rainbow of hope, no matter how far down the horizon it is.
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