When our child is different, there’s so much more we need to learn about parenting. Our first go-to will be to learn all we can about the diagnosis. We learn everything we can, so we can understand and provide the necessary support, intervention or therapy that they need to thrive. Whether it’s by reading books, attending courses or through community groups, we learn what we can, when we can.
This is a combination of 3 pieces first published on Shao’s blog - Story of a Little Star . Shoa is a mum to an autistics girl who is knowns on her blog and social media accounts as Little Star. They are a SonRise family and Little Star is homeschooled. Shao shares some of their fun learning activities on her blog and social media account when she can. The following are 3 activities which Shao and Little Star had fun doing…
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is the most common neuro-developmental condition affecting children. However, not many know that ADHD can follow the person into adulthood. Like autism, people with ADHD have a difference in the way the brain processes information.
QEEG & ISF Neurofeedback is coming to Malaysia. Neurofeedback has used for the following: Mental Disorders, Insomnia. Stress, Memory Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Autism, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease.
Our last piece titled Saluting Unsung Herores, put the spotlight on three individuals who are usually the first point of contact into the world of neurodiversity. In this piece, I would like to highlight the practitioners who work closely with neurodiverse individuals through Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech & Language Therapy (SLT), Special Education and creating inclusive spaces for all. These unsung heroes work tirelessly and have chosen this path for the love it.
One of the most useful resources to me are the people who work with neurodiverse individuals everyday. They do this, because they choose to. This piece will highlight practitioners, what they do and their thoughts on stigmas around autism that need to be broken. This is the first of a 2-part series which will wrap up our series of articles themed “Breaking the Stigmas”, in April for Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month.
Sensory play includes activities in the form of play, that activates and stimulates the senses. It usually focuses on touch, sight and hearing are those senses are the most accessible. It is an incredibly useful method for children to learn about the world around them. This article provides some ideas on sensory play activities to do at home.
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