Buying presents for children can be daunting with so many options to choose from at toy stores. Children on the autism spectrum are more likely to have limited or fixed interest. So, it is understandable when those who are not caregivers or immediate family members are at a loss on what to buy for a child on the spectrum as gift. Here are some ideas to help you along the process.
This Project Haans Website was launched via an IG Live interview by Melissa Indot, Transformational Life Coach. Desiree Kaur, founder of Project Haans was interviewed on autism, neurodiversity, inclusion and this Website as a resource. Click here to view the interview.
My journey started when I came into this world by the lovely parents of Sam and Marica Lundy on August 25th, 1985. I was born in Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. Although I was a tough baby, I struggled with many things. My parents did not know that later, their son would have a Nonverbal Learning Disability. At the age of 5, I was tested and officially diagnosed. A Nonverbal Learning Disability is a neurological condition marked by a collection of academic and sometimes, social difficulties.
Masking involves intentionally learning neurotypical behaviors and mimicking them in social situations. Girls tend to mask early on as they want to be like their peers, they want to have friends. This, however, is part of the reason girls slip under the radar and aren’t often diagnosed until their late teens or as an adult.
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