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Maya Saade 

Maya Saade

Parenting is a difficult job, but parenting a child on Autism Spectrum Disorder may pose some extra challenges. Kindly, check out this video to learn more about these challenges. Maya Saade

I really liked this device and I will use it with my Autistic cousin The car safety device  EVERYONE needs to know about: How this $12 seat belt cover can save a child's life in an accident By Matilda Rudd for Daily Mail Australia A mother-of-five has been inundated with thousands of requests on social media after sharing a snap of the $12 seat belt covers she created for children who have disabilities The cover is designed to alert authorities to children's health issues or disabilities in an emergency and was inspired by her Natalie's own daughter who has a cochlear implant. Natalie Bell, from Victoria, shared her life-saving creation on her page Personalised by Nat on Wednesday after being inspired by her daughter and the post has since received 61,000 likes. 'I always wonder what would happen if I was in a car accident with my daughter in the car and I was unable to let the doctors know that my daughter could not have a MRI due to having a co...

Games by   Kyle Zabawa   on May 28, 2018 Autism, or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a range of developmental conditions that affect how an individual perceives the world and interacts with others. For children with ASD, art and craft activities that incorporate the senses can be an effective way to improve your kid’s attention span, self-expression and reduce any anxiety related worries. Take a look at our pick of 7 fun, sensory activities and don’t be afraid to tailor them to your child’s own interests, likes and dislikes. 1. Make a Sensory Bottle: Fill an old plastic bottle with a mix of water, glitter and a few drops of food coloring to create an eye-catching toy for your kid. Drop in a few buttons or marbles and then seal the lid tightly using a hot glue gun. This activity is a really simple way to help your kid learn to engage and stay focused. A step-by-step guide to making your own sensory bottle can be found  here . 2. Try Coin...

By  Mark Oliver Published  October 18, 2018 Updated  July 9, 2019 While being on the spectrum can sometimes create challenges, these famous people with autism have been able to use their unique way of seeing the world to achieve great feats. Some of these famous people with autism may surprise you. You may not have known that some of the best-known stars or some of the world’s most fascinating minds are actually on the spectrum. Click here Courtney Love Courtney Love, singer of Hole, was diagnosed as “mildly autistic” when she was a young girl. Though she was unusually intelligent, she struggled with school and with social interactions. Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images

I applied this activity with an autistic child and he was motivated to complete it. I invite you to apply it with an autistic child too.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? article by National Institute of Mental Health   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a guide created by the American Psychiatric Association used to diagnose mental disorders, people with ASD have: ⊲ Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people ⊲ Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors ⊲ Symptoms that affect the person’s ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life.  Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. ASD occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatmen...

Thank you for this initiative 💙 A shopping mall in England devoted twenty hours a week to silent shopping and shops prevent music or high lighting and ads to allow a shopping day for autistic children and their families without inconvenience. Maya Saade

  Did that kid meet you? He, who walks in the street has his hand in the hands of one of his parents, and yet he tries to escape and run away from his parents. A child hates waiting lines and does not like standing in one place. He makes strange noises and performs strange behaviors, such as throwing himself on the ground or flapping with his hands, touching your bag, the watch of your hand, your glasses, or even trying to take food from your hand .. A child crying loudly despite calm attempts from his relatives .. A child may be over the acceptable age for these behaviors, but he is still performing them .. Has such a child passed you ?? Tired of his behavior ?? Surprised at his movements ?? You wondered the reason for his behavior ?? Well, he is simply a child with AUTISM and the reason for his behavior is that he is unable to properly understand the world around him, his awareness of the concept of right and wrong is very weak. This child mostly cannot speak...

This is a very beautiful poem written by Lisa Lozada-Shaw to her son Antonio                                             To My Autistic Child Where are you this moment, my darling young child Where have your thoughts taken you? Where are you this moment, my darling young angel Is there something you need me to do? Is there a way I can touch you Is there a sign I should know Is there a a path I could follow That would help you to learn and to grow? If I could reach down inside you If I could cuddle your heart, If I could take the mystery away, Would you know we never will part? Where are you this moment my child Where are your thoughts taking you? Please know I am right here beside you No matter what like takes us through. Maya Saade

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