If you are confused and want to know the difference between Learning Disability and Learning Difficulty, read this post. You will learn that they are not the same, and you will find out the differences. Blogs, videos, Pinterest or Instagram posts are full of information and advice on Special Needs. Never before have we had access to so much advice,…
Autistic children often struggle with many aspects of everyday life. In this post, I will show you over seven benefits of being outdoors and how it can help your autistic child. You will learn how your child can spend outdoors, what activities you can choose for them and why they benefit your Autistic child’s development. We live in a world…
Find out if Autistic children can and should learn languages. Learn what being bilingual does to the brain of the Autistic child. Although English is one of the most popular languages in the world, knowing more languages has excellent advantages. People still learn new languages despite easy access to Google Translate and other apps. Lots of people are bilingual and…
In this post, I will help you determine if ABA is good or bad for Autistic children. You will learn about the pros and cons of Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy (ABA). Find out why it is so popular and controversial at the same time and why it has been at the centre of heated debates so often. What is ABA?…
This post features six reasons why your child is difficult. Read about what might hide behind your child being problematic. Learn why your child might be difficult and what to do about it. What is a “difficult” child? Have you been asking yourself why your child is so difficult? All children might have challenging behaviour from time to time, and…
Read about why having a dog is a good idea when you have an autistic child. Learn why it can help your child with their skills, fears, and many more. I love dogs. They are loyal, funny and warm. There are multiple reasons you should own a dog. There is plenty of research showing all the advantages of having a…
Read about three ways you can communicate with your Autistic child. These ideas will help you connect with your child, whether nonverbal or high functioning. One of the autistic characteristics or symptoms is problems with communication. Autism is a spectrum, so the extent of this problem may vary. On one side of the spectrum, you may have a completely nonverbal…
Do you want to learn about Executive Functions and how they can help your child learn and develop? This post will tell you about executive functions: inhibitory control, working memory and cognitive flexibility. Your child needs them for self-control and self-regulation, as well as for planning, organising and completing tasks. You will also read about the role of executive function…
Did you know it takes one to two years to get an Autism diagnosis? Learn why often receiving an Autism diagnosis for your child takes so long. Find out the steps and reasons for the complicated process of being diagnosed. You can read about how it all works in this post. What is Autism? Autism, known as Autism Spectrum Disorder…
If you are wondering what it is like to be working with children with Special Needs, read this post about five things I have learnt as someone supporting them in school. You might consider working in a school or with children in a different setting. You might be a curious parent who wants to know how it feels to work…