It is critical for children to have the necessary skills needed to navigate everyday life. The Autism care centre has recently started a new program dedicated to life skills development, based on a scientific approach established in the ABA program known as EFL.

Understanding Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Before diving into the details of our summer program, it's essential to understand what dyslexia and dysgraphia entail. Both are neurological issues where; Dyslexia is a learning difficulty characterized by inaccurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling abilities. Dysgraphia, on the other hand, affects a person's handwriting and fine […]

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder falls under disruptive behavior-related mental conditions which primarily diagnosed in young children. Individuals with ODD display disobedience, hostility, and uncooperative behavior towards peers, parents, teachers, and other authority figures. Children with ODD often have difficulty regulating their emotions, controlling their impulses, and adhering to rules or instructions. […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability which is caused by differences in how an individual's brain is wired. Those who are diagnosed with ASD often have difficulties in verbal communication, social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviours or interests. These can include ‘hand flapping’, ‘toe walking’, difficulty in adjusting to changes in […]

Dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia are three of the most common learning disabilities encountered by teachers. However, despite their high incidence they often develop differently in each child and the symptoms can often overlap with one another. Understanding the difference between dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia is the first step parents and teachers need to take before […]

Stigmatisation is considered one of the major problems faced by parents with autistic children, stigma has the potential to not only affect the child, but extends to their family members as well. Scholarly research shows that stigmatisation is commonly faced amongst autistic people and their family members. This is due to the fact that children […]

Children with autism tend to learn best through visual communication rather than auditory communication. This means they are able to communicate more efficiently with visual aids such as pictures or videos, rather than through verbal communication. Seeing it, rather than saying it, helps children with ASD process and retain information better. Visual supports can be […]

Extensive research shows that early diagnosis of and interventions of disabilities such as autism are more likely to have increased positive long term effects on symptoms and later skills. Early intervention occurs when a child's brain is still developing, during or before a child’s pre-school years. This can be as early as 2 to 3 […]

Grief is a complex and challenging experience for individuals of all ages, and when it comes to children, a sensitive and supportive approach is paramount. Acknowledging their emotions and providing tools for coping with loss is crucial for fostering resilience in young hearts. In this blog, we'll explore psychological strategies that can aid children in […]

It is normal to feel emotions and emotion is an art of expression. Everyone feels emotions—including myself, you, our kids, and even our pets. Emotions are the makeup of our soul and without emotions we are just skeleton and flesh. It is important to learn how to recognise, understand and manage your emotions in different […]