When our three-year-old daughter Susie* was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder our whole world came crashing down. We didn’t want anyone to know that she was not ‘normal’. It took a couple of months for us to realise that she was normal, just different. Armed with this realisation, we shared …
Haircuts on the Spectrum
Sitting in a hairdresser’s chair for 30 minutes sounds like a simple ask but for children with sensory processing difficulties like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the sounds, sensations and smells can feel traumatic for both them and their caregivers, as Drina Fernandes, mother of Jonathan, 18, discovered when he was …
6 Classroom Strategies to Try Today!
Creating an environment that’s conducive to helping children with diverse learning styles and needs requires teachers to be structured, consistent, creative and reinforcing. Our special educators share their top six classroom management strategies to make learning an adventure in an inclusive classroom.
Power of Images!
Author: Dr Nandita de Souza | September 29th, 2021 When talking to children and families about various mental health conditions, a good clinician will make efforts to banish confusing technical jargon from the conversation. However, this is easier said than done. As part of our professional training, quite often, our …
Screen Time!
Author: Shenessa Barreto | September 23rd, 2021 Since televisions, computers and smartphones have entered our homes and workplaces, screen time has always been a battle. What is too much? The content seen – what’s appropriate? How to balance timings within a family. In recent history, due to the pandemic, the …