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𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙘𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚:

1. Sensory Overload: Autistic children can be hypersensitive to sensory stimuli such as sounds, lights, textures, or smells. When they experience sensory overload, it can be overwhelming and lead to distress, including crying.

2. Communication Difficulties: Autistic children may have challenges expressing their needs, feelings, or discomfort verbally. When they are unable to communicate effectively, they may cry as a form of communication or frustration.

3. Emotional Regulation: Some autistic children may struggle with regulating their emotions, leading to sudden outbursts of crying. They may find it difficult to cope with changes in routine, transitions, or unexpected events.

4. Physical Discomfort: It is essential to consider if there could be any physical discomfort or pain causing the child to cry. This could include issues like stomachaches, headaches, or sensory sensitivities.

5. Anxiety and Stress: Autistic children may experience anxiety or stress due to social situations, changes in environment, or academic demands. This anxiety can manifest as crying.

6. Unmet Needs: The child may cry if their basic needs, such as hunger, thirst, fatigue, or the need for sensory input or downtime, are not being met.

7. Overstimulation: Environments that are too busy, noisy, or crowded can overwhelm autistic children, leading to crying as a way to cope with the sensory overload.

8. Social Challenges: Difficulties in social interactions and understanding social cues can also contribute to feelings of frustration or isolation, which may lead to crying.

Understanding the individual triggers and needs of each autistic child is crucial in addressing and supporting their emotional well-being.

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AUTISM AWARENESS

Today, I would like to talk about Autism, a topic that deserves our attention and understanding. Thr month of April is dedicated to celebrate these unique people.

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects how a person communicates with and relates to others. It is a spectrum disorder, which means that it manifests differently in each individual. Some individuals with autism may have difficulty with social interactions, communication, and repetitive behaviours, while others may have exceptional abilities in certain areas such as music, art, or mathematics.

One of the key characteristics of autism is challenges in social interaction and communication. This can include difficulties in understanding social cues, maintaining eye contact, and engaging in conversations. Individuals with autism may also exhibit repetitive behaviors or have specific interests that they focus on intensely.

It's important to remember that autism is not a disease or something to be cured. It is simply a different way of experiencing the world. With the right support, individuals with autism can lead to fulfilling lives and make valuable contributions to society.

As a community, it's crucial that we promote acceptance, inclusion, and support for individuals with autism. By understanding and embracing neurodiversity, we create a more inclusive and compassionate world for everyone.

Thank you for reading.

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𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎 𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒐𝒎?

This information will be very helpful to you.

It is important to start talking to our babies right from the day they show up out of your tummy.

The high rate of children with speech delay is alarming.
You can prevent it by starting early👍.

Do you have a child who requires the service of a speech therapist?

You can be sure to reach us and we will be glad to help you.

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What's in focus this week? 🌟

Time to bid farewell to the old and embrace the new! 🎉

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 🥳✨

As a behavior analyst, I often find myself navigating challenging conversations with parents, incorporating expressions such as "I feel" or "I think." Throughout these discussions, parents frequently share their emotional journey, revealing feelings of guilt, embarrassment, anger, and, eventually, acceptance when confronted with their child's developmental barriers.

During home evaluations, almost every parent I meet reports on how tired they generally are most times and the consequential avoidance of various activities, such as going out to dinner with their spouse. These decisions are often driven by concerns about potential harm to their child or others. Undoubtedly, parents go to great lengths to ensure their children are supported, safe, and happy. However, it's crucial to remember that as parents you are not machines or superheroes.

𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆; 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟬-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆, 𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺, 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻. It can also be a spontaneous practice in moments of frustration or guilt. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

As we step in fully into 2024, consider making a resolution to invest thirty minutes of your day in self-care and self-love. It's a small commitment that can yield significant rewards, fostering not only your well-being but also setting a powerful example for your children. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳; 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁. 🌟💖

Today, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice and give thanks for the gift of salvation.

Happy Easter to you and your loved ones.

Every April 2nd the world celebrates World Autism Day.

Throughout the month, we will focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering worldwide support.
This year, we are committed to standing together to make a world of difference for people on the spectrum.

People living with Autism and their families told us how our support, advice and services have made a difference to their lives.

World Autism Acceptance Week

This week is dedicated to celebrate Neurodiversity.

WHAT IS NEURODIVERSITY?
Neurodiversity” is a word used to explain the unique ways people's brains work. While everyone's brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike.

Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person.

ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Tourette's syndrome are all examples of neurodiverse conditions. They're diagnostic labels used to explain the diverse ways of thinking, learning, processing and behaving.

Many neurodivergent persons have extraordinary skills, including in pattern recognition, memory, and mathematics. But the neurodiverse population remains largely untapped.

Let's show love to them and be empathetic. You are not better than them. The same God who created us made them too. We all need each other to fulfill the purpose of creation.
I celebrate all Neurodivergent child and adult. I Love you all❤️🥰.

SELF REGULATION IN CHILDREN

Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your own behaviour and reactions.

Self-regulation helps children and teenagers learn, behave well, get along with others and become independent.

Self-regulation begins to develop rapidly in the toddler and preschooler years. It continues to develop into adulthood.

It includes being able to:

Regulate reactions to strong emotions like frustration, excitement, anger and embarrassment.

Calm down after something exciting or upsetting occurs.

Focus on a task for age appropriate timing.

Refocus attention on a new task.

Behave in ways that help you get along with other people.

Do you notice you child from ages 3years old falling short of this points listed above.

IMPORTANCE OF SELF REGULATION

As your child grows, self-regulation helps them:

1) Learn at school -self-regulation gives your child the ability to sit and listen in the classroom.

2)Behave in socially acceptable ways –self-regulation gives your child the ability to control impulses.

3)Make friends – self-regulation gives your child the ability to take turns in games, conversation, share toys, and express emotions in appropriate ways.

4) Become more independent – self-regulation gives your child the ability to make appropriate decisions about behaviour and learn how to behave in new situations with less guidance from you.

From ages 3years, children self regulation should be well incorporated in their development.

Do you have a child who is struggling with self regulations? We are always available to help your child develop their self regulation using Evidence based practices.

Welcome you all to February 2023.
We will be sharing more insight on self regulation in children.

It will be an enriching learning time. Like and share our page.