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  • Is speech therapy helpful for children with autism
    November 25, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Is speech therapy helpful for children with autism

    Some children with autism struggle with communication. This can present itself in many ways, for example, No speech or limited speech Difficulty making or maintaining eye contact Echolalia (repeating words, but not with understanding) Understanding feelings and behaviour Interacting with...

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  • Learning Social Skills for Children with Autism
    August 29, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Learning Social Skills for Children with Autism

    Lots of children with autism struggle when it comes to engaging and socialising with other children and adults. Understanding how to act in certain social situations can be overwhelming, stressful and upsetting, particularly when they are keen to socialise and make friends.

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  • Autism Meltdown Symptoms And Coping Techniques In Adults
    April 19, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Autism Meltdown Symptoms And Coping Techniques In Adults

    If a person with autism becomes so overwhelmed that they cannot control their behaviour, this response is known as a meltdown. A meltdown can be presented in different ways – verbally or physically. For example, a person might shout and cry or they might lash out, kicking or biting. It’s important to recognise that an autism meltdown is not intentional bad behaviour.
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  • Are autism symptoms different in men and women?
    April 17, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Are autism symptoms different in men and women?

    There is a well-known saying, ‘you meet one person with autism, you meet one person with autism’. Like neurotypicals, children and adults with autism can be very different. However, a lot of autistic people share similar traits. Yesteryear, it was often thought that predominantly males were autistic, however, we now know that this isn’t necessarily the case as studies show that autistic females often ‘mask’ their autistic behaviours and traits.
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