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9 Reasons Swimming should be taught to Children with Autism and Special needs
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Children with Autism and Special Needs find water fascinating and this fascination can be dangerous especially if they have a tendency to wander. In a recent study, statistics show that autistic children are more prone to drowning. That's because these children are not vigilant about their safety and don't feel fear the same way that other children do. They seem to lose their sense of danger which can be a life-threatening situation. So teaching them to swim can be an important life skill which also has a lot of other benefits like: 1. Swimming is fun. Swimming is a fun...
9 Strategies to help your Child with Autism and Special needs, visit the Dentist
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Many children are frightened of going to the dentist. And with good reason. Teeth cleanings and fillings often involve shots of numbing medication, bright lights, and mirrors. And while it is true that we would all prefer to avoid dental visits, the fact is that if we don’t get our teeth checked regularly they will suffer. And this is true whether you have autism or not. And it's hard for a toddler or preschooler to stay still for the examination and cleaning, so it’s hard for parents to hold them still.There are simple steps that can be taken to help...
14 Survival Strategies for Special Needs Parents
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If you are a parent of a special needs child, you know that there is a lot more to it than meets the eye. It is not only tiring, but also exhausting. The little things that seem so easy for “normal” parents are the hardest. It can lead to a burn out quickly. Special Needs Parents face a number of unique challenges that a typical family doesn’t face. The challenges can seem daunting and difficult to navigate. Here are 14 survival strategies that you and your family can use to help you cope and maneuver around some of these...
19 Things Employers can do to ensure People with Autism Succeed at the Workplace
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Companies should hire more people on the spectrum in order to not only make the hiring process more diverse, but also to allow this group to contribute in their own way. People with Autism may have a better ability to see things from all angles, have a heightened sense of awareness and may be able to work on a different schedule than the rest of the workforce. However, Autistic employees face challenges when they enter the workforce that are not experienced by non-autistic employees like communication and socializing with colleagues or sensory sensitivities to certain things like lights, noise,...
29 Things A School Can Do To Help A Child with Autism and Special Needs
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Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts the brain's communication and social functioning. Autism spectrum disorder is typically diagnosed in early childhood and can be a lifelong challenge. Children with special needs face special challenges in school and may find it difficult to interact socially, speak and learn new things. For these children it is important for the school to have a plan or protocol in place so that they enjoy the same educational opportunities that other students do.Here are some things that the school can do to help them. 1. A quiet place to take a break and providing...