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High Order Thinking Skills: A Simple Guide and Vast resources for Parents

As parents, we often strive to provide the best opportunities for our children to thrive and succeed. When it comes to raising a child with autism, understanding how to foster their high order thinking skills is quite important in helping them reach their full potential. High order thinking skills encompass critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making – all essential…

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Meltdown in Autistic Children: My experience with Simi

A Father’s Journey with Autism- Chapter 22 Welcome to my blog, where I’ll be sharing the journey of navigating through meltdowns with Simi at different stages of her life and how we’ve responded to these challenging situations.Meltdowns are more than just tantrums; they’re intense emotional responses that can overwhelm both the individual experiencing them and those around them. Simi has had her…

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Mothers: The Chosen ones!!

It’s not the children who are “special” but the mothers…”The Chosen ones!!” A few lines penned on Mother’s Day for all the “Special” Mothers. Kudos!! A brush with Neuro-Diversity is not just about taking on so much more than other mothers, but also dealing with complexities that would muddle the likes of Einstein, walking on thin ice like almost all the time, and having your heart torn into bits…

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The Unwavering Love and Support of Mothers

Mothers of special needs children are the pillars of strength, love, and support. They play a vital role in their child’s life, advocating, caring, and nurturing them every step of the way. In this blog, we will explore the importance of mothers in the lives of special needs children and provide specific and effective ways they can better support their child and their own mental health.Role and…

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BRAIN BREAKS OR MOVEMENT BREAKS WITH INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR: A64010)Often times, when we are working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, they tend to get overwhelmed by the activities expected to be competed during the designated “work time”. In such a scenario, providing adequate number of Brain Breaks/Movement Breaks becomes quite significant.Brain Breaks /Movement Breaks are small activities…

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Home-schooling Outcomes: Academic and Social Implications

What is home-schooling ?Home-schooling is an educational approach where parents or guardians choose to educate their children at home rather than sending them to a traditional public or private school. In home-schooling, parents typically take on the role of primary educators, designing and implementing the curriculum for their children. This approach allows for flexibility in teaching methods,…

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Second Educational Milestone: Senior Secondary Board Examination through NIOS

A Father’s Journey with Autism- Chapter 21In this blog, I will light upon the passing of 12th Board Examination through National Open Schooling (NIOS) by Simi.Following Simi’s outstanding performance in her 10th CBSE Board examination, achieving a commendable CGPA of 9.4, we thought to enrol her in the same school for 11th and 12th grade under CBSE. However, a hurdle emerged as there were no…

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IEP Meetings: A Guide to Setting Effective Goals for SEN Kids

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting is a crucial platform for parents, educators, and professionals to collaborate and create a personalized plan for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Setting clear and achievable goals is a vital aspect of the IEP process. In today’s blog, I will explore what to discuss during IEP meetings and how to set effective goals for SEN…

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आत्म-समझ और ऑटिज्म की महत्वपूर्णता: एक विस्तृत विवेचन

आत्म-समझ (Theory of Mind) एक महत्वपूर्ण मानसिक गुण है जो हमें अन्य लोगों के मन की स्थिति, भावनाओं, और इच्छाओं को समझने की क्षमता प्रदान करता है। यह गुण हमें सामाजिक अनुभवों को समझने, उन्हें सहयोग करने और संवाद करने में मदद करता है। ऑटिज्म (Autism) एक स्पेक्ट्रम विकार है जो इसकी विकसिति के दौरान सामाजिक और संवादात्मक कौशलों में कठिनाइयों का कारण बनता है।ऑटिज्म में आत्म-समझ की कमी के कारण, व्यक्ति…

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AUTISM AND CHILD FRIENDLY VACATIONS

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (A64010)Holidays are a special time and more so seasonal holidays that provide a respite from the drudgery of daily life. Whether a child is on the Autism Spectrum or not, everyone needs a break from time to time. And holidays are a good way of providing an exposure to the child to different experiences, unwinding from and pausing daily…

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Mind Mapping Techniques: Enhancing Learning and Memory

Mind mapping is a visual technique that helps organize and represent information in a hierarchical and interconnected manner. Typically centered around a main idea or topic, it involves creating branches with related concepts, keywords, or images. This method promotes creative thinking, aids in understanding relationships between ideas, and enhances memory retention through visual…

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First Educational Milestone: 10th Board Examination of Simi

A Father’s Journey with Autism- Chapter 20In this blog, I will shed light upon the passing of 10th Board Examination under CBSE by Simi.As mentioned earlier, Simi faced obstacles in pursuing her passion for Mathematics due to her enrolment in an integrated school setup. Another challenge arose from the medium of education being Hindi, whereas we opted for an exemption from Hindi and substituted…

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Inclusive Learning: The Power of Collaboration in a Child-Centric Approach

Inclusive education is about creating a learning environment that values diversity, promotes equity, and supports the unique needs of every child. A collaborative approach is essential in an inclusive school environment, where a child-centric approach is followed. Today’s blog will shed light on the importance of a collaborative, child-centric approach. It will also encourage identifying and…

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ऑटिस्टिक बच्चे में बोलचाल विकास के लिए सहज और प्रभावी तकनीकें

ऑटिस्टिक बच्चों के साथ संवाद विकसित करना चुनौतीपूर्ण हो सकता है, लेकिन कुछ सहज और प्रभावी तकनीकों का अनुसरण करके आप उन्हें सहायता प्रदान कर सकते हैं। यहां कुछ ऐसे तरीके हैं जो आपके बच्चे की बोलचाल को विकसित कर सकते हैं:स्पष्टता और सादगी: अपने बोलचाल के प्रयासों को सादगी से समझें और उसे समर्थन प्रदान करें। भावनात्मक संवाद को सादगी से अभिव्यक्त करने का प्रयास करें।मिमिक्री का प्रयोग: बच्चे को…

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IMPULSE CONTROL AND AUTISM

Triveni Goswami Vernal(Registered Special Educator A64010)Impulse control refers to the ability to resist the urge or the temptation to do something, and work on regulating one’s behaviour in a given situation. For a lot of individuals on the Autism spectrum, impulse control is a challenge. Even if they are theoretically aware of what is expected of them, and what they are supposed to do /not do…

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Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating from Early Childhood

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use one’s own emotions, as well as being attuned to and empathetic towards the emotions of others. It involves skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills. Cultivating emotional intelligence in early childhood has several profound benefits for children: 1.…

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Navigating Adolescence: The Journey of Simi

A Father’s Journey with Autism- Chapter 19In this blog, I will recount Simi’s journey as a young girl navigating the hurdles and difficulties in her early adolescents. As our daughter navigates puberty and evolving social dynamics, the need for support grows. Scarce resources for autistic adolescents leave us feeling adrift. Without guidance, she faced increased risks of mental health issues and…

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