Posts Tagged ‘autistic child’

Autism Education – New Information and Communication Technologies

While in traditional education a face to face learning environment is prevalent, a new dimension comes into play in the relationship between educator – autistic child – computer which is characterized by emotional neutrality as well as playful interactivity.

The momentarily exclusion of the direct relationship with the educator, as the computer assumes this role, mitigates the emotional stress which is triggered by social encounters. This can facilitate the learning process.

Today’s common technologies for the education of children with autistic syndrome can be divided into three main approaches which often complement each other, depending on the skills to be developed:

1. Expression and communication skills
2. Cognitive and emotional skills
3. Interaction and social skills Read more…

No Child Ever Needs to Suffer From Autism Henceforth – Read This Article and Find Out Why

For sometime now, awareness about Autism is growing through seminars, movies and even through ad campaigns. Getting the child diagnosed early at the first place is a serious issue. Earlier the disorder is diagnosed and detected, the better for the child to respond to any or every therapy.

Autism basically makes the kid see the world differently and it is the inability of the autistic child to communicate that makes this neuro-developmental disorder vulnerable.

There are several theories and hypotheses on the cause of Autism and a consensus on the same is hard to find. At present, researchers understand that a combination of environmental and genetic factors could be the plausible cause of Autism.

The treatment modalities based on scientific research and studies have evolved to challenge the Autism now. Thanks to advanced medicine research. No big deal still, because there is no standard approach or modality that is considered as a universally accepted treatment for Autism. General approaches are biochemical that deals with diet, food supplements, medication and vitamins, Psycho dynamic approach delves into psycho analysis and then the neurosensory approach which involves daily life therapy.

Additionally, there exist behavioral treatment programs and that include giving instructions to child, prompting the kid to perform specific behavior, praise and reward programs for the child, all these helps to improve autistic condition of the child manifold. However, depending upon the specific condition of the child, certain treatments are more successful than the others. Read more…