symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome in children - 1. Difficulties with social interaction and communication 2. Repetitive behaviours and rigid routines
The social deficits and repetitive behaviors seen in boys with fragile X syndrome seem to stem from their cognitive difficulties…
What is the difference between Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome? Autistic children have severe symptoms & signs compared to children with Asperger's syndrome.
Digital download How I feel and what will help communication board. This is a very handy communication board that can be used with children, young people and adults with a variety of needs including; - Autism - Down Syndrome - Learning difficulties - Non-verbal - Traumatic brain injury - Stroke Being able to express ourselves and communicate is so important. This communication tool can help to reduce frustration which can at times lead to challenging behaviour. Help to support your loved ones by giving them a voice. This communication board is A4 and can be used in all settings. This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD therefore you can print it as many times as you like. PCS is a trademark of Tobii Dynavox LLC. All rights reserved. Used with permission. PCS and boardmaker are trademarks of Tobii Dynavox LLC. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
What is the difference between Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome? Autistic children have severe symptoms & signs compared to children with Asperger's syndrome.
Asperger Syndrome was a diagnosis that described someone on the autism spectrum that needed limited supports (high functioning autism).
Asperger's syndrome is a neurological disorder and is a form of autism spectrum disorder. Learn more about Asperger's syndrome in teenagers in this post.
"I feel I have perfected the art of masking, which isn’t necessarily a good thing."
Part 1 of a series of discussions on Pica Syndrome - Nutritional Deficiencies causing Pica and how to address them
I’m supposed to be exploring water and the emotions for Cat’s druidry course. (Which I’m nearly at the end of. Can you believe it’s been a year? I can’t!) Water is won…
When people hear of Asperger's syndrome they may think of children or Einstein. But here are some lesser-known things about the condition from those who know.
Very important to remember this - Bryan :)
Autism Spectrum Test, measuring Autism Spectrum Disorders across 10 different scales.
Learn about autism, autistic people, and the Asperger's disorder symptoms as well as how mental condition is affecting people's lives.
The complexity of autism makes research difficult, but understanding even rare forms of autism is leading to greater insight into the biology of these disorders and potential new treatments.
I have a good friend with an autistic son, it seems like once a week someone inadvertently hurts her feelings by not understanding why her son acts the way he does. Education is always our best defense, maybe we can all be a little less judgmental, we don’t what road others are walking on.
Guest post experts explain how parents can educate young childrenand be more inclusive themselves in Down Syndrome: How Can Parents Be More Inclusive?
"She's just like any other child and is capable of amazing things."
Down Syndrome Awareness, Special Needs, Differently Abled, Advocacy A great resource to help your elementary students learn more about people with Down syndrome. It helps teachers facilitate discussion, promote inclusion, and build friendships. Includes: KWL chart Informational Pages What Causes Down Syndrome? Life with Down Syndrome Down Syndrome True or False People First What makes a Good Friend? Words can hurt Chromosome Math Celebrating our Diversity Down Syndrome Awareness (advocacy) Research (individuals with Ds) Answer Key Educator Information Book Recommendation and useful links
Down syndrome affects cell of the body. It's not an insignificant part of a person, and, as such, my daughter does not "happen to have" it -
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Music is often a perfect escape from the mundane routine of our lives, taking us away from reality. For some, however, music is a bridge that connects us closer to the world, especially this two-year-old boy with Down syndrome, Bo. Back in January, Amanda Bowman Gray, a mother from Utah, shared a video of her children singing "You Are My Sunshine" on Facebook, where it quickly attracted attention.
Whether you find out during a blood test, an ultrasound, or at birth, a Down Syndrome diagnosis likely will… or has rocked your world. To say it is shocking, scary, numbing and lonely are all understatements compared to the hurricane of emotions that you may be feeling. To top it all off, there is the […]
Signs and symptoms of Down syndrome is fairly easy to detect especially since there are specific physical characteristics of the disorder. But what if there is also a diagnosis of autism? Studies show that 5 to 39% of children with Down syndrome are also on the autism spectrum. There are overlaps in some of the […]
Perhaps you’ve heard of “Down syndrome” but you aren’t quite sure what causes Down syndrome. Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition, affecting 1 out of every 700 births, which means that in the United States, alone, over 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born each year. Down syndro
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Perhaps you’ve heard of “Down syndrome” but you aren’t quite sure what causes Down syndrome. Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition, affecting 1 out of every 700 births, which means that in the United States, alone, over 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born each year. Down syndro
Here are some great children's books about Down syndrome that help explain (simply and beautifully) what Down syndrome is exactly, and how alike we all are
It's not what you think.
CHILDREN with Down's syndrome fail to focus correctly on objects which are close to them, researchers at Ulster University have said.
The key difference between Williams syndrome and Down syndrome is that Williams syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by a missing chromosome, while Do
