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"Normality overlooks the beauty that differences give us."

Brainy Z

11/06/201219:27Nov 6, 2012 19:27:15

"Normality overlooks the beauty that differences give us." – A great quote by Faith Jegede (see link below) talking about the special things she learned from her brothers with autism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAi7DlVN2g
Watching this reminded me that ‘normality’ CAN be very limiting. Embrace difference whether it is a way of communication or novel ways of thinking and understanding.
Our team has recently released our new app, Emotion Select, and is available in the app store. Download today and sit down with your child to learn the look of 5 different emotions in a fun and interactive way. Developed for children with autism or any other social delay, this app helps to improve emotion recognition.

Brainy Z

11/06/201219:27Nov 6, 2012 19:27:15

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Defining Autism

Brainy Z

07/17/201211:48Jul 17, 2012 11:48:13

Defining Autism

The following bullets are the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition – this is the “manual of manuals” for psychologists and psychiatrists to recognize mental health disorders) criteria for ASD:
1) Impairments in social interaction (Area 1)
2) Impairments in communication (Area 2)
3) Restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities (Area 3)
Delays or abnormal functioning in social interaction, communication, or symbolic/imaginative play prior to age 3
Autism can be diagnosed as early as 16 months – early intervention is crucial. Look for the following “red flags” (as stated from autismspeaks.org).
1) No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
2) No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions by nine months or thereafter
3) No words by 16 months
4) No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months
5) Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Knowing milestones help to monitor a child’s learning, behavior, and development. Take a look at these important ones at 3-4, 7, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months by clicking on the link below.
AUTISM SPEAKS
- www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/learn-signs/developmental-milestones-age

Brainy Z

07/17/201211:48Jul 17, 2012 11:48:13

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