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The first thing you’ll notice about Preston is his bright smile and the love he shows to the people around him. But behind that smile is a story of a mother’s strength, filled with ups and downs, courage, and hope. It’s a journey of turning fear into love—and finding strength in the unexpected. A Life-Changing […]
In the DSM-V, the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) describes four behavior symptoms. One of those symptoms is “Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech (e.g., simple motor stereotypies, lining up toys or flipping objects, echolalia, idiosyncratic phrases).” Even though demonstrating these repetitive behaviors is not a requirement for diagnosis, […]
It’s natural for parents to compare their child to others, including among those raising a child with ASD. Many parents ask why their child isn’t making the same progress as other children, despite following the same intervention program. While we fully understand these concerns, we strongly recommend that parents avoid comparisons. Each child with autism […]
Choi, a 6-year-old boy, has been attending mainstream school just like his peers. However, he exhibited challenging behaviors in the classroom, such as throwing objects and hurting others. At school, he was often separated from his classmates and unable to participate in their regular activities. His school teachers recommended that Choi’s father seek support from […]
Throughout my career, I’ve spoken with many parents who, after learning their child has ASD, find themselves under great pressure and often surrounded by a range of negative emotions. Many struggle with questions like, “Why my child?” “Did I do something wrong?” “Will my child have a meaningful future?” “Could this diagnosis be a mistake?” […]
Around the age of two, Lucas’ parents noticed that Lucas’ language development was slower compared to his peers, and he seldom communicated or interacted with others. At first, they thought Lucas was simply developmental delayed, however, as he grew older, various severe behavioural problems started to emerge. He was then diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD) […]
Attending mainstream schools is always one of parents’ priorities. Parents of children with ASD wish their children could share the same school experience as other children. They are hoping that with time, their children will gradually get used to the environment and could learn through their peers in a school environment. However, they always overlook […]
Attending mainstream schools is always one of parents’ priorities. Parents of children with ASD wish their children could share the same school experience as other children. They are hoping that with time, their children will gradually get used to the environment and could learn through their peers in a school environment. However, they always overlook […]