WHY DO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (ASD) OFTEN HAVE POOR APPETITES, ARE PICKY EATERS, OR HAVE ALLERGIES TO MANY FOODS?
At VICA – the International Center for Early Diagnosis & Intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder, we frequently receive heartfelt concerns from parents: “My child only eats a few familiar foods,” “My child pushes away any unfamiliar food,” “My child vomits when trying new foods,” or “My child seems to be…
HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (ASD) REGULATE EMOTIONS EFFECTIVELY
At VICA – the International Center for Early Diagnosis & Intervention for Scattered Autism Spectrum Disorder, we understand that one of the biggest concerns for mothers with children on the autism spectrum is: “Why do I get emotionally exhausted so easily?” “Why does my child cry for extended periods, scream,…
USING ELECTRONIC DEVICES SAFELY WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
VICA would like to share some ways to use digital devices safely and effectively so that phones or tablets can become positive tools for learning and entertainment for children on the autism spectrum. Below are some guidelines for parents: CHOOSE THE RIGHT TIME AND SET CLEAR TIME LIMITS Daily screen…
The Emotional Journey of Parents Raising a Child with Autism
When Parents’ Intuition Speaks but Doubt Still Remains The journey of raising a child on the autism spectrum often does not begin with a diagnosis, but with subtle feelings and intuitions from parents. A child may avoid eye contact, speak later than peers, prefer to play alone, or react strongly…
AUTISM IS NOT DEPRESSION
Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder – ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that usually appears very early in life, often during the first few years of childhood. Children with autism may experience persistent difficulties in communication and social interaction, along with repetitive and rigid behaviors. Depression, on the other hand, is a…
WHY DOES VICA CHOOSE THE ESDM MODEL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER?
At VICA, we believe that when children feel safe, connected, and genuinely interested, learning happens naturally and sustainably. That is why VICA has chosen the ESDM (Early Start Denver Model) as the foundation for our intervention programs. ESDM – A Scientific Approach Used in More Than 30 Countries ESDM is…
Vietnamnet | US Expert: How Games Help Children Thrive
(Vietnamnet) A Research conducted by US Experts: More play time now, more successes for children in the future – Recent studies show that a child’s play time plays an important role in shaping their future career path. Playing is an essential part of children’s development. This is not simply a…
SPECIAL EM’S EDUCATION GROUP (SEEG) KÝ KẾT CHƯƠNG TRÌNH ĐÀO TẠO CHUYÊN MÔN VỚI ĐẠI HỌC KHOA HỌC XÃ HỘI SINGAPORE (SUSS)
Special Em’s Education Group (SEEG) has officially signed an agreement with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to co-deliver a professional training programme to improve the quality of special education specialists in Vietnam. As part of this collaboration, special education specialists and teachers from institutions across Vietnam will complete…
Register for VICA Morning Program VICAMINS FOR SOUL
Register for Morning Program “Vicamins For Soul” The program “Vicamins For Soul” (VFS) is an exclusive extra-curricular class for special children with developmental delays, which is designed by Vietnamese International Clinic for Autism (VICA). This program is aiming to help chidren discover their potential through activities including dancing, movement, art…
Myths and Facts about People with special needs
In recent years, myths about special children or autism spectrum have been greatly erased by raising awareness for the community, agencies and research. However, there are still “harmful” myths about special children that are spread in the community, thereby creating unnecessary conflicts or hindering the development path of special children….
