HOW DO AUTISTIC CHILDREN PROCESS INFORMATION?

One of the most common misconceptions about autism is that autistic children are “not paying attention,” “not listening,” or “do not understand what others are saying.” However, research in neuroscience and child development suggests that the challenge often lies not in a child’s willingness to receive information, but in how…

THE POWER OF HUGS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Not every child can say: “I feel sad.” “I need my mom to be by my side.” Especially for many children with autism, emotions are not always expressed through words. They may appear through silence, avoiding eye contact, or behaviors that adults may find difficult to understand. And sometimes, a…

WHAT CAUSES SPEECH DELAY IN CHILDREN?

WHAT CAUSES DELAYED SPEECH IN CHILDREN?

Have you ever felt worried when noticing that your child is not speaking like other children of the same age? Is your child experiencing a speech delay, or is it simply a normal stage of development? These concerns are very common among parents, especially when children are unable to express…

HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (ASD) REGULATE EMOTIONS EFFECTIVELY

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,…