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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 […]
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have deficits in communication. Being able to communicate will help reduce confusion and frustration and at the same time be able to connect with others. That’s why it is also important for our children to learn the right skills and set up opportunities to encourage spontaneous communication. […]
Children with autism may not be strongly interested in playing with others and would not frequently engage in social activities. Additionally, social games often involve rules that are difficult for our students to understand. Therefore, we may need to create social activities that allow our students to enjoy their interaction with others. The social activities […]
Children with autism have the potential to learn just like any child does. However, many children with autism are unable to begin their learning journey because of their lack of compliance, which is also known as non-compliance. Is it possible for your child to learn if they do not listen and follow instructions and just […]
One thing that parents and teachers of children with autism spectrum disorder are concerned about is their child’s social skills. Hoping that their children will play nicely with peers, some common skills that therapists and teachers usually target at the beginning are turn taking or sharing. However, at AP, we believe that developing social interest […]
It is not easy to be the parent of a child with ASD. There are joyous moments, but there is no denying the challenges parents face, and the stresses these take. We are honored to have a few families to share the joys and challenges of bringing up their child with autism. Often what parents […]
Parent’s Question:My son is 6 years old and is diagnosed with ASD. After 2 years of training, he can greet people spontaneously with eye contact. However, he still engages in shaking head, flapping hands, etc. All those self-stimulatory behavior makes me feel embarrassed when we are in the public. Except yelling at him to make […]
School is challenging for students with autism because it requires a lot more than academic skills to be successful. Behavioural and emotional management, and learning how to learn skills are essential if they are going to learn anything effectively and efficiently.https://youtu.be/3aFp2G8rV0Y Social Communication Skill are essential if they are going to learn anything effectively and […]
