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Encouraging and supporting what your Autistic child likes to do , will make you proud one day. by giving him/her the right tools, right place to express and he will show his/her creativity beyond what you think. - a parent shared with us during our home visit. Join us to embrace your child’s skill.☎️97557352 or CLICK : https://tinyurl.com/student-registrations

We encourage interventions for young children so that they will be exposed more motor skills social skills and cognitive skills . This enables children with ADHD, ASD , GDD and ect. to build more confidence. A safer environment for them to be.

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We do home and centre interventions.

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How do you help autistic children get ready for school?

•Make a transition plan for your child.
•Develop an individual learning plan for your child.
•Get your child familiar with the school and school equipment.
•Practise school routines.
•Get organised at home.

You can create your own cue visual card or a simple daily routine pasted in their bedroom.
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What Benefits of including siblings in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder?

Siblings help shape experiences and learning opportunities in the family, which can encourage children with ASD to develop prosocial skills and experiences. Kids on the autism spectrum who have an older brother or sister demonstrated higher levels of social skills compared with kids on the autism spectrum who grew without a brother or sister. With awareness, acceptance, and the appropriate supports, children with ASD can reach their incredible potential.

❓What type of interventions for ADHD children❓

🩵Intervention programs are effective treatment plans for children with ADHD and generally more effective with a combination of strategies and specialized treatment.

🩵Recommended treatment programs for children with ADHD are developmental and cognitive training which includes Multi sensory activities, Bite-sized activities, positive reinforcement, child-led activities to increase vocabulary development.

🩵Each program emphasizes on development of the brain and overcoming the struggles and difficulties faced by your child. Mainly cognitive, academic, and social. To find the most suitable therapy for your child join us , you will be able to learn as well‼️ https://tinyurl.com/student-registrations

🩵 We will walk with you through the process. You are never alone.

Can children with special needs problem solving?
Do you know?
📌Children with special needs have difficulty in solving social problems and in generating multiple solutions to problems. They are, however, relatively skilled in responding to visual cues such as pictures and animations.

Are you working with a child who does not play with toys, participate in therapy activities, and who has a very short attention span?

Sequencing is a method of breaking down an event or an idea into a number of steps. These steps are then arranged in a particular order so that the child would be able to learn and describe an event easily in an orderly way. Using the sequential method we can also help the child to learn a task, for example brushing teeth, which has to be done in a sequential manner. By learning each step of the task using pictures, the child would be able to learn and perform any task confidently and perfectly.
Sequencing can also be referred to as “What happens/comes next?”
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❇️WHAT WE DO ❇️
Adaptive teaching
Behaviour management
Emotion regulation skills Fine & Gross motor skills
Functional communication skills
Group readiness skills
Improving attention,
Concentration and focus Inquiry-based learning
Pre-academic/academic skills
Routine-based intervention
Sensory regulation and integration
Social skills
Play based to inculcate communication
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What is Unstructured play ?

Unstructured play abandons the rules above and lets children take charge, which is great at sparking and developing their imaginations and creativity.
Not having a goal in mind, purposefully using play materials in a way that wasn’t intended or even destroying the materials or structures involved might drive you a bit nuts as an adult, but you can’t help but be amazed at how many ways children can find of using something that you never thought of.
As for destruction? Many of our greatest creatives – among them the painter Picasso – are quoted as believing destruction is essential to creation… and we have to assume they knew what they were talking about!
Regardless adults still have a role to play during unstructured play – potentially following the instructions of your child or helping them with any tasks they have chosen to do but can’t quite manage.
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🔅What activities can you do with a nonverbal autistic child?🔅
Interactive play provides enjoyable opportunities for you and your child to communicate. Try a variety of games to find those your child enjoys. Also try playful activities that promote social interaction. Examples include singing, reciting nursery rhymes and gentle roughhousing.
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Wishing you and your family a Happy Lunar New Year. From Darrasa Team 🎉

Developmental Individual-difference Relationship-based model (DIR) Floortime was developed by the late Dr. Stanley Greenspan to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect while using their interests and passions to develop engagement skills, symbolic thinking, increase logical thinking, and improve interaction.

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In Darrasa, we value our Volunteers/Therapist in a small appreciation. Thank you for your support and continuous efforts in helping Darrasa special needs children. We hope our small token will motivate more therapists to give their best. It is by voting that they earn it. .
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Did you know autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be detected in babies, infants and toddlers, yet many children on the spectrum do not receive a diagnosis until the ages of two or three? Join our Early intervention group while waiting for your child enrolment. Tue and Thurs and Saturday slots left! https://tinyurl.com/student-registrations

Does your child with autism struggle with sensory input?

Sensory toys help engage a child's preferred senses in a way that is enjoyable and makes sense. They may help kids with symptoms of autism focus, calm down in stressful situations or relax. As a child can process a sense better, autism toys highlighting other senses or variations of a sense may be introduced.

Sensory toys decrease a child’s fear and discomfort around the child's senses through a natural way of learning: play. These toys now come in many shapes and sizes and address the different needs of children.

Here are a few sensory toys categories you can check to find out which one is best for your child

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Tips to Reduce Sensory Meltdowns Over the Holidays

The holiday season can be a stressful time. If you are a parent of a child with sensory challenges, those issues can intensify over this time of year. If you are not careful, it can lead to huge sensory meltdowns.

Here are a few strategies and tools to help decrease sensory meltdowns if your child experiences one.

1. Use a Sensory Calm Down Bag
Create a sensory calm-down bag and bring it along. If there are items that help to soothe your child when they are overwhelmed, place them into your calm-down bag and bring them along just in case. Some examples of things you can bring along include; noise-cancelling headphones, a pressure vest, a squishy/fidget toy, a chewy tube, an iPod, headphones with calming music, or even a rice pouch that has been infused with essential oils.

Your child will appreciate having their comforting items within reach when they need them most. Children with sensory difficulties often cannot calm themselves on their own. By having these items close by, you’re prepared to help your child cope with whatever this holiday season brings.

2. Leave Room for Quiet
Dealing with holiday sensory meltdowns again. We found one thing that works better than any other: The brushing, joint compressions, plenty of time for sensory activities she finds relaxing, providing deep pressure with a weighted blanket or other means, and all the other things we used to do when we first began therapy and we first realized that SPD is why some of the meltdowns were occurring—we’re doing them all again and always giving her the option of having a timeout during any gatherings where the child can be calm and quiet, away from the bustle of the event. That’s what we’re doing this year, and after only a week of really being diligent, it’s working.

3. Pre-Activity Preparation
What has worked best for us is pre-activity preparation. We work to find out as much as we can about any activity we choose to participate in, to prepare the child ahead of time. For example, we might look up a Christmas light display online, read about it, and watch any clips they show online. We also drive by places several days before we plan to visit so that it’s not a “brand new” outing for him. If we have time, we’ll stop and walk around to explore for a bit (look for lights or sounds that may trigger him).
When it’s time for the whole family to participate, he feels as though he’s already had some success at that location or activity, and that helps keep him feeling calm and less likely to have a sensory meltdown.

4. Plan Ahead and Stick to the Routine

A few small adjustments can make things run much more smoothly.

Taking sensory balls, play dough, a favourite stuffed animal, or a weighted blanket with you when you go out to holiday parties or family gatherings can be very helpful. Take time before going out to talk about some of the sensory challenges (loud noise, bright or blinking lights, having to sit still, etc.) that may be present, and brainstorm coping strategies together. I also advise sticking as closely to the routine as possible. It is possible for both you and your child to enjoy the holidays!

5. Find a Quiet Room While Out and About

If you are going to a friend or a family member's house for a holiday party or overnight, ask that person or hostess ahead if there is a room that your child could use as a quiet room. Talk to your child ahead of time and let them know that if they start feeling anxious or overwhelmed by noise, sight, smell, etc, they can retreat to this room to gain their composure or to relax. You also need to keep an eye on signs of sensory overload and also take them to this room if they seem to be escalating. It will take them out of the stressful situation and hopefully provide a safe and calming environment for them while allowing your family to participate in the holiday festivities.

Find out more about how you can support your child with needs by calling us at 97557352 or visiting https://darrasa.org/.