AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects, among other things, the way an individual relates to his or her environment and their interaction with other people. The word ‘spectrum’ describes the range of difficulties that people on the autism spectrum may experience and the degree to which they may be affected. Some people may be able to live relatively normal lives, while others may have an accompanying learning challenges and require continued specialist support. The main areas of difficulty are in social communication, social interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviours and interests. People on the autism spectrum may also have:

unusual sensory interests such as sniffing objects or staring intently at moving objects

sensory sensitivities including avoiding everyday sounds and textures such as hair dryers, vacuum cleaners and sand

intellectual impairment or learning difficulties

An estimated one in 100 people has autism. Autism affects almost four times as many boys than girls EARLY IDENTIFICATION Growth in the field of health care has led to early identification of children who are “at risk” or diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, presenting social and communication difficulties. After a diagnosis, early intervention becomes a logical next step for families. Surely early childhood provides an important window of opportunity to prepare the foundation for lifelong learning and participation. If effective help is given right at the start, it has a positive “multiplier” effect as the child grows up. My Whole Child is equipped of handling children from birth to grown-ups of 21 yrs of age. However, Early Intervention Program takes in children from 1.5 to 5 yrs of age with developmental delays, language delays, delayed social and play behaviour and attention issues.
=> Play, Language and Social Communication session: Bringing our child to life.
=>Occupational Therapy: Promoting quality of life , independence, autonomy and safety.
=> Eating time: targeting oro-motor issues, feeding eating and swallowing.
=>Special education : Targeting concepts and building vocabulary etc.
=> Speech therapy 🙂 Play groups targeting play skills, togetherness (with respect to each child’s individual skills)