Activate Yourself
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are one of the most complex neurological conditions which affect individuals in the field of social communication, interaction and flexibility of mind. Due to the nature of condition, people with ASD have difficulties in terms of self-advocating their fundamental rights. Therefore the project “Activate yourself!” has been developed to encourage active participation of young people with ASD; empower them as active citizens, make them aware of their role in...
Read MoreGetting ready for the Holidays
The holidays are fast approaching with the US kicking off their Thanksgiving celebration tomorrow. As much as it is a jolly happy time for us, for our children the holidays can be very stressful as their schedule is up-ended and the decorations distracting. not to mention the number of persons they are subjected to through family dinners and get togethers. The website Autism Spectrum Therapies put together a small list/guide of tips to help our children on the spectrum transition through the...
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Top 10 strategies for success: emotional parenting of the child with autism/Asperger’s or PDD Raising a developmentally different child is a challenge for most parents. The challenge begins when parents first learn that their child is not “normal.” For some parents, this occurs at or before the child’s birth. For others, their child, who appeared “typical” at birth and even for several months or years thereafter, suddenly develops problems that are not so...
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Jamaica
Last Saturday at our monthly support group meeting, one of our presenters was Mrs. Lorna Bell from Special Olympics Jamaica. She spoke about the activities and sports available to our children. Most of us were interested in the swimming programme. Here are the details. Swimming starts from age 3 Training is at the UTech pool on Saturdays @ 10 am except on a holiday week-end (prior notice will be given beforehand) Female athletes are required to wear full swim suits;...
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