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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Pathological Demand Avoidance: diagnosis and best strategies to manage. Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a behavioral condition that is often related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). PDA is characterized by an excessive need to control situations by a child’s intense resistance to everyday demands and expectations. Children with PDA may appear to be very flexible and adaptable, but they…

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Prompts

Prompts tips and tricks by Anuradha Srivastava Is a most common teaching technique in our field. If we go by its literal meaning it means immediate. we call it so because it relates to the timing. For us it is the help or assistance given to the child while teaching..For instance we take a skill of teaching child word “sit”. Main instructor will give Sd of Sit and assistant will either give…

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IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL PLANNING: FINANCIAL PLANNING SERIES – BLOG 1

Hello Friends! My son Sarvagya got diagnosed at the age of 3 years. At that point of time, I decided to give up my career since I wanted to support him fully. Just like any other parent, I also struggled to first accept his diagnosis and then to find a genuine therapist. However, for initial few months, I was very confused and depressed as nothing seemed to work. My anxiety and insecurities were…

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Are you worried about your child having Some of your common questions answered in the NYT.  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/parenting/toddler/autism-early-diagnosis.html?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=sidebysidetherapy4autism

What Should I Do if I Think My Child Has Autism?

Autism spectrum disorder affects about one in 54 children. An early diagnosis can mean quicker access to the medical, behavioral and social services that a child may need.