#earlyintervention

[actnowformentalhealth-anmh]

Know the symptoms of Anxiety! If you are affected by these daily, ActNow!

Everyone experiences levels of anxiety from time to time. If you find that anxiety symptoms are affecting your daily ability to function, then it wouldn’t hurt to schedule an appointment with your doctor. It’s your mental health, we all need a tune-up from time to time!

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The Power of Early Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Research indicates that early diagnosis and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can have significant long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills. Here are some key points to consider:

Early Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can sometimes be diagnosed in children before they are 2 years of age. Some children with ASD, whose development seems typical up to that point, begin to regress just before or sometime during age 2 years.

Early Intervention: Early interventions often include family training, speech therapy, hearing impairment services, physical therapy, and nutrition services. These interventions occur at or before preschool age, as early as 2 or 3 years of age. At this age, a young child's brain is still forming, meaning it is more plastic or changeable than at older ages. Because of this plasticity, treatments have a better chance of being effective in the longer term.

The Impact of Early Intervention: Early interventions not only give children the best start possible but also the best chance of developing to their full potential. The sooner a child gets help, the greater the chance for learning and progress. In fact, recent guidelines suggest starting an integrated developmental and behavioral intervention as soon as ASD is diagnosed or seriously suspected.

The Power of Progress: With early intervention, some children with autism make so much progress that they are no longer on the autism spectrum when they are older. Many of the children who later go off the spectrum have some things in common: diagnosis and treatment at younger ages, a higher intelligence quotient (IQ) than average for a child with autism, and better language and motor skills.

Remember, early intervention is key to helping children with ASD reach their full potential.

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#Repost @senatorparker with @get_repost #honestlyspeaking #mediamakersnyc Kevin Parker is literally my neighbor. This nugget of information is priceless and deserves acknowledgement!! #earlyintervention for #autism HE DID THIS!! 👏👏👏🔥🔥 ・・・ Over the years my office has worked with various advocacy groups to provide support and resources to families affected by autism. I am proud to announce my Senate Bill S3895, which directs certain commissioners to study and report on the costs to the state of early diagnosis and treatment of autism, has been signed into law by @nygovcuomo. The purpose of this bill is to study the costs to the state for the early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and the long-term treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. • • • • • • • #autism #autismspeaks #autismspectrum #legislation #advocacy #earlyintervention #autismsupport #autismadvocates https://www.instagram.com/p/BosjWRshqPs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mzabtv1g8x11

[bayareafoster]

Not diagnosing my friend's kid over Facebook

But...

A super close friend had a baby in March. I've not met the baby yet because we live across country. In the pics on social media it's obvious that her ears are lower than her eye line. She doesn't look like she has Downs but she looks so close.

A mutual friend of ours is very open about her child's trisomy diagnosis. I share that because we are surrounded by helpful, loving people.

She's never said anything to me about a diagnosis. Or anything publicly. But some comments about her functioning seem obvious to a diagnosis.

I'm not saying anything to her unless I'm sitting next to her and probably not even then. And if she wants it private that's fine. But every time I see a pic I want to scream 'early intervention!' So instead Tumblr...

Fumbler question - could she not know at 7 months? Would a pediatrician tell you if the eye/ear thing was noticeable or just wait and see?

Any milestones besides sitting up, crawling or holding a bottle that make sense for me to ask about? I'm avoiding her a bit because I'm afraid I'll say something. I love her so much I want to be an ally but not be nosey.

And maybe she's fine (and I'm crazy) and just doesn't look like their other kids. She seems happy with chubby cheeks and a smile.

[actnowformentalhealth-anmh]

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[nishaserisha]

I recently heard from a mum who almost didn’t book speech therapy for her 5-year-old. She figured he’d eventually “grow out of it.”

But it wasn’t just late talking. He was having daily meltdowns, and his teacher called him “hard to reach.” When she finally started therapy, she expected help with his words. What she didn’t expect?

The meltdowns stopped. He made his first best friend. He became a “different kid.”

Clearer speech is often the least surprising result of speech therapy. For kids under 10, communication is the foundation for everything—emotions, friendships, and learning.

4 Things Speech Therapy Helps With (That Aren’t Just Talking)

1. The "Confidence Boost"

Imagine having a huge idea and no way to say it. Many kids just go quiet, eventually believing they have nothing worth saying. Speech therapy gives them the tools to join the dinner table conversation or raise their hand in class. Being heard changes how a child sees themselves.

2. Cracking the "Friendship Code"

Friendship has invisible rules: turn-taking, reading facial expressions, and knowing how to join a group. For many kids, these rules are like a secret code they weren't taught. Social communication therapy teaches the "back-and-forth" that makes playdates actually work.

3. Behaviour is Communication

When a child bites, screams, or shuts down, it’s often because they don't have the words for "I'm angry," "I'm tired," or "I'm confused." When they learn to voice their needs, those "behaviour problems" often fade away naturally.

4. Setting the Foundation for Reading

School runs on language. To read, you first have to hear the separate sounds inside words (phonemic awareness). Speech therapy builds the exact skills a child needs to match sounds to letters later on.

The "When" Matters

The window between ages 2 and 7 is the fastest period for brain development. Early support makes the biggest difference, but it is never too late to start. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to get an assessment—if you have a nagging feeling that something is "off," trust your gut.

If you’re on the Gold Coast and looking for mobile support that comes to you (home, school, or daycare), check out Bello Health Services. They specialise in mobile speech pathology for kids under 10.

-> bellohealthservices.com.au